short films
‘THE STUPID BOY’
Role: Composer
‘London is being terrorised by Christian white supremacists. While a broken man is groomed for the next attack, a boy from Brixton sees the world in a different way. But seeing things differently can be dangerous.’
“Thomas Bell makes a very positive contribution with the music, which is dramatic, tense and emotional.”
ukfilmreview.co.uk
“The score is terrific and with wonderful editing pushes you right along at the perfect pace.”
woodshole film festival
”The final scene is shot and scored perfectly, creating a climax like no other.”
brixtonblog.com
‘BOX OFFICE SMASH’
Role: Composer
‘The story of Office Man, who works in a box. He seems content fulfilling the requirements of his daily routine, until a computer error changes everything.’
“….Thomas Bell’s moving score, conveying both the poignant mundane and a euphoric freedom.”
confessionsfromageekmind.com
“The film opens to Thomas Bell’s exquisite, soulful composition…Bell’s keen fusing of his composition to the pace of the film, ‘Box Office Smash’ is a stellar work of art meets filmmaking.”
indieshortsmag.com
"Box Office Smash" is almost dialog free - letting the score help push the story forward. It not only works, but sounds great doing it.”
indyred.com/boxofficesmash
‘JUGGLER’
Role: Composer
‘A short documentary about William – a street performer with a uniquely quiet and focused approach, juggling for a living on the pavements of Chelsea. William lives an unconventional life and has “never really found showmanship to be a greatly interesting or entertaining thing”.
Yet his art influences the people who pass him by.’
Winner Best Documentary Short - Royal Wolf Film Awards, January 2018.
Nominated Best Short Documentary - International Short Film Festival London, 2018.
Nominated Best Documentary - Norwich Film Festival, 2016.
Official Selection Big Easy International Film Festival 2017.
