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A Touch of Colour

Against the stunning backdrop of the Peak District, artist Bob Bernard explores painting and its artistic form. Having been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, Bernard retired early and rediscovered the joy of art, especially taking inspiration from the wild landscape that surrounds his home. This film explores the emotions discovered when painting and how Bob sees Parkinson's as a gift that allows his artistic talent to flourish.

  • Eddy Reilly
    Director
  • Ben Ogden Ogden
    Producer
  • Millie Bennett
    Producer
  • Bob Bernard
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 46 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 13, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    0 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of Salford
  • Buxton Film Festival
    Buxton
    United Kingdom
    July 27, 2025
    Second Prize Jury Award
  • FiveLamps Films Student Film Festival
    Derby
    United Kingdom
    September 24, 2025
Director Biography - Eddy Reilly

Eddy is a 21-year-old documentary filmmaker based in Manchester. After completing a degree in TV and Radio Production, he discovered a passion for documentary storytelling and is now pursuing an MA in Documentary Production at the University of Salford.

His undergraduate film Bound by Blood; a raw and intimate portrait of bare-knuckle fighter Dean Hunt, explores themes of mental health, discipline, and identity within one of Britain’s most misunderstood subcultures. The film is set to be released next year.

Eddy’s latest short documentary, A Touch of Colour, is currently on its debut festival run. Created for a module in his final year of university, the film follows artist Bob Bernard, who, after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s, finds renewed purpose through painting.

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