electronicgypsy
Creative Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Behind every great project there is an amazing team of passionate & talented artists. Each member of our team brings a distinctive element to the project from their unique perspective of production, including expertise in filmmaking, dancing, choreography, music creation, mixing, animation, sound design and more.
You can learn more about each of our individual members below.
Director/Choreographer/Producer
Ian Woolley
Is a freelance choreographer, performer, dance film maker & owner of www.theschool.org.uk
Ian holds a BA in dance/choreography & an MA in Film. He has performed, choreographed & taught nationally & internationally.
“The choreography, by Ian Woolley, was gripping, intense and sensitive driving the piece to a beautiful climatic ending.”
Theatre Wales, reviews.
His recent screen dance short, 'Blood Moon' in collaboration with the students of theschool showcased at the BFI London Southbank as part of the U.Dance on Screen National Youth Dance Festival 2023
He is currently working on the creation of the screen dance film, 'the Golden feather', set to Vivaldi's Four Seasons.
email: i.w.dance@hotmail.com
Website: www.theschool.org.uk
Producer/Choreographer/Performer
Andromeda Graziano
Is a freelance choreographer, performer and a somatic movement educator.
Andromeda holds a BA in dance/drama & a special certificate in contemporary dance from L.C.D.S. She has worked and performed with Janet Smith, Tamara McLorg & Ian Woolley.
She co-formed 'White Monkey Trip' a
contemporary dance company that toured the London contemporary dance circuit along with becoming the production manager in the dance department at Middlesex University.
Andromeda is currently collaborating with Ian Woolley on a solo to Grieg's 'Death of Aase' and is the producer for his screen dance film, 'the Golden feather', whilst also working with pianist Raul Jimenez on the creation of three new pieces.
email: atgraziano@aol.com
Dance Artist/Choreographer/Teacher
Madeline Vaughton
Mads is Currently a 3rd year student on Trinity Laban’s dance degree program.
She has trained in Contemporary and Ballet since the age of 8.
She combines these styles along with the other techniques she is currently learning at Laban, building her skills on the formation of her own creative style for choreography, performance, and teaching.
She is currently working on the choreography for scene 4 of the screen dance film, 'the Golden feather'. Whilst supporting the students of theschool during their choreography for the film.
Music, Multi Genre, Composer & Sound design
Hana Zacpalkova
A multi-instrumentalist and music producer, who sets the highest standards of customer service whatever the industry.
Classically trained and highly versed in live performance, playing internationally with orchestra and smaller ensembles.
She holds an honours degree in Contemporary Music Performance and master’s degree in Music Engineering and Production.
She is currently setting the music to Vivaldi's four Seasons for the screen dance film 'the Golden feather'.
email: hanazacpalkova@icloud.com
Website: www.hanazacpalkova.com
Music, Multi Genre Composition, Production & Post Production
Billy Jon Stevens
Is a freelance music producer who has worked on projects for companies including the BBC and NHS, while creating music for various brands and production libraries.
His record label releases are primarily in the trance genre, however his work extends to all areas of music production.
He holds a BSc and MSc, with a recent major in spatial audio, and has presented his research at various conferences in that area.
He is currently, working with Hana, digitally recreating, Vivaldi's four Seasons for the dance film 'the Golden feather'.
email: Picoboulevarddj@gmail.com
Website: www.picoboulevardmusic.com
Animator
Tom Walters
A Technical Animator specialising in CG Character Animation, Layout, Cinematography, Lighting, Visual Effects and Rigging.
Whilst doing his degree at the University of South Wales, Tom worked on several student films such as the 'the Golden feather', before directing his own project.
Tom can also record, clean up and use motion capture footage for short films. He primarily works in Maya but can also use other software such as Houdini, Unreal Engine and the Adobe Creative Cloud Suit.
email: tomwalters211@gmail.com
DOP
Sharon Piccardo
Director of photography. Originally from Italy and a recent BA Film graduate of the University of South Wales.
Sharon was the D.P on 'Incas' Dream', and will be working again with electronicgypsy on the Summer shoot to Vivaldi's Four Seasons, that is currently in pre-production.
She is highly passionate and interested in cinemaphotography and photography.
email: sharonpiccardo@gmail.com
Sound Recordist
Sam Walters
Is a highly ambitious sound recordist who has three years' experience in the industry.
He has worked with S4C, Orchard, It's my Shout, Black swan, Event Wales, NHS, Bridgend Council and Royal Welsh College.
Furthermore he has two short films in the Cardiff International Festival & One short in the Dhaka International Film Festival & Toronto International Film Festival.
Editor
Izzy Bown
A filmmaker with experience in directing and editing short films.
Izzy has a BA in Film and multiple short films under her belt including one award winning student film.
Over the past 2 years, she has developed an interest in the experimental style of film and challenges herself on each project to learn more every time.
email: isabellabown@hotmail.co.uk
Cinematographer-Gaffer
Cosmin Vlad
Cinematographer and Gaffer, based in Wales. Official selections at Greece International Film Festival for Best Image and Best Colour.
Cosmin has worked on both UK and international projects that have received high recognition and awards at various film festivals, Cannes, GIFF, and the International Comedy Festival.
Inspired by the likes of Roger Deakins, he strives for excellence in his craft. His aim is to craft visually compelling narratives that resonate with the audience, leaving a lasting impression.
email: cosminbusiness@outlook.com