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Mini Productions – making shorts and supporting parents

Sally Hodgson — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 10:34:30 +0000

Producer April Kelley is the founder of Mini Productions, the latest recipient of our Raising Films Ribbon. Ahead of going into production on two short films - DO THIS FOR ME and JUST IN CASE - April talked to Raising Films about the working practices herself and her business partner Sara Huxley, have put [...]

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To shoot, or not to shoot when baby is on the way

Sally Hodgson — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 10:41:19 +0000

Clare Shields is an independent producer and together with her husband Alex runs Sixty Clicks Productions. The saying ‘it takes a village’ applies so vividly here as Clare and Alex, embarking on their second short narrative film together, faced a decision on timing. Lining up all the elements for production had been a three-year [...]

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Manjinder Virk on creativity during lockdown

Sally Hodgson — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 13:17:07 +0000

On set for WITH LOVE FROM CALAIS; Annemarie Lean-Vercoe on camera, Manjinder directing her daughter, Lyla. Director Manjinder Virk shares her experience of making her latest film, 23 DAYS, entirely in lockdown with her all-female team, how they collectively made creative decisions while balancing childcare and home schooling and how sometimes making films can [...]

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Kim Albright shares parenthood and production

Sally Hodgson — Thu, 30 May 2019 15:24:59 +0000

Kim Albright took some time out (fuelled by caffiene and sugar) to write a piece for Raising Films about production and parenthood. Thanks Kim, over to you! One kid is asleep (I think, I hope!), the other at forest school (for 2 ½ hours, YES!) and I’m sitting here with a cup of tea [...]

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Screenwriter Amy Rich on how long-term illness inspired her short film script

Sally Hodgson — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 10:39:53 +0000

Screenwriter Amy Rich talks to us about how a serious illness and long-term care for a family member can simultaneously put the brakes on creativity while inspiring cathartic output. This is the first in a series of stories from our community about caring. If you have something to share with us please get in touch. [...]

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Testimonial: Kate Cheeseman

So Mayer — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 11:26:48 +0000

Nearly 18 months ago, I took part in the first Making It Possible event put on by Raising Films and went for a wonderful day in Edinburgh. It was a day that gave me the courage and direction to return to the job I loved and had fought so hard to succeed in. That day [...]

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Testimonial: Jennifer Monks and Michelle Eastwood

Admin — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 08:45:23 +0000

It was a manic Monday in the To Know Him production office – 7 days from the start of principal photography. I was about to go out on a tech recce and I got the text! Michelle (my producing partner) had given birth! It was official – not only was I now the last member [...]

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Film and Television Charity Family Support Fund Awardee Rosie Toner – On Bridging their Childcare Needs

Admin — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 11:19:03 +0000

Rosie is an Artist/Filmmaker who has screened her work at venues including the ICA, Tate Liverpool and Camden Arts Centre as well as the international festival circuit. Rosie is currently in development with her first feature film The Saviours funded by Film Agency Wales. * I found out about Raising Films and the Film and [...]

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Esther May Campbell: Radical Tending at Elm Tree Farm

So Mayer — Sat, 16 Sep 2017 08:00:22 +0000

Water Salad on Monday arrives this September: a book and exhibition of beautiful black and white photographs that tenderly picks their way through the special natures that exist at the magical Elm Tree Farm, a working farm comprised of animals, plants, volunteers, carers and adults with learning disabilities. Film maker and photographer Esther May Campbell has been in situ here [...]

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Testimonial: Anne-Marie O’Connor

Admin — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 11:10:57 +0000

Anne-Marie O’Connor has written for the theatre, penned three novels and ghost written a number of best selling books but has since changed focus to TV. Writing on Waterloo Road before co-creating Sky 1’s Trollied. She is currently working on returning dramas both in the UK and in the US and has written her first [...]

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