iainwest.com : writing, film and music

filming at Parndon Mill



 

website news

November 2025

I have written a radio play called Too Cold for Tears and the script is on the website. In the new year I am hoping to produce the play with music and some actors ( me and a friend ).

October 2025

I have made a wildlife documentary in the Lee Valley. This features the young birds as they arrive in the Spring. As with last year's production I also wrote the music.

December 2024

I have made a documentary film called Days By The River Stort - about my local river. It was shot on 56 days over the summer and autumn. I also wrote the music for the film.

December 2023

I have produced Mystery Lane - an album of 12 songs sung by Solaria. I have a separate page on the technical side of how I produce music.

June 2021

A new look for the site, written directly in html.

May 2021

A science fiction novel 'Greenshoot' is published on this site.

 

projects

Read the novel

My detailed observations on local nature and wildlife in Epping Forest and at Hunsdon Mead. Travels further afield to Scotland and Canada.

My thoughts on solar power.

Around a thousand images are here on flickr  including a compreshensive set from Epping Forest captured over 20 years.

Listen to the album

I have written music in pop, folk and classical styles and you can hear it here on youtube

Read the play's script

My documentary film about the River Stort.

See the film from the Lee Valley