Dominic Crawford Collins
Curriculum Vitae
Born London, England, May 1963
Educated Harrow School, Royal College of Music
PROJECTS IN DEVELOPMENT/PRODUCTION
Soundscapes (Live Musical Event)
In conjunction with The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, The English Chamber Orchestra & Birdlife International. A musical multi-media project aimed at inspiring a love of birdsong in children in both rural & urban communities culminating in a large scale live event.
The Dragonfly (Feature Film)
Traveling through time and across continents, a series of surreal tales explore one woman’s extraordinary erotic adventures.
WRITER/COMPOSER: Dominic Crawford Collins. Producer: Thom Mount Director: In discussion
A Village Lost & Found (3D Feature Film)
A 3D feature film with rock legend Brian May exploring one of stereo photography’s earliest masters, TR Williams. Starring John Hurt COMPOSER/PRODUCER DCC & Brian May
Ghosts of London (3D Feature Film)
A 3D feature film based on a unique collection of stereo photographs of London taken in the 19th Century. WRITER/COMPOSER/PRODUCER/RESEARCHER DCC Co-producer/director Mike Slee.
Victorian London in 3D (Book)
A coffee table book which examines in close up detail the streets scenes & characters of 19th Century London. Publisher Weidenfeld & Nicholson
Death & The Mermaid (Symphonic Work)
A one hour long orchestral commission for the RTE National Concert Orchestra. COMPOSER DCC
John O’Donohue “In His Own Words” (A Memorial DVD)
A musical memorial tribute to the Irish Poet, Philosopher & Priest & friend. Premiered LONDON July 2008
The Colour of Distance (Symphonic Work)
A large scale symphonic work integrating music with natural sound and tracing a journey from London to the remote Outer Hebrides. Featuring poetry by John O’Donohue read by actor John Hurt. Performed by the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland and recorded in DTS 6.1 Surround Sound at Abbey Road Studios, London. DCC COMPOSER/PRODUCER
Realms of Eros (Musical/Erotic DVD)
A musical journey through the subversive erotic photography of Roy Stuart.
Experience Britain (A Touring Audio-Visual Show)
A touring ‘son illumiere’ of The Colour of Distance in collaboration with Skyworks & Projecting UK lighting designer Ross Ashton.
Pagan: The Musical (Musical)
A stage musical with location film backdrop featuring the pre filmed stars of the stage.
Producer: John McDonnell, Fantastic Films Writer/Composer Dominic Crawford Collins
The Wild Boy (Feature Film)
A film adaptation of the remarkable true story of the Wild Boy of Aveyron. Writer Dominic Crawford Collins. Producer: In Discussion.
The Eight Ages of Man (Television Film)
A natural history film tracing one man’s lifetime by its association with certain types of animals and locations. Writer DCC
The Dying Bell
The musical interpretation of the condemned man’s last journey from Newgate to Tyburn incorporating the bells of some of London’s most beautiful churches.
MUSIC FOR TELEVISION & FILM
Ballykissangel Series VI
8 One Hour Episodes-World Productions/BBC Television
Ballykissangel Series V
12 One Hour Episodes-World productions/BBC Television
Ballykissangel Series IV
12 One Hour Episodes-World Productions/BBC Television
Metroland
Feature Film Starring Emily Watson & Christian Bale Directed by Philip Saville
Savage Hearts
Feature Film Starring Richard Harris, Maryam D’Abo, Julian Fellowes, Jerry Hall.
Connections 2
20 part series for Discovery Channel presented by James Burke. Producer: Richard Sattin Director: Mike Slee
Europe by Design
BBC 1 - Five Part Series on contemporary architecture presented by Tom Vernon
Fire & Ice
BBC Natural World on Iceland by John & Mary-Lou Aicheson
Forbidden Fruit
BBC Natural World on the wonders of Seed dispersal.
Piranhas - The True Story
BBC Wildlife on One-Green Films: Dan Freeman
Crossroads of Nancite
BBC Natural World Series-Ammonite Films: Martin Dohrn
Springs Eternal
The Unique Fauna of Florida’s Springs: Partridge Films
Mana Pools
BBC Natural World Series on the Zambeze
Oxford Scientific Films: Sean Morris, John Sparks
Mara Nights
BBC Natural World Series Exploring the territory of the Masai Mara using special Night Cameras Ammonite Films: Martin Dohrn
Three Monkeys
BBC Natural World Series-Ammonite Films: Martin Dohrn
Foxes of the Kalahari
Partridge Films: Lynne & Phil Richardson
The Eagle and The Snake
National Geographic/Oxford Scientific Films: Sean Morris
Living with the Red Piranha
Discovery Channel-Green Films:
Golden Lions of the Rainforest
National Geographic Television
Return to the Camps
Documentary on Gaza Strip Surgeon Pauline Cutting for Granada Television
Piano Concerto
Musical: Manon Lescaut
Curriculum Vitae
Born London, England, May 1963
Educated Harrow School, Royal College of Music
PROJECTS IN DEVELOPMENT/PRODUCTION
Soundscapes (Live Musical Event)
In conjunction with The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, The English Chamber Orchestra & Birdlife International. A musical multi-media project aimed at inspiring a love of birdsong in children in both rural & urban communities culminating in a large scale live event.
The Dragonfly (Feature Film)
Traveling through time and across continents, a series of surreal tales explore one woman’s extraordinary erotic adventures.
WRITER/COMPOSER: Dominic Crawford Collins. Producer: Thom Mount Director: In discussion
A Village Lost & Found (3D Feature Film)
A 3D feature film with rock legend Brian May exploring one of stereo photography’s earliest masters, TR Williams. Starring John Hurt COMPOSER/PRODUCER DCC & Brian May
Ghosts of London (3D Feature Film)
A 3D feature film based on a unique collection of stereo photographs of London taken in the 19th Century. WRITER/COMPOSER/PRODUCER/RESEARCHER DCC Co-producer/director Mike Slee.
Victorian London in 3D (Book)
A coffee table book which examines in close up detail the streets scenes & characters of 19th Century London. Publisher Weidenfeld & Nicholson
Death & The Mermaid (Symphonic Work)
A one hour long orchestral commission for the RTE National Concert Orchestra. COMPOSER DCC
John O’Donohue “In His Own Words” (A Memorial DVD)
A musical memorial tribute to the Irish Poet, Philosopher & Priest & friend. Premiered LONDON July 2008
The Colour of Distance (Symphonic Work)
A large scale symphonic work integrating music with natural sound and tracing a journey from London to the remote Outer Hebrides. Featuring poetry by John O’Donohue read by actor John Hurt. Performed by the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland and recorded in DTS 6.1 Surround Sound at Abbey Road Studios, London. DCC COMPOSER/PRODUCER
Realms of Eros (Musical/Erotic DVD)
A musical journey through the subversive erotic photography of Roy Stuart.
Experience Britain (A Touring Audio-Visual Show)
A touring ‘son illumiere’ of The Colour of Distance in collaboration with Skyworks & Projecting UK lighting designer Ross Ashton.
Pagan: The Musical (Musical)
A stage musical with location film backdrop featuring the pre filmed stars of the stage.
Producer: John McDonnell, Fantastic Films Writer/Composer Dominic Crawford Collins
The Wild Boy (Feature Film)
A film adaptation of the remarkable true story of the Wild Boy of Aveyron. Writer Dominic Crawford Collins. Producer: In Discussion.
The Eight Ages of Man (Television Film)
A natural history film tracing one man’s lifetime by its association with certain types of animals and locations. Writer DCC
The Dying Bell
The musical interpretation of the condemned man’s last journey from Newgate to Tyburn incorporating the bells of some of London’s most beautiful churches.
MUSIC FOR TELEVISION & FILM
Ballykissangel Series VI
8 One Hour Episodes-World Productions/BBC Television
Ballykissangel Series V
12 One Hour Episodes-World productions/BBC Television
Ballykissangel Series IV
12 One Hour Episodes-World Productions/BBC Television
Metroland
Feature Film Starring Emily Watson & Christian Bale Directed by Philip Saville
Savage Hearts
Feature Film Starring Richard Harris, Maryam D’Abo, Julian Fellowes, Jerry Hall.
Connections 2
20 part series for Discovery Channel presented by James Burke. Producer: Richard Sattin Director: Mike Slee
Europe by Design
BBC 1 - Five Part Series on contemporary architecture presented by Tom Vernon
Fire & Ice
BBC Natural World on Iceland by John & Mary-Lou Aicheson
Forbidden Fruit
BBC Natural World on the wonders of Seed dispersal.
Piranhas - The True Story
BBC Wildlife on One-Green Films: Dan Freeman
Crossroads of Nancite
BBC Natural World Series-Ammonite Films: Martin Dohrn
Springs Eternal
The Unique Fauna of Florida’s Springs: Partridge Films
Mana Pools
BBC Natural World Series on the Zambeze
Oxford Scientific Films: Sean Morris, John Sparks
Mara Nights
BBC Natural World Series Exploring the territory of the Masai Mara using special Night Cameras Ammonite Films: Martin Dohrn
Three Monkeys
BBC Natural World Series-Ammonite Films: Martin Dohrn
Foxes of the Kalahari
Partridge Films: Lynne & Phil Richardson
The Eagle and The Snake
National Geographic/Oxford Scientific Films: Sean Morris
Living with the Red Piranha
Discovery Channel-Green Films:
Golden Lions of the Rainforest
National Geographic Television
Return to the Camps
Documentary on Gaza Strip Surgeon Pauline Cutting for Granada Television
Piano Concerto
Musical: Manon Lescaut
