Testimonials

“Earthfall have been fortunate in having worked with Mike Barnes now for over 10 years. His expertise, sensitivity and talent always impresses us. He has the rare ability to take an idea and create a work that is even stronger than we could have imagined. Of course all these strength also go hand in hand with his exceptional personality; he is a calm, patient and a supportive colleague. I highly recommend Mikes services to any person looking for excellence in the areas of directing, filming and editing. “
Jessica Cohen, Artistic Director at Earthfall

“Over the past 10 years or so I’ve been able to rely on Mike to deliver high quality work. I’ve taken advantage of his skills as a DOP, editor and director on work which included broadcast productions for ITV Wales, promotional work for the Welsh Government and numerous short films for the British Council and Plaid Cymru. Mike is also a gentleman – the respect he shows me and my projects is very difficult to quantify, but when budgets are tight he makes sure that you never feel rushed and you leave at the end of the process feeling that the job has been well done. I am very happy to recommend Mike – but be warned if he’s busy he works with me first!”
Berwyn Rowlands, The Festivals Company

“The Employment and HR Services Team at Hugh James has commissioned Mike Barnes and Tallman Productions on numerous projects from 2006 to date. Mike consistently delivers a professional service which is cost effective and he is a pleasure to work with. His technical know how and expertise is second to none and his patience when working with lawyers as opposed to professionally trained actors is unrivalled! We will definitely engage Mike on future projects and highly recommend the service he provides”.
Helen Iles Senior Associate/Training Manager Employment and HR Services
Hugh James

”The Seven Everything team worked with Mike of Tallman films last year on two videos, one being recently released consisting of a music video ‘Be my animal’ produced by us for ‘The Good Natured’. Both ourselves and the band were incredibly impressed with the quality and look of the finished video which has received a great response in the industry. I have no doubt that the quality of this video was enhanced by the technical know how, superb filming and intuitive editing skills of Michael. We will definitely work with him again he is a pleasure to have on the team, incredibly professional and an absolute gentleman”.
Anna Lewis, film producer at Seven Everything.

“Michael Barnes has been comissioned to ‘animate’ the National Eisteddfod’s Architecture in Wales’ presentation since 2007 . His contribution has been key to the development to the understanding and promotion of this aspect of our nation’s culture”.
Robyn Tomos, The National Eisteddfod of Wales.

“We would like to thank you for your time and effort for the interviews and footage you shot for us in London and Swansea for our online seminar for the SATnet project.
At all times you were professional and focused at the numerous locations we went to, going above and beyond what was expected.
The SATnet project had a truly excellent outcome with this virtual seminar, both for our clients and for the University. Hope to work with you again in the near future”.
Claire Savage-Onstwedder, Project Officer, Swansea Metropolitan University.

The documentary we put together regarding the Wool industry in Wales and Britain could not have been done without your help, vision and understanding. On the weekend of filming you proved to be approachable and professional and went out of your way to help us get the best footage for our video. The result has proved very successful, professional and informative. We have subsequently shown this documentary at seminars and will soon be available on our website. The Textiles Technologies Project look forward to working with you in the future! Thanks again Mike.
Orla O’Carroll, Research & Development, Textiles Technologies Project, Coleg Sir Gar, University of Wales Trinity St Davids.