Chris Newby
Relax (1991)
An elegant film about one man's fears and fantasies regarding HIV testing. (more)
An elegant film about one man's fears and fantasies regarding HIV testing. (more)
Anchoress (1993)
Enter the medieval world of Christine Carpenter, a visionary girl who is to become an Anchoress (walled-in recluse) so that she can "live in the Virgin's house forever." Based on actual letters that were written about such an Anchoress in 1325, the film follows ... (more)
Enter the medieval world of Christine Carpenter, a visionary girl who is to become an Anchoress (walled-in recluse) so that she can "live in the Virgin's house forever." Based on actual letters that were written about such an Anchoress in 1325, the film follows ... (more)
Boys' Shorts (1993)
In these sexy, fun and darkly entertaining boys shorts, we see the hilarious terrors of gay childhood, an Internet hook-up with unexpected motivation and what happens when you hate musicals. You might wonder if theres hope for a gay Lothario, and sometimes you'll ... (more)
In these sexy, fun and darkly entertaining boys shorts, we see the hilarious terrors of gay childhood, an Internet hook-up with unexpected motivation and what happens when you hate musicals. You might wonder if theres hope for a gay Lothario, and sometimes you'll ... (more)
An Odd Little Opus (2010)
"Taste in the human tongue has five receptors: Salty, Bitter, Sour, Sweet and Umami. Umami is to be found in bacon. I imagined a great deal of this film while sitting on the end of Southend Pier which in itself is a kind of tongue or spit. I always set out to make ... (more)
"Taste in the human tongue has five receptors: Salty, Bitter, Sour, Sweet and Umami. Umami is to be found in bacon. I imagined a great deal of this film while sitting on the end of Southend Pier which in itself is a kind of tongue or spit. I always set out to make ... (more)
The Old Man of the Sea (1989)
An old, bedridden man plays games that have a hint of the sinister about them. (more)
An old, bedridden man plays games that have a hint of the sinister about them. (more)
Madagascar Skin (1995)
This is the story of Harry and Flint, an unlikely couple. Harry is a shy young gay man who can't seem to fit into his local bar scene. Flint is a crusty, older, and seemingly straight man with a questionable background. They meet on a gorgeous coastline, and evolve ... (more)
This is the story of Harry and Flint, an unlikely couple. Harry is a shy young gay man who can't seem to fit into his local bar scene. Flint is a crusty, older, and seemingly straight man with a questionable background. They meet on a gorgeous coastline, and evolve ... (more)
Something Understood (2010)
Dickens in London (2012)
The life of Charles Dickens recreated using puppets, live action and animation. An experimental visualisation by Chris Newby of a pre-recorded radio drama written by Michael Eaton and directed by Jeremy Mortimer. (more)
The life of Charles Dickens recreated using puppets, live action and animation. An experimental visualisation by Chris Newby of a pre-recorded radio drama written by Michael Eaton and directed by Jeremy Mortimer. (more)
A short film about kissing (more)
A Queer Refugee’s Suitcase (2019)
The story of a young gay man who faced persecution due to his sexuality and made a frightening journey to the UK with just a suitcase. (more)
The story of a young gay man who faced persecution due to his sexuality and made a frightening journey to the UK with just a suitcase. (more)