This is especially useful when trying out new mediums of filming. Rather than try to take this process online, I decided to work with people I knew or had worked with before.īoth Lucy-Hilton-Jones and Dusan Mrden were in previous shorts I had written and directed ( The Many Faces of Beth Jones and Yes, Virginia respectively), so I knew that they were the kind of actors who could pull off the roles I had.īy continually working with the same team, you can build trust and an understanding of how they work (and vice versa for them with you)! Usually, you could have a casting call and get people to audition, where you can see if they’re suitable for the role and how they would work with you, the director. One of the best ways to go about this is limiting the number of people on set.ĭuring the planning stage, you can decide which departments are critical to the film’s success and which can be done without.įor example, with Life’s a Show, we would have had a hair & makeup/costume department to help with all the changes (it’s set over a few days), but ultimately decided this could be handled without them.Īnother part of pre-production that becomes difficult with lockdown is auditioning and rehearsals. This isn’t something quickly done on a budget (though this may change soon with the ability to get home tests in the UK). Large-scale productions have an entire department dedicated to regularly testing the cast & crew to make sure everyone is clear to come to set.
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The make or break point of any film is using the planning – and this is even more important when considering how to create a Covid safe set experience. We’re currently crowdfunding to hire some post-production help and cover festival submission fees! PlanningĪctor Jon Tarcy, Writer/Director Harvey Puttock, and Cinematographer Lexy Anderson on set (Photo: Bailey Graham) Note: All stills in this article are pre-color grade. If you’re interested in making a short film over Zoom (or any other videocall software!) or how to film during Covid-19, check out the tips below. Things quickly escalate as he realizes what he truly needs is an audience, or else his performance is pointless. Taking this thought all too literal, he decides to hire a director to help guide him through his everyday life over video call. Without acting, his life lacks direction. The film follows an actor, Matt, whose play is canceled, who realizes, after a particularly difficult conversation with his mother. This gave me the inspiration for the film.
Making a Comedy Short Film – An Introductionĭuring the height of Covid-19, I noticed more and more people taking to social media, going live, and showing elements of their everyday lives. I ended up writing and directing a short film called Life’s a Show, a 10-minute comedy looking at people’s need for attention and recognition.
While I knew it would be difficult to shoot something during the pandemic, I decided to try to make a short film when things began to open up again at the tail-end of last year. The 2020 pandemic put a stop to many things last year, including grinding the whole filmmaking industry to a halt.
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