Dedicated filmmaker Brett Chapman has gone from sleeping on the floor of Leeds train station to sharing his movies with the world.
Sharing a photograph of Leeds Train Station on social media, the director shared his four-year transformation after visiting the city for his own movie premier.
The talented creative was cast as Director of Photography in My Old Man, a touching and heartfelt production that has been produced as a part theatre, part film screening.
My Old Man premiered in Leeds over the weekend, providing the Director with a 'full circle' moment.
My Old Man is Brett's latest movie, where he worked as Director of Photography. / Image: Imagine If Theatre
Brett had visited Leeds four years ago to attend a bootcamp event for aspiring filmmakers and spent the night sleeping at the train station after missing the last train.
Instead of spending money on a hotel for the evening, the aspiring filmmaker decided the financial sacrifice wasn't worth a night in the warmth.
Ever sticking in Brett's mind as an important moment in his career: Leeds train station became a nostalgic moment of reflection for the Director of Photography, visiting the city for his movie premier.
The indie filmmaker shared:
"A few years ago I slept in Leeds Train station after attending an amazing @screenyorkshire boot camp, excited about a career in film.
Tonight I’m back for the premier of My Old Man, a film I was Director of Photography on, screening at @primestudios".
My Old Man will be shown at screens across the UK, including multiple showings across Yorkshire.
The part theatre, part film production will be shown in York at the Theatre Royal this Thursday 18 November before travelling to Bradford, Sheffield and Farsley.
For more information on the production, visit the Imagine If Theatre website.
Britain's 20 biggest cities have been ranked, and Leeds has done pretty well.
Although, you wouldn't be able to tell judging by the overwhelmingly lacklustre description we've been given.
The listing comes from The Telegraph and ranks Britain's 20 biggest cities from worst to best, taking into account visitor appeal and where offers most to tourists.
Leeds comes in at a very respectable number 10, however judging from what they've said about our city you'd think we were much, much lower.
Kicking things off, the description reads: "There’s an untidy quality to Leeds, borne of a patchwork of periods in its built environment and the fact that a lot of regeneration is underway (cranes rise at every corner)."
Image: Unsplash
Yep, not off to a good start but it's only down hill from there as Leeds is then said to have a 'certain shapelessness'.
But perhaps the worst part is yet to come: "There are some ugly, run-down streets very close to the centre, and while the Headrow and other high streets have a fair number of shops, there’s no real boulevard or grand square.
"The most atmospheric spaces are Queens Arcade and perpendicular Cross Arcade, and Thornton’s Arcade; Grand Arcade is also Victorian but looks and feels less uplifting."
By the end it starts to get slightly more positive, emphases on 'slightly': "Leeds’ strongest points might be its small size and its north-central location; it’s easy to walk everywhere inside the city, and a short ride away are Ilkley, Skipton and the Dales."
Our visitor appeal gained a 6.5/10, beating Cardiff, Sheffield, Brighton and Nottingham.
Taking the top spot was Liverpool followed by Edinburgh, Belfast and Glasgow. Read the full ranking here.
An award-winning Sardinian restaurant made famous in Sheffield is now opening in Leeds
Clementine Hall
This family-run restaurant has chosen Leeds as their second location, and we're very glad they have.
Introducing Domo, a Sardinian independent born in Sheffield that is loved by many for its delicious food, inviting atmosphere and stellar service.
Run by Raffaele Busceddu and Sarah May Elliott, Domo serves a range of traditional Sardinian specialities from homemade pasta dishes to show-stopping grills.
They've also got a banging cocktail menu full of signature serves and refreshing spritz, perfect for enjoying with friends over some delicious sharing plates.
Images: The Sheff
They've been teasing a second site for some time now but finally the cat is firmly out of the bag as they've announced they'll be bringing Domo to Leeds.
But where might you ask? Well, none other than the scenic location of the Lockside overlooking the canal.
Slotting right in next to BAKE, they're going to be in very good company indeed.
Image: The Sheff
Announcing the exciting news to Instagram, Domo said: "So most of you guessed it right...it’s been a long time coming but Domo 2.0 is finally cooking.
"Here’s a little sneak peek at our week which we’ve mostly spent admiring the views and getting to know the new neighbours …. If you can guess where it is there’s a glass of bubbly on us next time we see you. To be continued ………"
That's all the information we have so far, but we'll keep you in the loop as and when we find out more.
We can't wait to have you here in Leeds Domo, but for now we'll pop round to Sheffield to get our Domo fix and we highly suggest you do too.
Sophie Smith -
16th November 2021 
