Talking Pictures

by Johnson, Lucy; Jones, Graham; British Film Institute. African & Caribbean Unit

• ISBN13: 9780851706047
• ISBN10: 0851706045
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-02-01
• Publisher: British Film Inst

Summary

Talking Picturesis a vibrant collection of interviews with the cream of new talent emerging in the British film industry today. It's a vivid snapshot and informal handbook of the trials and tribulations--and joys--of independent filmmaking: from the scriptwriting and financing to shooting, editing, marketing, and distribution. Interviewees include Eric Fellner, executive producer ofFour Weddings and a Funeral; Andrew Macdonald, producer ofTrainspottingandThe Beach; Gary Sinyor, co-director ofLeon the Pig Farmer; Brianne Perkins of theChildren's Film Unit; Ray Brady, director of the highly controversialBoy Meets Girl; and A. Hans Scheirl, director, producer, and actor of seven parts in the 'low to no budget'Dandy Dust.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Preface	p. 1
Introduction and acknowledgments	p. 2
Paul Trijbits	p. 3
Alex Usborne	p. 8
Daniel Figuero	p. 13
Jeremy Bolt	p. 20
Elisar C. Kennedy	p. 25
Sam Taylor	p. 31
Caleb Lindsay	p. 36
Stefan Schwartz	p. 39
Simon Onwurah	p. 46
Bill Britten	p. 51
Tim Dennison	p. 57
Kaprice Kea	p. 61
Philippa Braithwaite	p. 64
A. Hans Scheirl	p. 68
Steve Simpson	p. 72
Gary Sinyor	p. 77
Ray Brady	p. 82
Andrew Macdonald	p. 86
Paul Brooks	p. 90
Mike Sarne	p. 94
Brianna Perkins	p. 99
Debbie Shuter and Adam Tysoe	p. 104
Charles Teton	p. 109
Paul Hills	p. 113
Michael Hakata	p. 116
Eric Fellner	p. 120
Simon Sprackling and Tim James	p. 123
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