One of the most infuriating – but true – pieces of advice which I received multiple times from a writer friend is this: “Writers write”. When I was first beginning to think of writing, very unconfident and overthinking the whole thing – he would listen to my questions on the whole process – and especiallyContinue reading “3 actions to begin writing”
Monthly Archives: June 2019
Film: Stranger than Fiction (2006)
Recommended viewing – intriguing comedy. Harold Crick begins to hear a voice narrating his life. Is he in control of his life? Or is someone else deciding his fate? In “Stranger than fiction” we follow Harold through his search to find the truth. The script and situation is witty, with its key actors grabbing theContinue reading “Film: Stranger than Fiction (2006)”
Health & Safety Film: Shoes
Comedy: Having designated Friday evenings as “Health & Safety Film Evenings”, we at ,& relax by having a staff showing of a Health & Safety Film by a figment of our imagination: the unintentionally comic Professor Mal Archaic. Professor Mal Archaic: Yes, revellers, once again we come to the end of a working weekContinue reading “Health & Safety Film: Shoes”
Film Double Bill: Woman at War/Amazing Grace
Two excellent films back-to-back: “A woman at war” and “Amazing Grace”
Film Shorts
How do you get feedback when you’ve made a short film/video? Perhaps made for college – once you’ve sent it round the Film Festival circuit – where next? Check out a Facebook group: “Short Film Sharer.” It gives space to get feedback for films viewable online – and of course seeing what other filmmakers haveContinue reading “Film Shorts”
Scottish Landscape Painting: Libby Scott
Come into the wild Scottish Landscape with painter Libby Scott… you won’t need a brolly or wellies – this video by Josh Davie takes you there. Libby’s love of the outdoors and artist’s eye help you see even more beauty and colour in the scenery – and Josh’s videowork highlights the texture and movement. AnContinue reading “Scottish Landscape Painting: Libby Scott”
