dust+scratches is an independent film production company based in London.

Mark Ovenden and Luke Tchalenko draw on their visual and journalistic expertise to make beautiful films that matter.

Present projects include a film shot in the West Bank inspired by Raja Shehadeh’s book, Palestinian Walks, a documentary about renowned Russian photographer Boris Savelev, an internet film collaboration with writer Nick Allen on coalition forces in Afghanistan and a documentary on efforts to save dilapidated churches in Russia’s depopulated countryside.

Past projects include films on provisions for disabled children in the UK for the Every Disabled Child Matters campaign group and films for the Anti Bullying Alliance, which were shown at the UK party conferences in 2008 and 2009. North Circular Stories was broadcast on Channel 4 and at the 2007 Sheffield documentary film festival.

Mark Ovenden trained as a graphic designer before turning his hand to motion design. Major animated works include projects for onedotzero at the V&A and the Imperial War Museum, London. Mark has produced stage visuals for The Rollling Stones and Aerosmith among others.

Luke Tchalenko worked as a photographer throughout the former Soviet Union and the Middle East for newspapers such as The Times, The Sunday Telegraph and The New York Times. Since returning to London in 2006, Luke has returned to his passion - directing and shooting films.