Music & Emotion – conveying the right message: Looking at the relationship between emotion and image and addressing the sensitivities of that relationship It seems obvious, the statement that music and emotion are intertwined and have a direct relationship to our perception of image when these elements are married together. In films, TV, Documentaries, … Continue reading
As the year of 2011 comes to an end and promises are made, resolutions created, I look back on the last twelve months and say quite honestly- ‘I’ve had a comfortable year’. That may sound pleasant, and it was in some ways, but with no more pages to flip on my calendar it has dawned … Continue reading
I wanted to push myself. I wrote a list of what I lacked in my films which other film makers had – good drama, professional actors, a budget, lights and a fancy camera. My last short films where just ‘student films’ bad camera work, no-budget, no lights, I learnt a lot from them but I … Continue reading
Listening to any podcasts, reading any articles or taking advice from others there is one thing that raises it’s head time and time again. The importance of networking. The old adage “you only get one chance to make a first impression” is as important when networking through online social media as it is when attending … Continue reading
What can video marketing do for you & your business? Marketing videos are becoming more popular with the boom of youtube and social media. Advertising with video has become an affordable way for small businesses to market themselves to a vast market. Videos are great as they: 1.Allow you to get across your message quickly … Continue reading
We know how important it is to get yourself out there, and to share your work with people. If nobody sees your work or knows about what you do, then you won’t get very far. Danielle Freedman of Freedman PR very kindly agreed to do telephone interview about the PR profession and why it’s so … Continue reading
Foot in Film aims to provide helpful tips and support for film and media graduates, students and people trying to get a foot in the door in the creative industries, especially in film. We know how hard it is to ‘make it’ in the industry and even manage to get a work experience placement or … Continue reading
I’m sure you’re all familiar with J.K Rowling’s series of stories following the lives of three young wizards: Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, but are you aware of the many parodies of the beloved tales of magic and adventure? Barry Trotter, Potter Puppet Pals and the mentions from Comic Relief, Epic Movie and … Continue reading
A place where women come to creatively, support & grow with each other in production One day unexpectedly, I received a phone call from one sister and a text from another sister, informing me of this women group called “SISTERHOOD NYC.” The group had just begin shooting short films. I previously did some … Continue reading
In 2007, I first heard about the concept of a web series and at the time it appeared to be a vague and undefined platform for content (not much has changed on that front) – but it also seemed like a great opportunity since it is quite rare for a new storytelling medium to present itself. What I have gathered from attending … Continue reading