About Sixpenny Productions

Sixpenny Productions is built on a lifetime of making things.

I come from a strongly creative background. My father worked in the British film industry during the 1960s, contributing to classic productions such as The Guns of Navarone and Cromwell while working at Shepperton Studios. Growing up around sets, workshops and skilled craftspeople had a lasting influence and sparked an early fascination with how things are made.

From childhood onwards I was drawn to model making and practical work, which eventually led to a fortunate break in my twenties working within the BBC Special Effects department. It was a hands-on environment where I learned quickly, adapting and developing skills on real productions. When the department later closed, I continued working as a freelance model and prop maker for a range of independent companies, primarily in and around south west London.

After moving to Dorset with my family, I founded Sixpenny Brewery, which has now been running successfully for over seventeen years. Alongside this, I continued to take on freelance prop and model-making commissions, keeping those practical skills active and well honed. I still undertake selected prop-making work today, offering a high standard of craftsmanship at competitive rates, simply because I find the work rewarding and enjoy solving unusual problems.

Alongside making, I have always had a strong interest in photography and film. In recent years this has developed into a dedicated product photography service. I have built a small studio setup designed specifically for clean, high-quality product imagery suitable for websites, online shops and social media. This service is aimed particularly at small businesses who want professional results without agency-level pricing. Items can be delivered or collected by arrangement, and I am based in Cranborne, Dorset.

I also produce short-form video and moving-image content for digital signage, websites and promotional use. At the Sixpenny Tap, we run bespoke digital displays combining photography, video clips and subtle motion graphics to showcase products, events and local stories. The same approach can be applied to create tailored showreels and visual content for other businesses, helping keep customers engaged on screens and online.

Sixpenny Productions brings together practical making, photography and moving image — all grounded in real-world experience, attention to detail and a straightforward, collaborative approach. If you have a project in mind, I’m always happy to discuss ideas and provide a quotation.