Preparation: In the build up to our screening event, we made a list of jobs that needed to be completed  and allocated them fairly around our group. I was given the job of receptionist which meant my main roles were to greet people on the day, direct people to where they needed to sit and set up for our … Continue reading The Screening →

Sound design masterclass by Chad Raymond.  For this masterclass, sound mixer Chad Raymond came to teach us about the importance of sound design. It was a very useful masterclass as we were able to show him our rough cuts for his feedback and advice on what sounds to use. He also showed us some before … Continue reading Post-production masterclasses →

Session 5: For the first session of our script development, we all sat around a table and begun pitching ideas to each other. We aimed to create a space that enabled everyone to share ideas without judgement. Whilst we were going around, a common theme in our ideas became apparent: an apocalyptic situation of the … Continue reading Session 5/6/7 – Developing our script →

As planned in the previous session, this day was designed to provide us with practice and knowledge of how to operate cameras. In the morning, we received a masterclass from Alex Shipman and Joseph Nowell on how to use Blackmagic cameras, a variety of light set ups and the professional conduct regarding when handling cameras. … Continue reading Session 4 – Camera training + swede filming →

  Within this session, we were first introduced to our tutors: Sami Abusamra and Anna Maguire. They each gave a short overview of their careers, work and how they would assist us throughout our filmmaking process. We were then given an ambiguous script with no explantation of character, location or story and given the task … Continue reading Session 3 – Swede’s Planning →

We were fortunate enough to have Rhidian Davis (cultural programme manager) and Dick Fiddy (comedy screenwriter) to offer us an overview of comedy genres throughout history and in our current climate. We looked through examples of comedy ranging from slapstick to screwball to alternative in order to gain an understanding of the diversity of the … Continue reading Session 2 – Comedy Masterclass & Alumni Panel →

In our first session, we were introduced to our team and brief. Then by participating in a full on physical workshop lead by comedy actress and writer Seda Yidiz, we begun to build the foundation of our working relationships. The activities were primarily based on physical comedy and timing, particularly focusing on 'why is this actually … Continue reading Session 1 – ‘Ice Breaking’ →