This month we took on the mantle of covering some events for the great Whirligig Cinema showcases in Hackney, London. Click the link below to read the article: https://whirlygigcinema.com/news/review-spotlights-art-beyond/ The first Wednesday of each month, three film makers are asked to showcase their work, with allotted time for screening and talking about their practices, which… Continue reading Whirligig Cinema: Art & Beyond DEC 3
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What’s The Logline?
I thought I'd write a little bit about something that is so tiny, but can make or break your script pitch. And something that I actually struggle with. The logline of a film is a really short version of what you're story is about. It must not be longer than two lines, and it has… Continue reading What’s The Logline?
I don't see many films that I like, but when I do it makes me see things with fresh eyes. - Nick Abrahams http://www.nicholasabrahams.com/index.htm I had the great pleasure of meeting filmmaker Nick Abrahams at the monthly showcase event for Whirligig Cinema last night, which I was covering for their blog. He's such a dynamic,… Continue reading
Film Review: What We Do In The Shadows (2014)
Logline: A mockumentary following the lives and loves of a house-share in New Zealand, occupied by four vampires, in the lead up to an annual ball. Starring/Directed by: Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi Also starring: Rhys Darby, Johnathan Brugh, Jackie Van Beek, This is one of the best films I've seen in ages! It's like… Continue reading Film Review: What We Do In The Shadows (2014)
Film Review: The Maze Runner (2014)
Logline: A teenage boy wakes up in a lift with no memory, and finds himself in a place called The Glade with a band of other boys like him with no idea why or how they got there. Surrounding them is The Maze, which may be their only way out but can also be a… Continue reading Film Review: The Maze Runner (2014)
Film Review: Edge of Tomorrow (2014)
Logline: An officer who has never seen combat is forced into a suicide mission against an alien race that has attacked Earth. When he is killed, he finds himself waking up over and over again to live out the same battle. Genre: Science Fiction Director: Doug Liman Starring: Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt I love a… Continue reading Film Review: Edge of Tomorrow (2014)
Film Review: Joe (2013)
Logline: Joe is a man with a temper who keeps his life working on a delicate balance, which is threatened by being pulled into the life of a troubled youth. Genre: Southern GothicDirector: David Gordon GreenStarring: Nicholas Cage, Tye Sheridan, Gary Poulter.Go see this movie. Even if it's just to see Nic Cage do a performance… Continue reading Film Review: Joe (2013)
How to Write a Scene: A helpful list from John August to help you approach writing your scenes
A Quote For The Day…
“I write original screenplays every year besides the movies I get made, and I just put them away. Write what makes you excited, and if it makes you excited, and you’re any good, it will excite somebody else. And if it doesn’t excite them to buy it, it will excite them to let you write… Continue reading A Quote For The Day…
Women Watch More Films Than Men: How statistics and film reality don’t add up.
Before you get concerned that this is going to be a rant that alienates you, think for a moment about this: the whole film industry works on creating a product for a target market. Over half that target market is female. Over half. So if you’re not making films with women in mind, you’re making… Continue reading Women Watch More Films Than Men: How statistics and film reality don’t add up.
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