Charlie Harper Films
Documentary & Commercial Film Production

A multi-part documentary series exploring how the science of surviving Earth’s most hostile environments applies to all of us who are, or might become, critically ill patients. Patient’s fighting for survival, critical care doctors, indigenous tribes, pioneering explorers, expert scientists and the film crew immerse themselves in the science of extremes. A journey to discover the limits of human life and how this relates to our health, the lives we choose to lead and our chances of surviving severe illness.

Bhang (Cannabis) has been consumed for centuries in India for it’s spiritual & medicinal benefits. We take a look inside the only licensed Bhang shop in the desert of Jaisalmer, India. Travellers journey to this far away land seeking the ethereal natural highs of Bhang lassis, balls & cookies amid blue skies and golden dunes. Bhang is used in religious ceremonies, whilst some locals have other ideas. A film by: Charlie White & Stewart Allan Edited by: Romain Beck Sound Design by: Adam Merten Duration: 7mins 40sec Location: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India

The immense beauty of Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyzstan is a land of vast, untouched wilderness, from its white water rapids, to ancient deserts and snowcapped peaks. Nomads and wild horses roam the land and gather twice a year for the #worldnomadgames This was filmed on a #djimavicpro during an adventure into the unknown. Edited & graded on #adobepremiere Music composed & recorded by the incredible @yinlingalchemy. Check out her heavenly sound, #spiritualhealing & #retreats, or catch her at @pyramidsofchi in Ubud. DM me for drone filming & tourism/ commercial film production enquiries. . . #kyrgyzstan #drone #landscape #nature #dji #mavic @_kyrgystan_kg_ @kyrgyz_riders_travel @world.nomad.games @discoverkyrgyzstan

This short journalistic piece shines a light on the plight of homeless people in one of the most affluent cities in the world. 100’s of people congregate at a Shinjuku Park every week for a free evening meal. Many out of luck citizens live rough in Tokyo’s parks, but don suits every morning and commute to oppressive office jobs with little hope of regaining their social strata. This film asks why there are so many homeless living in the 4th largest economy in the world, and what can be done to curb it? Director: Charlie White Producer: Hiromi Uchida Editor: Nigel Boettiger Duration: 4m55s Crux Films 2014

Test Fashion Shoot in Seoul, Korea. Playing with textures & fabric. Ad-Hoc shoot in the urban forest. Dress: H&M Model: Midum Location: Seoul Forest Duration: 1m Date: MAY.2020 Shot in Slowmotion with a GH5 & Weebill Gimbal. Edited on Premiere CC #HandM #testshoot #fashionshoot #springfashion #flowerdress #lookbook #fashioncinematography #gimbalfashionshoot

This documentary investigates the Tubing phenomenon in Laos, where in 2011, over 27 tourists died. It follows the hedonistic lifestyle of backpackers who stop off to party in paradise & explores the effects that they have had on the welcoming locals, whilst raising questions about the ethics of travelling & how we behave amongst other cultures. A film by: Charlie White Edited by: Marcelo Vianna Sound Design by: Marios Kleftakhs Duration: 15mins 57sec Location: Vang Vieng, Laos (Full English Subtitled Version)

A short documentary about a past sufferer of anorexia and self harm. We follow her as she comes to terms with her past and returns to her old hospital to close the book on her ilness. Aiming to portray a more realistic and honest vision of mental health issues. A film for, by and about young people. Director: Charlie White Producer: Lina Rasmussen Assistant Producer: Lisa Plumb Sound: Marian Mikhail Cinematography: Lina Rasmussen & Charlie White Edit: Katy Cross & Beccy Reynolds *Warning - contains graphic content* Format: DVCPro50 Length: 9:30 Date: Autumn 2007