Calamity James

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A 14-minute live-action Scottish slapstick comedy short film adapted from the classic The Beano comic strip character.

Key Credits

Director & Writer: Louis Paxton

Producer: Laura Taylor

Production Companies: Emanata Studios for BBC Scotland and BBC Three

Post Production by Blazing Griffin | View team

 

The Cast

Starring Mark Bonnar (Shetland, Guilt), alongside Dylan Blore and Robert Jack (River City, The Nest).

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Taryn Calverey

Colourist & Online Editor

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Elizabeth Clutterbuck

Offline Editor

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Sam Goodwin

Lead Digital Artist

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Alice Smith

Digital Artist

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Taryn Calverey

Colourist & Online Editor

Taryn’s consummate professionalism and attention to
detail have earned her a loyal client base and recognition
from the very top of the South African film and TV
industry. With an innate ability to harness the emotional
and narrative power of colour, she creates striking,
immersive visuals that elevate every frame. Her passion
and expertise make her an indispensable creative partner,
trusted by industry leaders to bring their visions to life.

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Elizabeth Clutterbuck

Offline Editor

Elizabeth is a rising star among editors, building an outstanding
reputation for her consistently high standard of work. Equally at home
across scripted and unscripted projects, she brings a flexible, story-led
approach and an instinctive understanding of her clients’ creative vision.
Her easy-going demeanour creates a relaxed and collaborative
environment in the edit, underpinned by a determined work ethic and a
clear commitment to delivering the very best for her clients. Elizabeth
inspires a high degree of trust; clients feel confident placing their projects
in her hands and return time and again as a result, a testament to both the
quality of her work and the relationships she builds.

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Sam Goodwin

Lead Digital Artist

Sam Goodwin is a Lead Digital Artist whose technical mastery and creative sensitivity allow him to achieve visual effects that feel effortless and invisible. His work transforms and refines images with a subtle artistry that enhances storytelling while remaining true to the director’s vision. Known for his collaborative approach and intuitive understanding of tone and intent, Sam consistently delivers visuals that elevate a project with elegance and precision.

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Alice Smith

Digital Artist

Alice brings a rare combination of technical expertise and creative instinct to every project. Having worked across MCR, DI, and mastering earlier in her career, she has an unusually detailed understanding of the post-production pipeline — knowledge she puts to work delivering high-quality VFX, motion graphics, and bespoke design for clients across film and television.

Her work spans paint-outs, screen replacements, beauty shots, titles, maps, lower thirds, and animated elements, alongside bespoke film poster design (her poster design for This Werewolf Complex was selected for exhibition at Aesthetica Film Festival). She has a particular interest in blending digital and analogue techniques to create something distinctive and memorable.

Alice has worked with some exciting names in the industry, with credits including Richard Gadd’s Half Man, James McAvoy’s California Schemin’, John McPhail’s Grow, BBC’s Vigil, and Amazon’s Batman: Caped Crusader.