Elliot (He/Him)- As the head of Production and Design, I’m an animator, editor, videographer, (occasional) writer, and (full-time) botanist. I specialise in all things sci-fi and fantasy. Follow me on Twitter, LinkedIn and drop me some ideas/feedback on email.
Hi, I’m Elliot, the head of Production and Design.
I’m more of a visual guy than wordsmith, so I’ll keep this short… being Berkshire born and bred, I’m equally thick in the arm and thick in the head.
I betrayed my southern roots by moving up north to study Film and TV production at the University of York, and there began to pronounce grass as ‘gr-ass’ and not ‘gr-arse’. Returning south, I began mastering the art of making tea and coffee as a runner for a post-production house in London.
I soon took the opportunity to cut my commute down by 90% and become a freelance video editor. However, after realising I was talking to my dog more than people, and developing an unhealthy relationship with the characters in my audiobooks, I soon craved an office environment and began working at Thred.
If you want to know what I’ve been up to recently, you need only check out our social media accounts…
Latest Stories from Elliot
Thred Daily – The future of eco-friendly manufacturing?
Is plastic made from sperm and clothes created from human hair the answer to achieving a circular economy, or a sustainable step too far? To put it more simply... Would you drink tea from a mug made from salmon semen?
Thred Daily – Can we fuel planes with plants?
Would you fly 30,000 feet in the air on a plane powered by vegetable oil? The correct answer is yes, because it's far more sustainable than traditional fuel. But if you still need convincing, in this video Jess breaks down all the details about sustainable aviation fuels and how they could be the future of flying.
Thred Talk – The History of Recycling
With more and more headlines about how our waste is being poorly managed, Elliot decided to find out how far back humanity’s relationship with recycling goes. After watching this video you might find yourself asking… HOW HAVE WE STILL NOT GOT THE HANG OF THIS?
Thred Daily – Was COP26 a success?
COP26 was already being called the most important climate summit of our lifetime, long before it even began. After two weeks of statistics and speeches, you'd be forgiven for coming out of the conference a little confused. Luckily the team at Thred has kept a close eye on proceeding and ready to give a rundown of the summit.
Who is Messy the COP Ness Monster?
Waterbear’s new denim draped sculpture, Messy the COP Ness Monster, aims to prove a circular economy is more tangible than her folklore inspiration. Ever noticed how the back-pocket of your jeans is shaped like a dragon scale? No? Luckily sustainability-focused streaming service WaterBear did, and they really ran with the idea. To celebrate COP26 taking place in Glasgow between Oct 31st and Nov 12th, WaterBear teamed up with artist Billie Achilleos...
Thred Daily – 5 ups and downs from past COPs
COP26 is underway and there’s reason to believe this conference of the parties could be the most important one yet. With that in mind, Elliot looks back at the 5 biggest ups and downs from previous summits to see what we can learn from the hits and misses of the past to ensure a better future for everyone.
We carve 7 spooky threats to the climate
It's that time again to test out the team's creative capabilities on a piece of fruit (yes, it is a fruit Kev). This year our pumpkin carving veterans are joined by some new faces to depict seven of the spookiest threats to the climate. Check out the video to see how we did, and discover the ways we can reduce our contribution to the environmental crisis.
Global Climate Strike – 24/09/21
The message is simple. No more greenwashing. On Friday 24th September, in the UK hundreds of young activists gathered at Parliament Square to highlight our climate change failures. The protest was organised by members of Greta Thunberg’s Fridays for Future movement, as part of a series of similar events across the world. This protest included speeches from Labour MP Nadia Whittome, former Green Party leader Natalie Bennett, and former...
Thred Daily – The problem with posthumous albums
Anderson .Paak and Lana Del Rey have publicly declared that if heaven doesn’t have a recording studio, nobody back here on the mortal plain should touch their music after they’ve gone. Though a bit morbid in subject matter, the topic has sparked a debate about posthumous albums being a careful and considerate creation, or an exploitative cash grab? In this video, Jess explores some of the most extreme examples on both...
Thred Daily – Turn your e-waste into gold
E-Waste is fast becoming one of the world’s most pressing issues. Luckily, clean-tech start-ups like Mint Innovation are coming up with clever ways to recycle our old technology. But the responsibility to keep our planet healthy rests with everyone who lives on it. In this video Elliot explores three simple ways we can all reduce our e-waste.
