Last week we premiered the first of four Xmas films we made, that film, episode one, is about to sail past 200k views. Here for your pleasure is Episode Two, The Girlfriend. Expect a blog soon by DP Don McVey about how we created the Nativity in the most extraordinary of limited conditions. Onwards and […]
Science Fiction has, perhaps above other genres, developed a reputation for polarising audiences. But it’s true that some of the largest grossing film and TV properties (not to mention books and games) are in the Sci-Fi genre and have expanded their reach into the global psyche. It’s been said that those Science Fiction ideas which […]
This year or the fourth time the writing community gathered together to celebrate the best and brightest among us and laud our craft, without which not much good film or TV would exist at all. This night is ours, it’s our time to cheer great writing and laugh together at the blood sweat and tears […]
As a kid who loved horror films, seeing ‘Dawn Of The Dead’ when I was WAYYYY too young, on a scuzzy VHS tape down at my friends house (cos this family had the only on VHS player in the road), is an event seared in my memory. I was shocked, stunned, upset, excited… I felt […]
When was the last time you backed up all your data, including your scripts? One screenwriter who wrote a script for The Impact 50 lost their work as they accidentally saved the wrong draft on top of their most recent draft. That’s a simple mistake to make, but can be catastrophic. And how many of […]
The Star Wars universe and characters give access to young hearts and minds to powerful truths and beliefs about good and evil. But most importantly for these young hearts and minds, it unlocks and unleashes courage and potential to take a stand for their OWN truths and beliefs. JJ Abrams knows this and there are […]
I want to invite you to something rather extraordinary. This Summer I am running the Guerilla Filmmakers Masterclass one last time and I want you to come and be a part of this final and remarkable chapter. I love the masterclass, I have been teaching it for 15 years now and trained over 3,000 filmmakers, […]
Realism, that thing that gives drama it’s impact, often involves writers going to a source or special consultant to enrich the content of their work. Two such sources Jackie Malton on who’s life Lynda La Plant based Jane Tennison in Prime Suspect and Pete Salt the inspiration for Casualty’s Charlie Fairhead joined Casualty co-creator Paul […]
