Russell Caligari

Russell Caligari

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Initially a music artist turned producer, Russell is a Creative Director in the arts communities of Reading and London. Founder of the Readipop music charity (1998) and the associated Readipop Festival (2011-present), he exited as the owner of the award-winning Plug'n'Play recording studios. Since 2012, Russell's main focus has been commercial film, documentary and music videos - highlighting his versatility in creative storytelling across different mediums.

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Everyone Forgot 2022

It's Lily's birthday and nobody seems to care. Desparate for some form of recognition on her special day, Lily turns to a handyman service for company...
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The Unexpected Return of Mr. Meek N/A

A feature-length music documentary that explores the groundbreaking career and queerness of Joe Meek, a pioneering 1960s British record producer. Celebrated for shaping modern music with innovative techniques and collaborations with icons like David Bowie, Meek's story is also marked by his struggle as a gay man in an era when homosexuality was illegal in the UK. The film uses AI to bring Meek’s voice back to narrate his own story, shedding light on his mental health battles and the dark, hostile environment he faced. Contemporary artists reimagine his unreleased tracks, connecting past and present while revealing new perspectives on his tragic life and legacy as a queer icon.