Adrian Newhook
Filmmaker
Writing
Imaginative short films that explore the limits of comedy, fantasy, and drama.
Documentaries
Informative and personal deep dives into rural Newfoundland and local industries.
Acting
Monologuing Villains, Bumbling Romantics, Shallow Royalty, and even a Lizard Man!
Social Media & Advertising
Video Projects garnering publicity for Museums, Theatres, and Schools.
Hello! I'm the Guy!
My name is Adrian Newhook, and I was one of the first students to graduate the College of the North Atlantic's inaugural class of TV & Film Creation.
In school, I quickly noticed that everybody around me only wanted to do the glorified job of Directing. Meanwhile, it was difficult for most people to do the nitty-gritty stuff required for every film production to catch air.
So, I taught myself to do every other job needed to make their films (and my own) come to life and built the largest portfolio of produced scripts that my film school has seen to date. I am a writer, actor, producer, and editor of 40+ short films in the past three years, and I'm not slowing down.
My bitter comedy "Stay Happy" is currently preparing for its film festival debut. Paving the way for my self-directed documentary "Road to Randy's" about three women building a business from scratch and honoring a legacy, to have a festival run of its own in Summer 2025.
In the meantime, there's competitions to be won, films to be screened, and art to be recognized. If you're interested in any of the above and looking for an artistic partner, I'm only an email away.
ROAD TO RANDY'S
Dir: Adrian Newhook
The rural town of Long Harbor, Newfoundland, suffers the loss of lifetime resident Randy Norman to cancer. In a time where a renewed sense of community is desperately needed, Randy's wife Deva enlists her best friends, professional baker Alana Burke and retired project manager Trish Keating, to honor his legacy in the form of a convenience store and bakery on Long Harbor Rd.
WHERE TO WATCH?
CURRENTLY IN POST-PRODUCTION
STAY HAPPY
Director: Ian Murray / Writer: Adrian Newhook
A college kid's study date is interrupted by his older housemate; inadvertently bringing to light both of their troubled family backgrounds.
WHERE TO WATCH?
Couch Film Festival - IN CONSIDERATION
Nickel Film Festival - IN CONSIDERATION
Featured Projects
AFTER
Dir: Nyah Williams
Stella suddenly dies, and finds herself pursued by an inhuman being in the purgatory-like realm between life and death as she races to communicate with her heartbroken mother.
WHERE TO WATCH?
Year of the Arts Film Series - Nov 18th (West Coast)
Year of the Arts Film Series - Nov 21st (The Rooms)
STAY HAPPY
Dir: Ian Murray
A college kid's study date is interrupted by his older housemate; inadvertently bringing to light both of their troubled family backgrounds.
WHERE TO WATCH?
Couch Film Festival - IN CONSIDERATION
Nickel Film Festival - IN CONSIDERATION
HOW TO GHOSTBUST A BATHROOM
Dir: Romi Robinson
A ghost-hunting influencer is hired by a laboratory intern to expose a ghost haunting the bathroom.
WHERE TO WATCH?
Easterseals Disability Film Challenge (YouTube)
Smith Sound Film Festival - Sept 27th, 2024
Fogfest - November 11th, 2024
WRITING CREDITS / CV
Short Films (2024)
| Project | Director | Showing |
|---|---|---|
| Stay Happy | Ian Murray | TBD |
| Princelike | Katherine Kerr | CNA Capstone |
| Take The Shot | Kyle Saunders | CNA Capstone |
| How To Ghostbust a Bathroom | Romi Robinson | Easterseals Disability Film Challenge / Smith Sound Film Festival / Fogfest |
| See Something, Say Nothing | Elliott Blackmore | Nickel 48hr Horror Film Challenge |
| Last Dance | Nyah Williams | - |
| Notice Me Instead | Tamara Segura | - |
Short Films (2023)
| Project | Director | Showing |
|---|---|---|
| Without a Kiss | Tamara Segura | - |
| After | Nyah Williams | CNA Capstone |
| That Secret Science Show | Christophe Vautour | YouTube |
| Crisis of Ambition | Nyah Williams | YouTube |
| Club Meeting | Kyle Saunders | YouTube |
| Cool Guy | Adrian Newhook | YouTube |
| Unimpressed | Adrian Newhook | YouTube |
| A Name to Remember | Maria Tizzard | YouTube |
| Quite Alike | Travis Noftall | YouTube |
Short Films (2022)
| Project | Director | Showing |
|---|---|---|
| Strung Together | Liam O'Reilly | YouTube |
| Persecution Complex | Nyah Williams | Nickel 48hr Horror Challenge |
ACTING
ACTING REEL
Updated: October 2024
ACTING CREDITS / CV
Short Films (2024)
| Project | Role | Director | Showing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stay Happy | Lead | Ian Murray | TBD |
| Stood Up & Stand Up | Lead | Ian Murray | - |
| Walter's Day Out | Lead | Alec Jackman | CNA TV & Film Creation Capstone (2024) |
| Lights Out | Lead | Alec Jackman | - |
| Princelike | Lead | Katherine Kerr | CNA TV & Film Creation Capstone (2024) |
| Pictures of You | Principal | Daniel Lanigan O'Hara | MUN Film Society |
| Take The Shot | Principal | Kyle Saunders | CNA TV & Film Creation Capstone (2024) |
Short Films (2023)
| Project | Role | Director | Showing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys' Week | Lead | Travis Noftall | YouTube |
| Making Up | Lead | Alec Jackman | - |
| A Name To Remember | Lead | Maria Tizzard | YouTube |
| Jimothy v Chad | Lead | Christian Heffernan | YouTube |
| Or Else!! | Principal | Kyle Saunders | YouTube |
| Paranormal Footage | Principal | Fatima Santin-Zelaya | Nickel Paranormal Film Challenge (2023) |
Short Films (2022)
| Project | Role | Director | Showing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strung Together | Principal | Liam O'Reilly | CNA / Youtube |
Theatre (2024)
| Project | Role | Writer | Showing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gobstoppers | Josh (Supporting) | Jarod Farrell & Noah Sheppard | St. Johns Shorts (2024) |
| Poker Night | Officer (Supporting) | Daniel Lanigan O'Hara | NL Sketchfest (2024) |
Theatre (2022)
| Project | Role | Writer | Showing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up In Flames | Jonah (Lead) | Adrian Newhook | NL Highschool Dramafest (2022) |
Featured Projects
ROAD TO RANDY'S
Dir: Adrian Newhook
The rural town of Long Harbor, Newfoundland, suffers the loss of lifetime resident Randy Norman to cancer. In a time where a renewed sense of community is desperately needed, Randy's wife Deva enlists her best friends, professional baker Alana Burke and retired project manager Trish Keating, to honor his legacy in the form of a convenience store and bakery on Long Harbor Rd.
YOU SHOULD START A PRODUCTION COMPANY
Dir: Rafe Stevenson
Host Adrian Newhook goes through the step by step process of building his own production company. Featuring an interview with Xavier Georges, a Newfoundland-based film producer and head of Sibelle Productions, the first french production company in Newfoundland.