Our Work | Steven Mastin

Video Work

"Benson!!"(2024) is an independent animated short film. It tells the story of 10 year-Old-Kaylie and her coming-of-age journey as she discovers what it means to be emotionally intelligent.

I served as the director and producer for this project for more then two years. Leading a team of students and recent graduates to tell this compelling story. Packed full of good morals and education value, that any parent or child can appreciate.

The film taught me a great deal about production management and went onto receive positive reception from Parents and Teachers alike.

Producer/Director

Line Producer

"Piracy is no Party" (2023) is a student film produced by Nerve TV, at Bournemouth University. The film follows Caleb and his terrifying misadventure when he purchases a never before seen video game at a Carboot sale.

As the Line Producer it was my responsibility

to manage the budget and schedule for the project. I also organised logistics, maintained health and safety on set and delegated supervisory responsibilities to my production manager Joyce.

The film taught me a lot about producing and went onto win several awards at

the National Student Television Awards.

Consulting Producer/Actor

'Wear what you are' (2022) is a short film I worked on with Denali Productions.

The film follows Kemp- who I portrayed; and their coming-of-age journey, as they make the discovery they are non-binary. Kemp faces a range of discrimination and disrespect as an LGBTQ+ member. A lot of which has echoed my own experiences as a non-binary person growing up in a small town.

The film serves to remind the world that self-love is the best love, and although we still have

a way to go, the right people will accept you.

And if we all work together, we can truly make the world a happier and safer place, for the

wider LGBTQ+ community and their allies.

Creative Lead, Animator

'Rowing Lessons' (2023), is an animated short
created during my second year at
Bournemouth University.

It was a group project where we explored a fading relationship between a brother and his much younger sister. With the pressures of secondary school keeping him occupied, Twelve Year Old Kenny has had less time for his little sister Niamh.
But maybe an afternoon on the water, will help remind him; that his annoying little sister still needs his wisdom and love.

I worked as the co-writer and lead animator, bringing the characters to life. The highlight was helping my team refine the story, building on the relationship with my own younger siblings.