City Eye Film Network - 11 AUGUST 2026 + ADAM NELSON

GUEST SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT

This month we will be joined by Adam Nelson.

Hailing from Portsmouth, Adam is a self-taught filmmaker who came to the profession whilst working in education. Adam had to quickly learn filmmaking skills so he could teach a practical film course; this experience provided him with a crash-course, DIY approach to filmmaking.
After making his first short film and setting up his company, Apple Park Films, Adam began development of his first feature film, Little Pieces, which was completed in early 2015. Little Pieces garnered critical acclaim, including being nominated for best drama at the UK National Film Awards, alongside films such as Macbeth (the Fassbender one) and The Danish Girl. He followed Little Pieces with Emotional Motor Unit, which hit the festival circuit in 2016 and garnered exceptionally positive reviews online. Adam went on to write and direct a segment for the Portsmouth-based horror anthology I Am An Addict, produced by Pastel Wasteland X.

His second feature film, The Mire, premiered in February 2023 and went on to release on international streaming platforms. He then collaborated with old friends from Little Pieces on the short horror-comedy Frankie Gets Bit, the anti-zombie zombie film.
Being a self-taught filmmaker has given Adam an outside-the-box perspective on filmmaking and has made him a very collaborative filmmaker who works closely with creative teams to craft a vision. He works closely with actors to draw strong, focused performances from them on screen, with an approach described as similar to that of a theatre director.
As a filmmaker, Adam is very proud of his Portsmouth heritage. He looks to originate and develop projects that are set in or feature Portsmouth and the wider Solent area, as he believes it’s a place where films can and should be made.

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The City Eye Film Network meets on the second Tuesday of each month!

This event is open and accessible to all. If the £5 ticket poses a financial barrier, please select the free ticket option.

Join local creatives and industry professionals for informal networking; the chance to meet and discuss your projects, careers and development, and to find out what resources and support there is for you - at City Eye and other agencies, and from each other.

Here’s a brief glimpse as to what you can expect from the City Eye Film Network:

- Meet and chat with colleagues and other local industry creatives and professionals

- Share your news and update us on your current and future projects

- Find out what’s going on locally, regionally, and nationally

- Share your experiences

- Seek help from your colleagues

- Meet crew

- Spark ideas and initiate group projects

- Talk about exciting developments in filmmaking equipment

- Share your work for constructive feedback

- Find out what City Eye can do to support your work

Entry is open to anyone with an interest in film, whether you are a dedicated hobbyist, or a seasoned industry professional! Successful projects are sometimes the product of unlikely collaborations and often the quietest voices have the most to say!

The City Eye Film Network meets on the second Tuesday of each month!

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