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scripts don't often turn into films without the Director having a vision for that script. So how does that happen? Well... with Directors notes. A Directors Notes or Treatment is a document that explains your film, why you're making it and who you're making it with. So I thought it would be valuable to share some of the things I picked up during this exercise with anyone else out there who is writing a Director's Notes for the first time too.
There is a desperate need for unique storytelling to make a comeback in cinema. In this modern age movie goers are drowning in Superhero films and Disney remakes and it is leaving many of us gasping for fresh air. This week I got to take a deep breath for the first time in a while …
It's Women's History Month in America at the moment, but I wanted to join in on the celebration as I think it's important to acknowledge those women who have contributed to shaping the world we live in now. But I must admit that when I try and list women who had a big impact on …
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My new girl crush is undoubtedly Ava DuVernay. She is such an inspiration to me as an aspiring film director myself and every time I see an interview with her or hear her speak its completely uplifting. But what kind of fan would I be without actually seeing her work. Ava has directed a handful …