A fisheye camera angle points back at Phil, a blind runner. He wears a bright orange hi-vis tabbard with ‘blind runner’ in large capitals, dark wrap-around sunglasses and clutches a luminous yellow tether that connects him to his guide runner. The whole image is treated with a high-contrast, punk-inspired photocopy texture in black and white, with the accent colours roughly scribbled on top with a highlighter marker.

An Exercise in Perspective

part of Lunchtime Talks

Talk

Fri 16 Jan 2026 13:00-14:00

In venue: Pervasive Media Studio
And online: Live stream on Youtube.com

This is a free event. If you want to take part you need to book in advance.

Additional booking info below

In this Lunchtime Talk, Studio Resident and Video Design Director Reuben Armstrong takes us inside the making of his bold new documentary about blind runner and punk frontman Phil Harrison as he trains for his first London marathon.

Reuben will break down how his eclectic creative approach rooted in animation, design, and a love of unorthodox visual techniques—led to the film’s immersive, bespoke camera setups that let us see the world from Phil’s perspective. He’ll share the collaborative process, the experimentation, and the craft that drive his work.

The project supports RNIB, the UK’s leading sight loss charity.

About Reuben Armstrong 

Reuben is a tall man making short films. He works as a Video Design Director, leading his studio Reuben & Co. Together the team produce and direct animation, branded content, commercials, documentaries, promos and live event visuals. His award-winning work has been featured in film festivals internationally and he has experience working with clients such as BBCChannel 4NikeThe Guardian & the United Nations.


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