Unreal Media

****Unreal Media**** (formerly BH9 Media as a successor to JoPo Studios) is a non-profit media company which aims to help creative-types enhance their skills.

The organisation was founded by J. Pollitt on July 29, 2019, replacing their previous endeavour, JoPo Studios, in its entirety.

## History

From 2013 at the age of 11, Jordan created a lot of skit-like videos on their original YouTube channel named "JoPo Studios". This became the brand name they would use for many years going into their cinematic multiverse, which contained properties such as "The Apocalypse" and "138 Escape".

On June 26, 2019, Jordan announced that they were shutting down JoPo Studios, as they felt future projects had too much weight from 138 Escape, and wanted a fresh slate. Just three days later, Jordan announced that the studio was being replaced with BH9 Media, which was described as "for aspiring creators".

On August 7, 2023, BH9 Media was officially rebranded as Unreal Media.

## Short Films

### Plagued

The first Unreal Media (originally BH9 Media) film was announced on October 28, 2019. Production on the film ran from November 18 - 26 of that year, and was completed by December 12, 2019. A trailer for the film was released on January 8, 2020, one week before the film premiered at the WalesSkills film competition in Cardiff.

The film was directed by Rhys Evans, shot by John-Matthew Davenport, edited by J. Pollitt, with James Smith on sound and Lewis Rutter on lights.

In addition to their crew roles, Rhys Evans also played the main character of Shaun, Lewis Rutter played Oli, with J. Pollitt as the Plague Doctor. Also cast in the role of Shaun's dad was Edward Evers-Swindell.

### Void

The second film in the roster was announced on November 5, 2021. Production ran from November 10 - 30 of the same year, and was completed by December 10, 2021. The film was released on December 17, 2021.

The film was directed by Oliver Rhodes, shot by Danny Herranz-Carr, edited by J. Pollitt, with Amanda Eronmhonse on sound and Tasha Land on lights.

The film stars Kaitlyn Wardlaw as Kat, and Charlie Wilson as Kyle.

### Culture Shock

The third film under Unreal Media (formerly BH9 Media) was announced on February 17, 2022. Production ran from March 16 - 25 of the same year, and was completed by May 12, 2022. Multiple teasers and trailers were released in the run up to the film, including a "Star Wars" themed trailer and a "piracy ad" themed trailer. The film was released on May 13, 2022.

The film was directed by Rem Harper, produced by J. Pollitt, shot by Steffan Davies, edited by Tom Tresadern and featured sound from Max Bailey.

Each of the crew members play characters in the film, with Tom Tresadern as Damon, Max Bailey as P-Nut, J. Pollitt as Jerry the Drug Dealer, Rem Harper as Micky, and Steffan Davies as Malcolm. Additionally, Sophia-Lily James played Asha, with Tilda Nicholls as Charlie, and Harvey Smith as Graham.

### The Lynx and the Lamp / The Chair Who Could Fly / The Eye Hunter

Three animated shorts were released on the "Unreal Media" YouTube channel on February 17, 2022. Each short was produced by J. Pollitt during their time at Coleg Cambria.

## Series

### Regular Show: UK Edits

Regular Show: UK Edits began in June 2015, and was essentially a guide to the censorship in the hit Cartoon Network show. This was not considered a part of BH9 Media until it returned from a 3 year hiatus in 2020. The series concluded in September 2023, after 130 episodes.

## Legacy

### The Cyberbully

The Cyberbully was originally produced in the final quarter of 2018. The film later released in February 2023.

The film was directed by J. Pollitt and shot by John-Matthew Davenport.

The film stars James Smith as Rick, Bartek Bilinski as The Bully, with director J. Pollitt appearing as Jerry the Drug Dealer

## Upcoming

### Doctor Who: Devoted

On November 23, 2022, it was announced that Unreal Media (then known as BH9 Media) would be producing a 14-part documentary series exploring the history of the British science-fiction series "Doctor Who" and its impact on the lives of fans around the globe, in celebration of the series’ 60th anniversary.

The series is currently in post-production and is scheduled to premiere its first episode in October 2023.