interviews – podcasts – reviews
Phillip also manages a Facebook screenwriting group, Screenwriters Talking Shop. This is a super-friendly, helpful and supportive group and a great resource for all writers serious about their craft.
ife has been incredibly busy as of late, but I have taken steps into animating Bertie already. If I can get this out by Easter then I will be very happy! Of course, you'll be the first to see it.
Fade In What’s up?! It’s been quite some time since I’ve updated on here. Tech issues forced me into a summer hiatus which has ultimately made me think about what I want to do with The Mighty Dragon and exactly what to share on here. For now, the Dragon is resting, it’s on a break…not... Continue Reading →
I'm not normally a number chaser at all - in fact, I hate numbers, always have preferred words! However, I can't help feeling an overwhelming sense of pride hitting the 25,000 viewer milestone with The Mighty Dragon. My first post explaining my project was back in February - I've not wanted to bomb the blog too... Continue Reading →
The benefits of a social media detox for writers.
An interview with writer David Henry Hwang
Thoughts on my birthday eve I watched a programme a few years back about ageing and the positive effects on someone's life - which was quite refreshing seeing that you normally just hear the downsides. This programme affected me quite a bit especially seeing someone skydiving in their 90s! Much respect to them. That with... Continue Reading →
Joe Fiorello is a Hong Kong based screenwriter, actor and director. But a closer look on IMDb shows that he is so much more (producer, cinematographer and editor) with many titles under his belt. I was very lucky to have the opportunity to pose Joe 10 Q’s about his experience in the film industry. 10... Continue Reading →
Research! Why? Isn't that spending hours trawling through the internet, or your head endlessly stuck in books? Nope, not for me! It's the chance to pack my bags and get flying to another fabulous location - with the next stop....Venice! I won't go into the reasons why research is important (that should be damn obvious)... Continue Reading →
Barbara Jane Mackie is a BBC trained script and screenwriter, author, composer and lyricist. That’s pretty impressive to say the least! Barbara’s work covers both TV (Dalziel & Pascoe, Dangerfield, Mimi, Cowboy Girls) and theatre (Rumpy Pumpy!) so I was very keen to speak to a writer who transitions through genres to impart some words of... Continue Reading →
Behind the scenes of the film War
Accents! I love them..no that's a lie, I am fascinated by accents, it's something I touch upon in my upcoming film review too. My accent is odd and I am mocked regularly by my friends... its a combination of all the places I have lived. Romford is my birth place (a town now swallowed into... Continue Reading →