DREAM TO SILVER SCREEN PODCAST by Wagyu Films (UK FILM STUDIO / FILM PRODUCTION COMPANY)
The 'FROM DREAMS TO SILVER SCREEN PODCAST' is the team from Wagyu Films discussing our latest projects, film making advice and working in the industry.
If you are interested in moving into the film industry or need tips for improving your films, this is the podcast for you (if you can stand terrible dad jokes anyway).
Episode #9 - Filming our first feature film (Feat. David Roberts, Keith Lupton & Gerald Buckfield)
In our latest episode we speak to Gerald Buckfield who recorded the sound of Older Gods AND composed / produced the soundtrack!
We talk with Gez about the following:
– What was it like working on Older Gods together
– Common sound problems to avoid on set
– Advice for getting the best sound on set so you don’t have to rely on ADR
– How we initially worked with Gerald just for sound but were introduced to his amazing music
– The most difficult parts of producing a score
– How film makers can work with composers to get the specific sound they need
– How to use music to improve a scene (or how the wrong music can spoil one!)
AND YOU HEAR EXAMPLES FROM THE OLDER GODS SOUNDTRACK!
Episode #8 - Filming our first feature film (Feat. David Roberts, Keith Lupton, Scott Bishop & Shaun Bishop)
Covered in the episode:
-The story of Older Gods
– Working in a remote location, miles from anywhere and the problems you will find
– Problems we ran into that film makers should keep in mind
– Techniques we used to move through shooting quickly, but keeping quality high.
– Managing the footage & digital files as you film
– Working with actors and choosing the right people for your project
– Choosing the right location for your film
– Equipment that helped us move quicker through the shoot
– Our favourite aspects from the shoot
– Advice on how upcoming filmmakers can do the same
We mentioned in the podcast that we filmed in 11 days but we have had 2 pick up shoots since recording!
Episode #7 - Filming a TV pilot / PATRIARCH updates (Feat. David Roberts, Keith Lupton & Shaun Bishop)
Some of the topics covered:
- How we filmed a TV pilot in 2 days
- Things to keep in mind for production design of your film
- How having a good relationship with location managers is essential
- Processes to save time
- Ideas of lighting equipment to use
- Working with actors
- Keeping to schedule
- What mistakes we made and how you can avoid them.
- Filming during Covid
- Movie news
- An update on Patriarch and other projects we have on our slate in 2021
- Film recommendations
Episode #6 - Writing, improving and finishing your screenplay (Feat. David Roberts, Keith Lupton, Shaun Bishop & Scott Bishop)
Some of the topics covered:
- The different drafts of Patriarch and what we learned along the way
- Strategies for producing your script faster
- How to improve dialogue
- Processes to save time
- Writing to produce the film OR to sell it
- How to format scripts
- What actors want to see when reading your script
Episode #5 - Storyboarding your film (Feat. David Roberts & Andrew Sexton)
Some of the topics covered:
- How Patriarch was storyboarded
- How a director & storyboard artist can work together effectively
- How storyboards help the editor of the film
- Processes to save time
- What to avoid / not worry about
- How storyboards can actually help your sound department
- How your storyboards will help improve the VFX / CGI process
- What mistakes we made and how you can avoid them.
Episode #4 - How to find the right location for your shoot (Feat. David Roberts & Keith Lupton)
Some of the topics covered:
- What most people forget about when choosing a location (that may ruin your shoot)
- What has to be put in place to keep your cast & crew safe
- Common issues caused by choosing the wrong location
- What you have to have put in place for location managers
- What actors want from you at a location
- What to do if the weather spoils your shoot
- Some ‘hidden gem’ film recommendations
- Updates on Patriarch’s production
Episode #3 - How to get your film funded (Feat. David Roberts & Scott Bishop)
Some of the topics covered:
- What you need to get funding but people don’t tell you
- How we got funding for our film
- What you have to prepare before applying / pitching
- What investors want to see and read
- How to put a budget together
- Who you need to get on your team to help find funding
- Where to find funding
Episode #2 - Lessons learned from filming our short films (Feat. David Roberts, Shaun Bishop & Scott Bishop)
Some of the topics covered:
- Composing music for your edit
- Hiring camera equipment & lenses from the right place
- Using actors
- Blocking while filming
- Long takes over editing
- Lighting outdoors (or on top of a mountain in our case!)
- Film recommendations & Recent movie news
Episode #1 (Part 2) - Moving into production from development (Feat. David Roberts, Shaun Bishop, Keith Lupton & Scott Bishop)
Some of the topics covered:
- Advice for actors looking to impress production companies and casting directors
- How to stand out to film investors (from the 100’s of other scripts that cross their desk)
- How we are approaching VFX / CGI in Patriarch
- Working with gore practical effects.
- Advice for film makers giving scripts to an actor’s agent
- The importance of casting and how 90% of your problems are fixed once you find the right cast
- How preparation can keep your budget down
- The type of cast and crew we are looking for
- Why having the wrong shot list can ruin your filming day
- Why its OK if the 1st edit of your film or short sucks!
- Why over-directing your film will ruin it for your audience
- Why you need to be flexible with your ideas if you want to find film funding
- Opening weekend worries
Our cinematographers biggest fear - Endless unreasonable comments about Scott’s Hawaiian shirt
Episode #1 (Part 1) - The worries about starting our first funded feature film! (Feat. David Roberts, Shaun Bishop, Keith Lupton & Scott Bishop)
Some of the topics covered:
- Advice for actors looking to impress production companies and casting directors
- How to stand out to film investors (from the 100’s of other scripts that cross their desk)
- How we are approaching VFX / CGI in Patriarch
- Working with gore practical effects.
- Advice for film makers giving scripts to an actor’s agent
- The importance of casting and how 90% of your problems are fixed once you find the right cast
- How preparation can keep your budget down
- The type of cast and crew we are looking for
- Why having the wrong shot list can ruin your filming day
- Why its OK if the 1st edit of your film or short sucks!
- Why over-directing your film will ruin it for your audience
- Why you need to be flexible with your ideas if you want to find film funding
- Opening weekend worries
Our cinematographers biggest fear - Endless unreasonable comments about Scott’s Hawaiian shirt
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