February 2012
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WatchFour Hours. Andre Rettedal’s dream movie is now available to be streamed online. Don’t miss a great opportunity to participate in this young Norwegian’s success!
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What a Film Distributor is looking for. Tip #10
Technical directing precision
Follow the 180 degrees rule.
Do not cross the eyeline unless you know what you are doing.
Make your actors walk in and out of shots.
Make shot sizes match
For more information on these issues and more general principles on how to direct see http://www.lavideofilmmaker.com/movie-making/how-to-direct.html
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A Veteran British Film Studio Is No More →
One of Britain’s top film studios, which has hosted shoots for The Iron Lady, War Horse and The Beatles’ movies A Hard Day’s Night and Help!, has gone into administration.
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What a Film Distributor is looking for. Tip #8
The editing of the film draws your audience’s perception.
Editing is the assembly of different shots aimed at creating a coherent sequence.
It is an artform.
The film director should always take control of the film editing as his vision will only be illustrated if he can control the editing.
If not, the film will be a nightmare to edit and will consist of inconsistencies, jump cuts and...
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FOUR HOURS - Great Support for the Young Norwegian... →
Andre Rettedal is receiving high profile support. He is the future.
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RECRUITING NOW: MARKETING INTERNS WANTED.
Denton Distribution are recruiting to two highly motivated MARKETING INTERNS.
We are looking for someone who has an interest in film and has a marketing degree / diploma.
This will be great experience for someone to get experience in the exciting, fast moving film industry.
Please send your CV ariana@dentondvd.com
[closing date 24 February 2012]
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What a Film Distributor is looking for. Tip #8
Your production design designs the potential of your film.
The world of your film must be thought out, brainstormed and locked in well in advance.
Do not just put up with whatever is there or what ever you have.
You must decide in advance the colours, the styles and everything else visual and prepare it all accordingly.
The appearance of everything in your movie will ultimately be portrayed on...
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British film shining away at Sundance →
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What a Film Distributor is looking for. Tip #7
Continuity - make everything flow.
Static elements (actor’s clothes)
Dynamic elements (cigarette becoming progressively shorter)
These elements need to be controlled. This is very important as they need to be kept consistent with the story when the film is edited.
If the film is not shot in chronological order this could be a major issue.
Continue on continuity...
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What a Film Distributor is looking for. Tip #6
Casting needs to be thorough and thought through.
This is definitely a part of filmmaking you cannot afford to get wrong.
It can be very frustrating but it is definitely worth the effort.
Actors are supposed to breathe life into your characters.
Miscasting can really compromise your films success.
Find out more about casting films...
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Secrets of British Film Success →
Read this! Find out why the British Film industry is booming and will continue!
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Evening Standard Film Awards: Here are the... →
From first-class film-makers to polished performers, the best of this country’s cinematic talent was recognised at last night’s Evening Standard British Film Awards. Our judges report on what made the winners triumphant.
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What a Film Distributor is looking for. Tip #5
Sound is an important key
Poor sound is sometimes the biggest downfall of independent films.
You’d think the sound doesn’t play major roles in a movie but it does.
Some professionals claim that if the image is not great, this can be compensated by a great story line.
However poor sound is intolerable!
Sound recording should be taken extremely seriously if you want to keep an...
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What a Film Distributor is looking for. Tip #4
Move the camera in a planned and specific way to capture greatness
This is very closely related to the camerawork issue. (Discussed in Tip #3.)
As well as imaginative camera angles, the movement of the camera should be used a tool to further draw the audience into your story.
Camera movement should not be motivated by whether the actors are moving or not, it should be motivated by the actions...
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January 2012
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Shadow Dancer comes out in the Sun to dance.... →
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What a Film Distributor is looking for. Tip #3
Simply look through the camera and see the greatness.
There is brilliant camerawork and there is abysmal camera work. Make sure you are not the latter, it cripples your filmmaking from the get go.
Never over estimate good framing techniques.
It is proven that imaginative camerawork increases the connection between your brilliant story line and your engaging audience. However, if the camerawork...
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Oscar Nomination's Announced →
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win an iPad 2, inside scoop and up to date news... →
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Oscar's nomination to be revealed. Meryl Streep... →
We hop she does, it would be very well deserved!
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Don't let classics go to waste, sell them to the... →
The Independent covers a breakthrough story today. Britain has spectacular Classic Films. Britain has an avid cinema-goer statistic. The “popcorn-munching” people of today who love to watch their films - why not re-sell classics to them!
It is a great idea which proposes that the legend of films will continue to stay alive. If this is marketed correctly to the best demographic, this...
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What a Film Distributor is looking for. Tip #2
See the light in the beginning.
Lighting your film correctly and effectively automatically affects the way an audience judges your movie.
For example; Moody lighting and dark shadows and a light hearted comedy would not be suited. The two do not compliment one another and changes the way the audience views it.the way you light your film significantly affects how your audience perceives it.
A...
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What a Film Distributor is looking for. Tip #1
A spectacular screenplay goes a long way.
Screenplay is vital.
The director, the actors, the equipment and the grind is all wasted if the story is useless.
The hard work needs to be put in right from when the pen touches the paper - this ensures that the story is good enough to sell.
Most people do not care about who directed the film, or whose in the film more than what the film is actually...
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"Serious films that have not been Box Office... →
British Film has been dominating the news recently. This article opposes those of the government who believe that they should only support those commercial films. Other films out there need to be recognised for their performance and their talented abilities. It is not fair to just side line those who have not been Box Office smashes for any reason.
Denton supports those, so should Britain!
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"The Future of British Film". →
perfectionisacruelmistress:
An independent report on how the British film industry should change and be made more exposed to a more varied audience. Quite an interesting read, if you’re interested in film and making them.
The Hell Of It All: How to save the British film... →
15 Jan 2012: Charlie Brooker: Attention British film-makers: the prime minister requires you to make more commercial movies. Here’s how…
British film-makers! Put down those clapperboards and pay attention because David Cameron, who happens to be a huge fan of your work – assuming…
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This Is My Quest
littlebritishfilmblog:
Hello. My name’s Siobhan and I am a British film addict. Unfortunately this affliction is very rare and there is no known cure. My hope is that some day most of the population will share some understanding of the condition and join me in spreading the word of British Film!
I have set up this Tumblr in order to record the British films I am currently watching. I hope to...
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Social Network Breakthrough: Facebook to employ a... →
The power of social network’s continue to grow.
With Video-on-Demand services, Facebook users can now stream and rent movies directly from Facebook.
Abduction, starring Taylor Launter, is the first movie available for rent!
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Are British film makers as under appreciated...
dandancantfly:
i’m seriously curious, i don’t think i’ve ever read an article or seen a tv segment that lauds over out home grown talent the way the Americans and Europeans do with their artists.
Yes Danny Boyle had his 5 minutes after he won his Oscar and Tom Hooper also after his earlier in the year but even when Ken Russell past away just over a month ago he got a brief mention on the News...
David Cameron dictating to the UK Film Industry....
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Tinker Taylor up for UK Film Awards →
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Support British Film Week, Lord Smith →
Lord Smith aims to capitalise on the Golden Period for British Films.
“British film is in prime position to make a major contribution to the growth of the UK’s economy, to the development of attractive and fulfilling careers for young people and to the creation of job opportunities across the country,” Lord Smith said.
He’s right! We should be celebrating British Films....
