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Greenwood: a short film script…
A couple of years ago Felicity Evans and I set out to make a short film. Greenwood – a meditation on loss set during the First World War, infused with folk horror elements – was ambitious in terms of look and budget. It was a period piece, with a need for some really strong visualContinue reading “Greenwood: a short film script…”
New pro screenwriting workshop!
In June (7th, 8th, 9th) I will he hosting a three-day course at Anglia Ruskin University, designed to help screenwriters take their work to the next level – that’s the next level not only in terms of the script itself, but also for them professionally. This is an industry-related short course, with a focus onContinue reading “New pro screenwriting workshop!”
BAFTA win for HIS HOUSE
So… On Sunday night two extraordinary things happened almost simultaneously. Hail came down in biblical proportions, covering everything – and HIS HOUSE won a BAFTA for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer. Phoebe Dynevor presented the award to director, Remi Weekes. For those who may not know, Felicity Evans and I pitchedContinue reading “BAFTA win for HIS HOUSE”
HIS HOUSE receives four BAFTA nominations
Nominations for the main BAFTA awards 2021 have just been announced – and HIS HOUSE has been nominated in three categories, including Outstanding British film! The film’s lead actor, Ṣọpẹ́ Dirisu, has also been nominated for BAFTA’s Rising Star Award, bringing the total to four nominations. For the full BAFTA list, go to: https://www.bafta.org/film/awards/2021-nominations-winners?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=film_21
Four BIFA wins for HIS HOUSE!
A great night for HIS HOUSE at the BIFAS with wins for Best Director (Remi Weekes) and Best Actress (Wunmi Mosaku) in additon to Best Production Design and Best Effects. Read the Empire report here, the Variety report here, or visit the BIFA website for the full rundown.
HIS HOUSE gets 16 nominations in British Independent Film Awards
Very happy to announce that HIS HOUSE has been nominated in multiple categories for the British Independent Film Awards, including Director, Screenplay, debut and technical categories. It’s a shame it has to go head to head with the awesome SAINT MAUD (17 nominations) – but if nothing else it shows that horror can do moreContinue reading “HIS HOUSE gets 16 nominations in British Independent Film Awards”
His House: writers’ interview
Here’s an in-depth interview we did with Richard Jackson of Val Verde Broadcasting about the conception, development and writing of HIS HOUSE…
PERCIVAL’s diary
A deeper dive into the making of the virtual production short PERCIVAL from the perspective of the knight himself – aka Rebellion CEO and the film’s star, Jason Kingsley.
New documentary released
Recently, I wrote and co-directed a documentary about my good friends Bob & Barn (aka Paul Arnold and Andrew Barnabas) who have composed many truly epic scores for a whole host of games, film and TV – not least, Sony’s MediEvil series. And today, it’s out there – courtesy of OfficialPSMag. The film was co-directed,Continue reading “New documentary released”