TV & film extra – a day in the life of
TweetHave you ever wanted to be in the movies? Have you wondered what it’s like to be on a film set? You can. By becoming a TV & film extra. Over the last few years, as well as making my own films, and working on some indie film sets, I’ve also done a little bit […]
Best of Iconic Creative blog 1
TweetThe Best of Iconic Creative blog – Week 1 roundup Well, the first week of the 30 Day Blogging Challenge is done. Last time I tried it I managed to get to day 8. I’m almost there this time and hoping to go past that marker, this time. Hopefully you’ve found the posts interesting and […]
The Story behind What did you do in the war Grandad?
TweetThe Story behind how I made What did you do in the war Grandad? I’ve been researching what happened to my uncle and his crew during WW2 for over seven years. They were shot down on 8 April 1942 and have no known grave. Chatting with my neighbour who works in the film industry as […]
Making short films on a budget
TweetOne of my favourite budget filmmaking reference books is Producer to Producer by Margaret Ryan (Michael Wiese Productions). It is an extensive tome, not really handbag material, but covers all the areas of low budget filmmaking to help you make good quality short films. However having worked on several small indie films and having made 1 […]
What inspired me to get into film?
TweetLike most families, who lost someone during WW2 we occasionally watched a war film on Sunday afternoons, films such as the Dambusters, and I sometimes wondered if my Uncle Jim, had done anything like that. But it never crossed my mind that I would think about making a film. Ever since I was a child, […]
