Sheffield filmmaker releases new music video during coronavirus lockdown

Liam Timms who works for Asda at the Sheffield Drakehouse store, is also a filmmaker who has released a new horror-style music video to give people something to look forward to while the country remains in shutdown.

The 32-year-old essential worker from Gleadless Valley, published Sheffield band, Sunburned Bliss’s ‘Little Leeches’ music video on May 15, via social media.

The classic horror-style video which has received hundreds of collective views on various streaming platforms, hopes to give residents some entertainment while they are unable to visit pubs, cafes and shops.

Liam, who has been making films since he was 14, suffers from muscle spasms following a back injury and was diagnosed with Post Concussion Syndrome after he banged his head on a car door.

Despite exhaustion making it difficult for him to walk or stand, the director has failed to let his medical conditions get in the way of his passion for filmmaking.

“There were days I wasn't sure I could ever pick-up a camera again, I tried but I collapsed unconscious mid-way through a shoot and I was passing out and losing consciousness randomly,” Liam said.

“But the music was incredible to me and I very much love the style Sunburned Bliss have.

"I came into a little bit of money and I decided I wanted to show what I could do as a film maker despite all my handicaps.”

The music video includes work from make-up artist Amanda Ellis, who has helped create films such as Fast and Furious 6 and Dark Shadows.

Liam has thanked independent directors from South Yorkshire’s Filmmakers Network for their support, which has helped him ‘complete his dream’.

"What's happening is horrific and everyday at the checkout I see people struggling with it, I see customers going through hardships.

"What I wanted to do was give people something to enjoy and see that there's local talent which is out there and as soon as that is over, we can produce a lot more content.”