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Will 2012 be the year that EVERYTHING changes for film makers? I think so…

By on January 11, 2012 in Distribution, Film, Inspiration, VOD

I just sent out an email about my upcoming Guerilla Film Makers Masterclass, and it got me thinking more about 2012. And upon reflection, I am pretty sure that 2012 will be the year that the film business changes forever. Here are a few of my thoughts… Kodak may go bankrupt in 2012 It’s been [...]

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‘Spaced’, ‘Hot Fuzz’, ‘Shaun Of The Dead’ and ‘Scott Pilgrim’… Edgar Wright at the London Screenwriters’ Festival

By on November 4, 2011 in Film, Film Production, Inspiration, Screenwriters Festival

‘Spaced’, ‘Hot Fuzz’, ‘Shaun Of The Dead’ and ‘Scott Pilgrim’… Edgar Wright at the London Screenwriters’ Festival! Podcast below, video above. Download the MP3 file here for your iPod At the eleventh hour, Edgar agreed to join us at the festival and delivered an inspiring session to a crammed cinema of screenwriters and film makers. [...]

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Is Film Dead…? Part 2

By on October 20, 2011 in Camera, Canon 5D, Canon 5D Mk2, Film

Last week I posted about the camera tests run by Zacuto that I was asked to comment on, and how from my perspective, and certainly for indie film makers, shooting on film opposed to digital) looks like it has had its day. You can read that post here (and watch the fascinating video). The picture [...]

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Film is dead!

By on October 12, 2011 in 35mm print, Camera, Canon 5D, Canon 5D Mk2, Film, Philip Bloom

Is film dead? Earlier this year I was invited by Philip Bloom to come and watch a series of camera tests that compared a bunch of cameras that are available to film makers today. At the bottom end was the DSLR family, at the top end Alexa and film. The footage was screened from a [...]

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Watch Sam Jackson’s Secret Diary… extraordinary story behind a micro budget British feature by Guy Rowland

By on September 20, 2011 in Film, Film Production, Guest Blog, VOD

Writer, composer and good friend of mine, Guy Rowland, made a unique feature film a few years ago and has just released it online 100% free. The story behind the film is both extraordinary AND a stark reminder to ‘get on with it…’ I asked him to share some of his experiences. His ‘Making Of…’ [...]

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