December 11, 2007
Monday 10th December 2007
Another catchy title to get this weeks update off to an auspicious start.
And now for the news:
The blog
Comments seem to be working using the TypeKey thing, so I'm sticking with it for the meantime. Similar on the facelift, it stays for now, font and all. Many thanks for the feedback, it was noted and considered so I hope that some of the people will be pleased some of the time with this decision.
Hallam Foe
Our film continues it's journey round the world. Last week Hallam Foe was screened at the Taipei Film Festival in Taiwan where David went as ambassador. He then made his way round the globe to the Bahamas, where he is now, with the film. Glamorous locations indeed but a pretty punishing schedule in terms of the old body-clock jet-lag being as it is.
The film has been brilliantly received at both festivals and when I have some news about the competitive side of these festivals I'll add it to this post.
For reasons unknown to me the DVD of Hallam Foe will not be released in time for Christmas but will be out in the UK on the 4th February next year. So a couple of months to wait for those of you eager to get your hands on it. The extras, as far as I know, are the podcasts we made for the film and also a commentary from David on the movie and deleted scenes. All good stuff.
Rounding Up Donkeys
RUD is still in the casting phase. It looks like they are closer to deciding who the main cast are going to be so I should be able to give you more info towards the end of the week and hopefully a message from producer Anna Duffield.
I Love Luci
Things are progressing at a lightning pace with my short. It wasn't shortlisted for the scheme I entered the script into but other avenues seem to be opening up. I am now looking at potential cast with the fantastic Kahleen Crawford and have the wonderful Brian Coffey on board as producer.
I am currently writing the next draft and hope to have it in a position to apply for funding before Xmas.
When I feel ready I think I am going to put the script on line. I'm still not sure about doing this but I think I may well do it once there is funding in place. The other thing I am thinking of doing is putting footage of the rushes on this site so that people can edit their own versions of my film. This obviously has a load of issues surrounding it so far as funding is concerned but I will tackle those as and when they arise. There will be contractual implications with this sort if thing so I'll need to approach it carefully.
Happy Xmas to all who read this site and all the best for 2008. Your support is much appreciated.
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December 5, 2007
Comment(er)s
Who'd have thunk it?
Quite unbelievably the TypeKey process of leaving a comment on the blog actually works! This is a source of great delight for me as it spells the end of bloody irritating spam and the several hours it takes to work through all that junk.
Of course there is a downside to this technological breakthrough in that the less tech savvy amongst you reading this blog are probably thinking that there is now an impenetrable convoluted commenting system that alienates you from the commenting process. I am guessing, of course, but I know how I feel when I come up against some seemingly pointless system.
If you feel like commenting but feel daunted by the system then here is a step-by-step guide to navigating this new addition to the blog:
1. Get a TypeKey account. It's very simple, just click here.2. Once you've done that as long as you are signed in to TypeKey you should be able to leave a comment and it will be posted automatically and immediately.
Now you can't say that isn't simple.
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December 3, 2007
Monday 3rd December 2007
Not the catchiest of titles for this post, forgive me, it's Monday morning.
Here comes the update, not exactly hot off the press, more like news that's been festering for a week...
Hallam Foe
Follow the link below to some photos of the team at the BAFTA's and BIFA's. Both sets of awards have been limited in their fruits, we picked up the controversial Best Actress at the BAFTA's (a one horse race):
"there was little surprise when Sophia Myles was named best actress for her performance in Hallam Foe - as she was the only nomination in the category." The Scotsman
and shared Best Short with Warp Films for Dog Altogether which we co-produced and was directed by Paddy Considine.
Rounding Up Donkeys
Rounding Up Donkeys is currently in the casting phase, so there isn't a great deal I can say about it at the moment.
I Love Luci
It has been a positive week for my short film having garnered more support from those that have read the script. I have appointed a producer too this week so things should start to move a little faster.
I am currently working on another draft of the script and starting to hone the casting ideas. Incidentally, I am looking for an actress in their mid-thirties who is missing their front four teeth, so if anyone knows anyone or has some useful make-up tips on how to create these effects then I'd dearly love to hear from them.
See y'all next Monday.
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