James Barnett
Filmmaker, Editor
In their own words
Our audience has long asked for merch, but we’ve never had the bandwidth to manage it. Partnering with Arthouse Unlimited felt like the perfect solution, raising money for a fantastic cause while creating something meaningful.
We’ve admired them for years: their energy, their brilliant artists, and their inspiring studio and shop space. Bringing their creativity together with my surreal family videos was the ideal way to celebrate Teresa and Michael’s 60th wedding anniversary.
They’d have been (characteristically) confused, suspicious… and then completely unbothered.
Articles & interviews3
- TikTok-Famous Parents Launch Anniversary Merch with Arthouse Unlimited
James Barnett has collaborated with Surrey-based charity studio Arthouse Unlimited to create a special illustrated merchandise collection celebrating his parents Teresa and Michael’s 60th wedding anniversary. The project features t-shirts, cards, and tea towels illustrated by Arthouse artists, with proceeds supporting the charity. The collaboration merges the family’s TikTok fame with Arthouse’s mission to showcase artists with disabilities.
- "Love on the Highstreet: Emotional Glimpse into Britain's Valentine's Day"
The article profiles 'Love on the Highstreet', a short documentary film by London-based filmmakers Will Corry and Josh Cooper. Shot over two Valentine’s Days in South London, the film captures candid moments of love, skepticism, and humor among everyday Britons. Through spontaneous encounters and a warm, observational style, the project reflects on British emotional restraint and the meaning of affection in public life.
- "2024's Top 15 Creative Talks from Nicer Tuesdays Revealed"