A 7 minute dark comedic thriller written and directer by Michael P. Spencer.

Two dedicated young parents who want only the best for their ten year old daughter, take matters into their own hands and have to consider what they are willing to do to ensure her success.

The film is currently on its festival journey.

Staring: Sarah John, Chay Faraday-Browne, Chris Kyriacou, Pebble Lilly Leslie

Writer and Director: Michael P. Spencer

DoP: Chris Fergusson

Editor: Sakky Barnor

Producers: Lisa Leach

Co-producer: Michael P. Spencer

Associate producers: Darryl Foster, Carl Earl-Ocran, Liam Nugent

IMG Creative and HSBC commissioned Michael P. Spencer & Liam Nugent to direct two films as The Keep, introducing their new partnership with Chinese F1 driver Zhou Guanyu.

Director: The Keep

Producers: Simon Slavny-Cross

DOP: Jakob Cizic

Agency: IMG Creative

Client: HSBC

Flagship brand film in a series created for Diageo to champion premium rum Ron Zacapa.

We follow 2018’s most celebrated chef and bartender – Kobus Van Der Merwe and Orlando Marzo – as they combine their culinary and mixology expertise for one bespoke dining experience.

Dir: Michael P. Spencer & Liam Nugent

Prod: The Keep

DOP: Alfred Thirolle

Post: The Pantry

Agency: IMG

Client: Diageo

Part of Cisco’s ongoing digital campaign for their Webex technology line. The film sees a small team working on their clients full rebrand.

Dir: Michael P. Spencer

Prod: Kate Phibbs

DOP: Alfred Thirolle

Client: Cisco

Champions the city of Bath and the South West Coast region of the British Isles for Visit Britain’s I Travel For campaign. The films follow local residents in a cinematic documentary style as they give us an insiders take on their own part of the country.

Dir: Michael P. Spencer

DOP: Alfred Thirolle

Agency: Oliver

Client: Visit Britain

A five minute short written, filmed, edited and submitted in 48 hours, as an entry into the 2019 Sci-Fi London 48hr film challenge.

The film won 2nd place overall, out of the 127 entries.

Staring: 
Laura Rollins
Ross Simpson
Ann Aikin
Darryl Foster
Jessica Burgess

Director: Michael P. Spencer

Writer: Ross Simpson

DP: Jake Schuhle Lewis

Editor: Liam Nugent 
1st AC: Omari Bryan
Sound: Lee Viesnik

Producers: 
Michael P. Spencer
Laura Rollins
Darryl Foster
Liam Nugent

Dir: Michael P. Spencer
DOP: Jacob Schuhle-Lewis
Prod: Carl Earl-Ocran & Liam Nugent
Dancer: Claire Burrell

Edit: Liam Nugent & Michael P. Spencer
Grade: Jordan Maders

Composer: Loren Sunderland

Sound Design: Chris Banks
VFX: Michael P. Spencer

A young couple's evening of TV and chill at home, is rapidly thrown into chaos, confusion and disaster.

A five minute short written, filmed, edited and submitted in 48 hours, as an entry into the 2018 Sci-Fi London 48hr film challenge.

The film won 3rd place overall, out of the 127 entries.

Staring: 
Osy Ikhile
Laura Rollins
Darryl Foster

Director: Michael P. Spencer

Writer: Ross Simpson

DP: Jake Schuhle Lewis

Editor: Liam Nugent 
Gaffer: Daniel Ali
1st AC: Will Churchill
Sound: Lee Viesnik
Colourist: Jordan Maders

Producers: 
Carl Earl-Ocran
Laura Rollins
Darryl Foster
Michael P. Spencer

WINS

Colorado International Sci-Fi & Fantasy Film Festical:

Best Direction for a Dramatic Short Film

Best Actor for a Dramatic Short: Osy Ikhile

Best Actress for a Dramatic Short: Laura Rollins

North Carolina Black Film Festival:

Best Short

MATT - THE PIONEER

LARS - THE VISIONARY

These two films are part of the digital and B2B launch campaign for Samsung's S9. Matt’s film delves into the world of physiotherapy, while Lars' venture capitalist film is set to the back drop of the Swiss countryside.

Dir: Michael P. Spencer
Prod: The Keep & Carl Earl-Ocran
DOP: Tom Elliott
Post: Envy - Danny Wood
Agency: Earnest London
Client: Samsung

PEOPLE UNBOXED

FINGER ON THE PULSE | COMPETITIVE EDGE | FRESH PERSPECTIVE

These three films lead a campaign for ADP. They go beyond the suits and show there is always more to each person than first meets the eye. 

Dir: Michael P. Spencer & Liam Nugent
Prod: The Keep + Common Era
DOP: Alfred Thirolle
Post: Cheat Jax Harney / Envy - Danny Wood
Agency: Earnest London
Client: ADP

BEN - DISCOVERING EPIC

ARCHILD - AIMING HIGHER

These two films are part of the digital and B2B launch campaign for Samsung's Note 8. Archild's film shows off the fast pace of the city, while Ben's film takes us to the incredible raw beauty of Iceland. 

Dir: Michael P. Spencer
Prod: The Keep & Carl Earl-Ocran
DOP: Tom Elliott
Post: Envy - Danny Wood
Agency: Earnest London
Client: Samsung

A grand Director’s Cut

Your normal every day activities, transformed into “Amazing Moments” through the power of high-speed film and some fancy post production; all thanks to energy supplied by British Gas

Dir: Michael P. Spencer & Liam Nugent
Prod: The keep
DOP: Jake Schuhle-Lewis
Agency: Ogilvy
Client: British Gas

TRAHARN

As part of the digital campaign #IAmEndurace, for sports wear brand Sealskinz, this is the brave and inspirational story of a woman who has suffered through domestic abuse.

Dir: Michael P. Spencer
Prod: Liam Nugent & Carl Earl-Ocran
DOP: Tom Elliott
Post: Envy
Agency: Croud
Client: Sealskinz

SANDY

As a child, Sandy Plenty was diagnosed with a rare heart condition. This is his story.

Dir: Liam Nugent
Prod: Michael P. Spencer & Carl Earl-Ocran
DOP: Tom Elliott
Ariel: Ascension Films

CLAIRE

In the final part of Sealskinz’s I Am Endurance campaign, Claire Steels explains what it takes to become a Great Britain athlete.

Dir: Carl Earl-Ocran
Prod: Michael P. Spencer &Liam Nugent
DOP: Alfred Thirolle

JAMES | LLOYD | MAX

A three film campaign that champions the LDN Muscle team, who share some training and preparation tips for the RTTS event. 

Dir: Michael P. Spencer
Prod: Liam Nugent & Carl Earl-Ocran
DOP: Alfred Thirolle
Agency: M&C Saatchi
Client: Currys PC World

British Gas assembled the experts to help you with every aspect of moving home. 

Dir: Michael P. Spencer
Prod: Liam Nugent & Carl Earl-Ocran
DOP: Edgar Dubrovskiy
Agency: Ogilvy
Client: British Gas

Dell products are used around the world to help develop some of the most cutting edge new technology. These three films focus on medical start up Coldplasmatech, and how Dell technology has helped them carry out their work in healing chronic wounds. 

Dir: Michael P. Spencer
DOP: Alfred Thirolle
Agency: The Smalls
Client: Dell

Dir: Michael P. Spencer
DOP: Jacob Schuhel-Lewis
Agency: Ogilvy
Client: British Gas

A beautiful song by the talented recording artist Emmi, paired with nostalgic footage and strong visuals from DP Jacob Schule-Lewis.

DOP: Jacob Schule-Lewis
Edit: Michael P. Spencer
Artist: Emmi
 

Dir: Michael P. Spencer
Prod: Liam Nugent
DOP: Ibrahim Serra-Mohammed
Post: The Keep
Agency: Flourish Marketing
Client: Case Station

Dir & Edit: Michael P. Spencer
Writer: Darryl Foster
Prod: Darryl Foster, Ritchie Foster & Michael P. Spencer
DP: Antoine Lyons
Colour Grade: Ascension Films
Music: Empathy Test