The Craftsmen's Castle (2023)
'The Craftsmen's Castle' is a documentary film that focuses on Chapman Castle. A middle ages styled house built by businessman Dennis Chapman and his wife Debbie Chapman. The documentary focuses on the history of the construction of Chapman Castle and its effects on architecture, design, engineering, environmentalism, and most importantly housing in New Zealand.
Director: Michael Woods
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Gabi Maffey as Presenter |
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Jon Aldridge as Self |
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Matt Blyth as Self |
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Boyd Chamberlain as Self |
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Debbie Chapman as Self |
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Dennis Chapman as Self |
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Dean Johnstone as Self |
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Peter May as Self |
| Directing | Michael Woods | Director |
| Directing | Sam Neal | Assistant Director |
| Production | Debbie Chapman | Executive Producer |
| Production | Dennis Chapman | Executive Producer |
| Production | Michael Woods | Producer |
| Writing | Michael Woods | Writer |
| Crew | Sam Neal | Cinematography |
| Sound | Ella Waswo | Sound |
| Production | Luke Douglas | Production Assistant |
| Camera | Sam Neal | Camera Operator |
| Camera | Luke Douglas | Assistant Camera |
| Camera | Alex Lang | Assistant Camera |
| Camera | Ella Waswo | Assistant Camera |
| Crew | Jeff Horne | Drone Operator |
| Crew | Luke Douglas | Drone Operator |
| Editing | Ella Waswo | Lead Editor |
| Editing | Luke Douglas | Editor |
| Editing | Sam Neal | Editor |
| Editing | Ella Waswo | Editor |
| Sound | Nicolas Pegg | Sound Post Supervisor |
| Sound | Elaine Hague | Sound Editor |
| Editing | Sam Neal | Color Grading |
| Costume & Make-Up | Holly Reiana | Makeup & Hair |
| Writing | Gabi Maffey | Writer |