Once a rising star in films such as American Beauty and Ghost World, Thora Birch says she found herself discarded by the studios when she wouldn’t conform. Hollywood has never been kind to its young. It is an industry that famously venerates youth and, infamously, has casually destroyed so many young people, used them up … Read more
Tips on finding the perfect location for your film. From your production you should breakdown what types of locations are needed. It is a good idea to keep as many of your locations in the same area to save time on your “Movement Order”. 1. Before you start you must know your script. Where does … Read more
All filmmakers will have experienced that horrific shoot where the SD card fills up or the battery dies at the wrong moment during filming, and you hope it never happens again. But there’s one important factor which you may not have thought of, and it’s as vital as spare SD cards and batteries. We’re on … Read more
In the early 1990s, when screenwriter Richard Curtis and producer Duncan Kenworthy were brought together by Working Title to make a film – a mid-budget comedy to be directed by Mike Newell, something about weddings, strong on morning suits, one-liners, obscenity – Curtis made a suggestion. He told Kenworthy: keep bits. Put aside what mementos … Read more
The debate about critics and film-making missing a point: Hollywood needs policing on its weaknesses, not its strengths The first debate in 2014 about the future of film criticism is under way, this time touching down on both sides of the Atlantic, so that must make it official. First out of the gate were the … Read more
When someone has agreed to be filmed or interviewed, it is always important that the person/s know what you are filming, and how the filming footage is going to be used. In some cases you can get consent verbally, but in most cases it is advised to ask your contributors to sign a consent form. … Read more
Training Bodies One World Media – Non-profit organization that supports international journalism and promotes media coverage of global issues. Indie Training Fund – ITF provides expert-led training for independent television and digital media companies and established freelancers throughout the UK. London Film Academy – London Film Academy is a not-for-profit organisation. … Read more
Speaking to shareholders, Grade remarked that film revenues âreflect very high stage and facility occupancy, television continues to experience high levels of utilisation, Media Hub occupancy is currently 99% and Media Investment is progressing well.â On the TV side, he 45,000 sq ft television and film facility at Pinewood Studios, Q Stage, was completed on … Read more
UK Film Festivals One of the best ways of getting your name out there is by entering one of the many film festivals throughout the UK. Short films are generally required to be around 15 mins in length, however some festivals will accept shorts of up to 30 or 40 mins so check the … Read more
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