PETER VAUGHAN
FILMS
DOCUMENTARY
On this page are links or stills to Documentary work which I have Directed or Produced.
'The Endless Drifter' - Feature Documentary - Director & Producer
The son of a horse-drawn traveller captures a snapshot of his father's lifestyle before it is lost forever. Part observational, part internal monologue, this intimate portrait of a father and son presents a poetic insight into a counter cultural way of living.
After making Driftwood and Seven Days to Sidmouth, which both explored aspects of my dad's life, he and I both felt there was something more we could say. He wanted to show a more complete representation of his way of life whilst I wanted to explore the similarities and differences between us. This film is the product of sporadic shooting over 4 years and was completely self-produced on next to no budget.
Official Selection: REAL Documentary Festival 2023, Liverpool Underground Film Festival 2024, Portobello Film Festival 2024
'Waves, Hold Me' - Short Documentary - Director & Producer
Poetic documentary following my Mum and I as we go on a road trip through the South West and Wales. Along the way, we visit family and the places we used to live and holiday when I was younger. Conversations about each other, our relationship and how we've both grown are sprinkled throughout.
Film available upon request.
'Seven Days To Sidmouth' - Short Documentary - Director & Producer
Following Simon on his maiden voyage with Eddie, his horse, travelling on foot from Dorset to Devon in time for the Sidmouth Folk Festival. Meeting friends and strangers along the way, a glimpse into the life of a British Traveller.
Fully Self-Produced.
Won second place at Harvest film festival 2019
Finalist at Lift-Off Sessions June 2020
'Autumn' - Polish Language Short Documentary - Director
An elderly man, Jerzy, lives alone with his wife, Zofia in rural Poland. Their lives revolve around each other, but this is challenged when Zofia plans to go see their family in England. How will Jerzy cope alone? What does he do when he is all alone?
The film deals with themes of communication, love, family, loneliness and heritage, and makes us think about our own parents, grandparents and how 'family' is a deep and powerful enigma, that we may not fully understand but we all love and cherish
'Driftwood' - Short Documentary - Producer
A student filmmaker sets out to make a documentary about his father and his unique lifestyle. During their time living together again, we discover the loving bond between father and son, and how this effects the transition into parenthood. A mixture of documentary styles are used to create a sense of who the father is and what he does.