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Renaissance man of Hamilton: Film-maker, claymationist, cartoonist, artist (including exhibitions in Auckland and at [[Metropolis Caffe]]), [[UFM]] breakfast host, drummer for Hamilton bands [[Rumpus Room]] and [[World War Four]], singer for [[POP Squad]] and longtime Vodafone voice-over guy. <br> | Renaissance man of Hamilton: Film-maker, claymationist, cartoonist, artist (including exhibitions in Auckland and at [[Metropolis Caffe]]), [[UFM]] breakfast host, drummer for Hamilton bands [[Rumpus Room]] and [[World War Four]], singer for [[POP Squad]] and longtime Vodafone voice-over guy. <br> | ||
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| − | Greg is best known for film making. He attended [[Wintec]] in Hamilton, but failed the Media Arts course on attendance. However, he gained early international recognition for his four-minute short film, ''Decaff'' (1995), which was selected to play at the ''Zagreb | + | Greg is best known for his film making. He attended [[Wintec]] in Hamilton, but ironically given his future success', failed the Media Arts course on attendance. However, he gained early international recognition for his four-minute short film, ''Decaff'' (1995), which was selected to play at the ''Zagreb Film Festival''. His second short film was ''Sarahs Washing'' (starring Joel Tobeck), before making his first full length film, [[The Locals soundtrack|The Locals]] (2003). <br> |
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| − | In New Zealand he is best known as a prolific maker of music videos, with over 75 produced to date. These have including a number of videos for Hamilton bands, including "JBS" by [[Rumpus Room]], "Shine", "It Means a Lot to Me", and "Come out, Come out, wherever you are" by [[Inchworm]], "Super Gyration" by the [[Datsuns]], "Confessional" by [[Love and Violence]], "Leather and | + | In New Zealand he is best known as a prolific maker of music videos, with over 75 produced to date. These have including a number of videos for Hamilton bands, including "JBS" by [[Rumpus Room]], "Shine", "It Means a Lot to Me", and "Come out, Come out, wherever you are" by [[Inchworm]], "Super Gyration" by the [[Datsuns]], "Confessional" by [[Love and Violence]], "Leather and Tattoo's" and "Home by Two" by [[48 May]], and "Wolf" by [[Chuganaut]]. His support of Hamilton music is also evident by four bands appearing on the soundtrack to his film [[The Locals soundtrack|The Locals]]. Video's made for (non-Hamilton) New Zealand bands include those for ''P-Money'' (''Stop the Music''), ''the D4'' (''Exit to the City'') and ''Betchadupa'' (''Supa Day''). |
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Revision as of 13:09, 2 January 2007
Renaissance man of Hamilton: Film-maker, claymationist, cartoonist, artist (including exhibitions in Auckland and at Metropolis Caffe), UFM breakfast host, drummer for Hamilton bands Rumpus Room and World War Four, singer for POP Squad and longtime Vodafone voice-over guy.
Greg is best known for his film making. He attended Wintec in Hamilton, but ironically given his future success', failed the Media Arts course on attendance. However, he gained early international recognition for his four-minute short film, Decaff (1995), which was selected to play at the Zagreb Film Festival. His second short film was Sarahs Washing (starring Joel Tobeck), before making his first full length film, The Locals (2003).
In New Zealand he is best known as a prolific maker of music videos, with over 75 produced to date. These have including a number of videos for Hamilton bands, including "JBS" by Rumpus Room, "Shine", "It Means a Lot to Me", and "Come out, Come out, wherever you are" by Inchworm, "Super Gyration" by the Datsuns, "Confessional" by Love and Violence, "Leather and Tattoo's" and "Home by Two" by 48 May, and "Wolf" by Chuganaut. His support of Hamilton music is also evident by four bands appearing on the soundtrack to his film The Locals. Video's made for (non-Hamilton) New Zealand bands include those for P-Money (Stop the Music), the D4 (Exit to the City) and Betchadupa (Supa Day).
External Links
Greg's MySpace page
Fish'n'Clips music video website
World War Four official site
Rumpus Room MySpace page
Internet Movie Database (IMDB) page on Greg
Greg's art page
