Chris Armstrong, DP

On Saturday we wrapped on @stuarttarmstrong’s latest short film, Leavers’ Day… and today is my birthday! 🎂

I’m 29 today and I can’t lie, I feel pretty emotional. I can’t believe how lucky I am to have gotten to work on this project, with people that I love so much, in my home county. I want to do this forever. It took me till my late twenties to figure this out, but I got there!!

There are so many people that made this possible, and I’ll thank everyone individually.

But I owe @stuarttarmstrong so much thanks. I can’t believe we only met a year ago. Since then we’ve done so much together, as collaborators and friends. I have so much belief, trust and respect for you as a person and an artist.

Lastly I can’t talk about my love for filmmaking without mentioning my brother, Lee Armstrong. He is the reason I worked on this film, or any film. After his sudden passing in February 2024, I decided to climb Kilimanjaro in his memory, I took a video camera with me, and made a short film (unreleased). Making that film, along with the talks mum and I do to raise awareness of Addison’s Disease (shout out @addisonsdiseaseuk - T-shirt in some pics!). Taught me the power of storytelling, as a force for good.

Whilst we were filming last week, my parents went to high pike. Lee’s favourite Lake District walk. To scatter some of his ashes.

Clear eyes
Full hearts
Can’t lose

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