3 episodes
"This Film Should Be Played Loud" Ross Birks
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- TV & Film
On 15th August 2016, I finished the screenplay for "Hollywood Boulevard". This podcast is about turning that script into my first feature film.
Can you make a film with no industry contacts and no money? What exactly is the difference between making a feature and a short film? Can you attract name actors on the strength of the script alone? How hard is it transforming a screenplay into a great film?
This weekly podcast will aim to answer these questions and more by documenting my journey as a filmmaker during the making of "Hollywood Boulevard".
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The Making of "Hollywood Boulevard" - Episode 6: One Week Until Shooting
In this episode I talk about some last minute casting additions, Joe Swanberg movies, the importance of details, the headache of scheduling, knowing when to compromise and personal ambitions for the film.
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The Making of "Hollywood Boulevard" - Episode 5: The Peaks & Valleys of Pre-Production
In this episode I get you up to date on all things pre-production on "Hollywood Boulevard". I discuss a casting switch-up, my epic battle and defeat of the dreaded self-doubt, my love of actors and rehearsing as well as the pressures of trying to organise a film shoot when you have no idea what you're doing. I also get smug about writing and praise my DOP too much.
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The Making of "Hollywood Boulevard" - Episode 4: The Cast Chime In
In this episode, I am joined by three actors from "Hollywood Boulevard" - Monica Sagar (Max), Guy Walker (Felix) and Terry Corbett (Victor) - and we discuss the first read-through, initial reactions, how everyone is approaching the project and short films vs. features. Oh and Guy spoils Shaun of the Dead.
Our social media stuff is underway too.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HollywoodBlvdUK
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hollywoodblvdfilm/
And follow the actors!
https://twitter.com/Guyston_Walker
https://twitter.com/monicasagar
http://terencejcorbett.com