Guy Potter
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Guy Potter | |
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| Born | Guy William Grahame Potter 25 April 1992 |
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| Years active | 2012 - present |
| Known for | Ready Player One |
| Website | www |
Guy Potter (born 25 April 1992) is a British actor, director and producer. He has featured in film, television and stage alongside working under his company High Sierra Films.[1]
Early life
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Potter was born in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire in 1992. Potter attended Blundell's School in Devon, where he began performing in school productions and his class' self-scripted play The Importance of Being a Man, which was invited to go to the National Student Drama Festival (2010). Inspired by a school visit from Nina Gold for an audition for Steven Spielberg's War Horse, he decided to take acting seriously as a profession.
Career
Acting
After moving to London,[2] Potter first appeared in small parts in productions such as Maleficent, Avengers: Age of Ultron and Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation in which he also worked as a Stand-In for Jeremy Renner's character Brandt.[3]
In 2015, after several years experience in the industry, Potter left to study at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles, studying under Scott Reiniger, star of Dawn of The Dead (1978). He was also accepted into the National Youth Film Academy in London studying under Rafael Kapelinski, the director of Butterfly Kisses (2017). This was also the year of his television debut on an episode of Endeavour as Gerald Ashbourne, a victim of heroin addiction.[3]
In summer 2016, Potter was brought on board to Steven Spielberg's Ready Player One to work as a stand-in/double for Tye Sheridan.[3] He was also cast as Leonard in Magpie[4][5] and was invited to attend the 73rd Venice International Film Festival.[6]
In 2017 he was cast in a lead role of 'Dan' in Felipe Torres Urso's directorial debut Sleeping Arrangements.[7]
In 2018, he was cast as 'Tank' and other NPC's in Tom Clancy's The Division 2. Later in the year, Potter was cast in a supporting role in the BBC drama MotherFatherSon, sharing a scene with Richard Gere.
In 2019 he began pre-production on his directorial debut, Together As None and was accepted onto a mentorship programme under the Sundance Film Festival.[8]
Directing
In early 2017, Potter directed his first commercial under High Sierra Films, filming in the Swiss Alps.[9]
In 2018, as a creative duo, Potter and Andrew Zographos re-wrote much of Together As None throughout the year and on September 4 revealed on BBC Bristol that the title would be Together As None.[10]
In 2019, Potter approached the Sundance Institute for support with the project and was accepted alongside 30 other applicant's to take part in the Sundance Collaboration programme. This also lead him to making the short Prey.[11] He has continued involvement with Sundance and now in 2021 is in the final stages of pre-production on two films, both 'Together As None' and his self-written film Trengellick Rising.
Producing
In December 2015, Potter formed his production company High Sierra Films.[12]
In 2016 he teamed up with French 75 to create his first co-produced venture Whatever the Weather which aired on BBC Points West[13] and ITV News.[14] It was also sent to the Sundance Film Festival.
In late 2017, Andrew Zographos approached Potter for a role in a film that he would eventually go on to produce as well as direct under High Sierra Films in conjunction with Quantum Pictures. Production began in early 2019 and he revealed on BBC Bristol it would be called Together As None.[10] Principal photography is due to begin in summer 2020.
See also
References
- ^ "Home Page". High Sierra Films. Retrieved 16 August 2017.
- ^ "Interview with Guy Potter". indieactivity. 27 April 2016. Retrieved 16 August 2017.
- ^ a b c Guy Potter at IMDb
- ^ Magpie (2017), retrieved 16 August 2017
- ^ "We can finally announce our cast! The role of Leonard is to be played by @guypotter_pic.twitter.com/vAYVCTM88s". @MagpieTheFilm. 24 July 2016. Retrieved 16 August 2017.
- ^ Potter, Guy (29 July 2016). "Been invited to the 73rd Venice International Film Festival as an actor, what an honour... can't wait! #actorslifepic.twitter.com/yU3vBrQMjN". @guypotter_. Retrieved 16 August 2017.
- ^ Torres Urso Brothers film Sleeping Arrangements, retrieved 8 March 2019
- ^ "Guy Potter on Instagram: "There is good news... and then there is getting chosen as 1 of 30 from world wide selection by Sundance for mentorship with my film good…"". Instagram. Archived from the original on 26 December 2021. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- ^ Potter, Guy (21 May 2017), Eurotel Victoria - Les Diablerets - Switzerland - 2017, retrieved 24 January 2018
- ^ a b "Guy Potter on Instagram: "Been invited onto BBC Radio tomorrow for the 12.30 main guest slot. Catch me Live on air talking with Steve Yabsley about projects past,…"". Instagram. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
- ^ "Guy Potter on Instagram: "My little Sundance film - link in Bio. A sample script that does the rounds at Sundance, brought to life on hand-processed Black & White…"". Instagram. Archived from the original on 26 December 2021. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- ^ "We're a new independent film company based in London, also active in LA. Inspiring Movies & Media? Let's get to it #film #media #filmmaking". High Sierra Films. 27 November 2015. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
- ^ "Watch @rickyallenmusic and former @BlundellsSchool pupil @Conor_Purcell talk about their new film on @BBCNews. Both @BathSpaUni graduatespic.twitter.com/bAng52DHAO". @75French. 4 October 2016. Retrieved 16 August 2017.
- ^ "Skateboarding prodigy's new film showcases Bristol". ITV News. Retrieved 16 August 2017.