Bosco Regina

"Bosco Regina" is a portrait of a man and his dogs as they hunt for the ultimate prize, the woodcock - also known as the queen of the forest. This visually spectacular documentary is a meditation on the coexistence of predator and prey and the beauty to be found between the lines of pursuit and action. It is a peaceful film about hunting, where the only shots fired are from a camera. Sean directed, filmed, edited and wrote voiceover and music for the film.

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Not To Need You

“Not To Need You”, by Scottish act Dancing on Tables, is an example of Sean’s innovative and ambitious approach to filmmaking. The video was filmed in a single continuous take to help capture the songs building tension, and complex choreography was used to achieve the impression that the band were disappearing and reappearing, meant to visually represent the themes of loss and separation explored within the song. Sean directed, filmed and edited the video, with the help of a single assistant on the day to ensure he didn’t fall over when walking backwards.

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Showreel

This showreel features work which has all been filmed and edited by Sean De Francesco between 2019-20. The musical accompaniment “Breaking Or Broken (Instrumental)” was composed by Sean as part of the band Moonlight Zoo.

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Filming "Bosco Regina"

Taken during the filming of "Bosco Regina", which was shot entirely with a Sony a6300 + kit lens, mounted on an electronic gimbal.

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Filming at the SSE Hydro

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Sean De Francesco is a Scottish Italian filmmaker who has spent his time at Glasgow School of Art (GSA) developing his skills in shooting, directing and editing film, as well as composing and manipulating sound on a number of academic and commercial projects. Outside of GSA, Sean has worked as a freelance videographer, director, sound engineer and assistant for a number of clients including a wide variety of musicians and organisations, including BBC Scotland, SSE Hydro and Tenement TV.

Coming from a working class background, Sean’s approach to film-making is informed by the belief that both the making of and appreciation of art should be accessible to all. Great stories can still be told on film with little to no funds and a lack of resources should not necessarily undermine quality, as Sean’s work hopes to prove. The ingenuity required when working under such constraints has pushed his development as a film-maker and led to his increased understanding and appreciation of all aspects of production, as well as an ability to make the most of every creative opportunity.

This showcase provides a snapshot of Sean’s work while at GSA. The feature presentation is the documentary short “Bosco Regina”, which is a portrait of a man and his dogs, which showcases his shooting skills and ability to craft a compelling narrative. The music video “Not To Need You” is a single take performance piece which illustrates his ability to devise and direct innovative and engaging content, which is intended to be aesthetically captivating whilst also meaningful as the cinematography and movement reflects the themes of absence within the song. Finally, a showreel has been included to illustrate the wide range of different work Sean has been involved in since exploring his creative practice at GSA.

In the future, Sean hopes to continue writing and creating his own content on a self-shooting basis. In addition, Sean also wishes to seek opportunities within the Film and Television sectors, which will allow him to work on more ambitious projects and collaborate with other creative individuals, with a final aim to specialise in writing and directing.