Film Portraits
One strand of Amber's work is to be found in the film portraits, often based on personal or extensive relationships with the individuals concerned.
Exhibitions (show all)
Laurie (1978)
from: Amber Films
A documentary film about South Shields born, self-taught sculptor Laurie Wheatley producing a life size sculpture of a welder.
That's Not Me (1978)
from: Amber Films
Actor Tim Healey, then part of Live Theatre, later known for his roles in Aufwiedersehen Pet and more, documented as he tries his hand as a stand-up comedian in the workingmen's clubs of North East England.
Mai (1974)
from: Amber Films
The obsessive collector Mai Finglass was the landlady of Amber members Murray Martin and Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen, when they were studying film at Regents Street Polytechnic. This beautiful documentary was the completion of a project they initiated as students.