The Automata Maker - Oliver Pett

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Oliver Pett is an Automata maker based in the Highlands of Scotland. He left a well paying job to pursue a child hood passion and be an inspiration to his children through his craft.
Subject: Oliver Pett
Produced by: We Are Makers
Producers: Kate and Jack Lennie
DOP/ Cinematography: Danny Bonnar
Photography: Jack Margerison
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[@ashandplumb]

Fantastic film, beautifully shot and such a great insight into your craft. Congratulations Oliver.

[@Christyj62011]

Really well done documentary and fascinating artist.

[@307001zu]

Fantastic work beautifully made and complex, well done

[@rossmcsweeney]

This was so very well done! Great filming, lighting, editing and story of course! Kept me enthralled until the end! Well done to you all!

[@laurapankhurst4344]

I wanted to watch this because I love seeing people make things but didn't think this particular craft would interest me. Within 30 seconds, this changed to 'this is AMAZING, I want one!' Well done Oliver, and well done WAM for a brilliant documentary.

[@EBISSUKLtdBolney]

Absolutely incredible craftsmanship (Bravo Oliver!) , and such a beautifully shot video. Looking forward to see where you guys can take this series next. 👏👏

[@andypiper]

Fantastic. Beautifully made video, and such an interesting story. I think I may have visited the same place in Covent Garden at some point!

[@CrankyLady]

Beautiful video! Congratulations Oliver!!

[@weare_makers]

Thank you!! Another Automata master craftsperson to sit alongside you in the We Are Makers Alumni!

[@NicoleBedardPhotography]

Incredible work highlighting Oliver. What a craft. I love his story. 🎉

[@ThomasCustomWoodworks]

What an impressive maker and a very well-made documentary. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this and hopefully there will be more documentaries in the future!

[@MarkSettle]

Outstanding talent and an outstanding video. I look forward to the ones that follow.

[@user-ru4mv2ud3r]

A pure joy to watch. ❤❤

[@alpineflauge909]

world class content

[@madebyparallel2061]

brilliant & inspiring stuff 🙌🙌

[@dylanmeyer6614]

Great stuff. Would have been nice to see the rabbit disappear rather than appear twice in the final shot.