To date, their projects have encompassed a diverse range of films, documentaries, comedies, dramas and animation. Currently they are seeking funding from "various pots of money" in order to make a feature film based on growing up in Cornwall, a topic all of them can address from first-hand experience.

Previously involved in theatre, the three have found that o-region has allowed them a wide remit, with scope for original work as well as collaborating with other emerging filmmakers, among them Mark Jenkins. A writer and director in his own right, Jenkins was the winner of the 2002 Celtic Film Festival.

In 2003, in an effort to create the kind of film 'scene' they felt has been lacking in Cornwall, the three founded Roughcut, a monthly film night held in Bar 200, Truro. Initially, Roughcut showcased O-region's own films. It now has an open submission policy and features films by a range of innovative writers and directors. The screenings at Bar 200 have an enthusiastic following, so enthusiastic infact that Roughcut is planning to launch its own film competition: "The 90 Second Film Challenge." Full details of the competition can be found on their web site. The closing date is in April '04.

Harvey, Berry and Grose hope that in the future they will be able to take Roughcut to other locations in Cornwall. They would also like to make a start on their feature film. Much depend on funding. The cost of hiring a studio such as the purpose built film studio in St.Agnes, is, somewhat ironically, prohibitive to all those actually working in film in Cornwall. There is also concern that funding for Cornish film companies such as o-region will disappear when and if the Objective One money provided for Cornwall Film is withdrawn. Nevertheless, Harvey, Berry and Grose continue to pursue projects for o-region and run Roughcut without taking a wage, preferring a demanding work load and low pay to a loss of autonomy and creative control.

Details on how to contact o-region / Roughcut: www.o-region.co.uk

An application form for the 90 Second Film Challenge can be downloaded. There are no restrictions on content, apart from only being 90 seconds in length!

The closing date is 30.04.04. The winner will be chosen by the Roughcut audience, and the prize? You'll have to visit their site to discover!!