I just got home from a 16-and-a-half hour film shoot, where I was a mixture of 1st AC, gaffer, 2nd AC, hair & make-up, and Continuity. I got to work with the Blackmagic. It was an amazing and wonderful experience. It’s days like this that reinforce my love of film and filmmaking. Thank you to …
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Action On The Side
This month’s Action On The Side is drawing to a close. We produced one short film: ‘Life Lines’, written and directed by Tunbi Oluyede. The film is screening this Sunday, 24 August, 6pm at Hult House (37-38 John Street, London WC1B 2AT). We are also screening ‘Escape’, recut from the February 2014 Action On The …
Teaching
In the Winter 2014 term, I taught my first offering of BUS 340 Practical Film Producing at Hult International Business School. The eleven-week course not only was a learning opportunity for the students, but for me as well. Of any aspect of Film Production, producing is the most relevant to business. We looked at filmmaking …
Skip School
Today is the last day of filming “Skip School“, a web series about Alex, who struggles with the time jumps of his new school. I have been producing for the students in my course, so they can experience being on set. Here is a photo of me directing our Alex, played by Ben Grady. The …
Quick Turnaround Producing
Ladies and Gents, Yesterday was the screening of the third Action On The Side project. In February 2014 we made two short films: ‘Office Ugetsu’ and ‘Escape’. Both films were screened to a group of 30-35 at Hult House. We also screened the updated cut of ‘WhosApp’, which was made as part of the October …
Elle Fatale
https://vimeo.com/83442185 ‘Elle Fatale’ was created as part of the inaugural Action On The Side project in July 2013. I produced this. Please to enjoy.
2013 Reflection
I thought, why don’t I make a video with my achievements for 2013. Then I could share it with my friends online. It could be a new tradition. Then I realised I don’t have enough time! So, here is the new tradition. The reflection on a year gone by. Film Co-Produced and 1st ADd two …
Paying wages: is film sustainable?
A call for Producers to think about wages for cast and crew, and how microbudget projects can lead the trend.
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 …
Busy Times 