by Eve Pierce | 3 February, 2017 | Filmmaking
It’s not so very long since documentaries were essentially televisual filler. They were the kind of thing you’d watch lazily on a Saturday evening, or have playing in the background while you cooked dinner. Unless you had a special interest in the topic,...
by Eve Pierce | 13 December, 2016 | Filmmaking
For the first time ever, Forbes Magazine held a short film festival aimed at talented under 30s, the results of which were announced earlier in the month. Whilst this, in and of itself, is not particularly noteworthy, their decision to include a ‘Shot on a Cellphone’...
by Eve Pierce | 19 October, 2016 | Screenwriting
All successful films (independent or otherwise) start with one thing: a great story that’s worth telling. You can learn the best filming techniques, which camera best suits your needs, and how to secure the right cast. But without a great story, you won’t have a great...
by Eve Pierce | 1 May, 2014 | Screenwriting
It remains a taboo subject even in a more open-minded 21st century where mental health resources are more available and commonly discussed than ever before, and where the stigmatised subject serves as a sensationalistic device for impact. Effectively conveying pain in...
