I am extremely tired but in my place of zen … for tomorrow, we shoot. I am directing my first narrative short film since ‘Tragedia’ in 2011. And boy, am I excited! ‘Dead Letter’ is being made for Shiftwork Productions. My friend Fiona wrote the script. Fiona is fairly new to scriptwriting. However, when I …
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PHetherington.com You can now access my website from phetherington.com – which is much much easier than patriciahetherington.wordpress.com! You can also email me at info(at)phetherington.com
Boozin’ & Schmoozin’ and Action On The Side
I’ve just come back from my first experience of Boozin’ & Schmoozin’, a monthly networking event that Raindance arranges. I’ve met some lovely filmmakers and am looking forward to working with them. Boozin’ & Schmoozin’ includes allowing filmmakers to stand on a stool and announce to a captive crowd what projects they’re working on: composers …
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Inspiration from an online conversation
Filmmaking is tough. Whilst technology has made it easier and cheaper to make films and upload them for viewing, raising funds and creating a sustainable business model are conversely more difficult. Why do we do it? Because we love it. Below are some excerpts from a conversation on Shooting People that inspires me. Filmmakers talking …
TRAGEDIA to screen at Making Tracks / Whirlygig Cinema
TRAGEDIA has been selected to take part in Making Tracks from Whirlygig Cinema Screening Saturday 27 July 2013 A unique short-film event fusing cutting-edge film talent with brand new live scores written and performed by The Cabinet of Living Cinema. Rich Mix 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London, E1 6LA Doors 7.30pm / Films 8pm Buy …
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Action On The Side
Action On The Side Today, I spent the day in a cinema in Westminster, overlooking Parliament, surrounded with a bunch of filmmakers who want to make a film. Action On The Side, from James Doherty, is taking place over the weekends in July. In the end we’ll have produced a film. Our group is planning …
Now Wash Your Hands
Now Wash Your Hands We have entered ‘Now Wash Your Hands‘ into the Virgin Media Shorts Competition. Check it out! Vote for the film and share it with your friends.
Script Breakdowns
I am supervising an independent study. Here are a few links to help with research into Script Breakdowns. A How-To, if you will.
Short Sighted 2013
On Monday 17 June, I was at Short Sighted 2013, an all-day event at BAFTA on short film distribution. The day involved various sessions on subjects such as: – Submitting to Film Festivals – online film distribution models – post production and tech specs – cinema and film festival programming – viral film – the …
CAMS Connect
I recently returned from a work conference in St. Louis.
Busy Times 