When it comes to the world of film making these days the type of gear used ranges anywhere from more high tech than a sci-fi film to your parents old super 8. There are many contributing factors to what gear is used including budget, style, and accessibility but when even your mobile phone is enough …
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You have an idea for a film, but you're not sure where to start when it comes to making it a reality. Or perhaps you do know how to start, but the thought of it is just so daunting you keep making excuses not to. If you are lacking in motivation or knowledge then I …
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Support for women is growing. The Oscars a few nights ago, and the Golden Globe's before it, are key examples of how people with influence are using their powers to support the change that needs to happen. Despite this however only 6 women managed to win Oscars, including the gender specific best supporting and lead actress awards. But …
In the day and age of the internet no one can really hide behind the excuse that there was nowhere to publish their work, that they had no money to pay for advertising, that the world of distribution was closed off. When it comes to creating and sharing work in the 21st century it has become …
So it's time to start up this blog again for 2018! The past year has been a big year for women in film. In the work that they have produced, and in closing that gender gap. Awareness is the main word I think of when I look back at 2017. Women found their voice and we're not …
This came up in conversation the other day when I was doing some training about respect and creating a positive culture in the workplace. However I think its relevant to the everyday and specifically to the issue of gender disparity. The topic I'm speaking about is unconscious bias. So what is it exactly? Our brains …
