Interviews

Lexy Andersonand Ben Murrayare a filmmaking duo based in London, who regularly collaborate on short films. They’re here today on Writesofluid to share with us some insight into the process and some excellent tips for both writers and filmmakers… We wanted to share the story about our most recent film, […]

TOP TIPS ON WRITING, PREPPING AND SHOOTING A SHORT FILM! Guest post by filmmakers Lexy Anderson and Ben Murray

3 Mar, 2018 in Education / Interviews tagged how to shoot a film in 24 hours / how to write a short script / how to write an improvised script / prepping a short film / short film / tips for filmmakers / tips for writing short scripts by Sofluid

Rick – writer of THE PROPOSITION (2008), STIGMATA (2009) and TV series’ HAUNTED and PEACEMAKERS – created THE SCREENPLAY SHOW because he wanted to prove to others that if he could do it, they could too. In the promo video (see end of post), Rick says himself that this won’t […]

Interview: STIGMATA screenwriter Rick Ramage tells us about his new online screenwriting show – part #2

8 Jul, 2016 in Advice / Interviews tagged haunted / interview / interview with a screenwriter / movie screenwriter / online screenwriting show / peacemakers / screenwriting TV show / stigmata / the proposition / the screenplay show / tv screenwriter by Sofluid

Say what?! An actual multi-part online show all about screenwriting? Coooool! I don’t know about you, but this is something I’m pretty excited about! Rick – writer of THE PROPOSITION (2008), STIGMATA (2009) and TV series’ HAUNTED and PEACEMAKERS – created this show because he wanted to prove to others […]

Interview: STIGMATA screenwriter Rick Ramage tells us about his new online screenwriting show – part #1

1 Jul, 2016 in Interviews / Opportunity tagged haunted / interview / interview with a screenwriter / movie screenwriter / online screenwriting show / peacemakers / screenwriting TV show / stigmata / the proposition / the screenplay show / tv screenwriter by Sofluid

I was really excited when Carolyn Goodyear, to whom I’ve given feedback on some short scripts, contacted me to share her wonderful news – that she’s been longlisted in the Reed short film competition with her entry ‘Sesquipedaliainst’! So I found out more… Carolyn, welcome to the Writesofluid blog! Tell […]

Interview with a Reed short film competition longlist contender!

1 Mar, 2015 in Advice / Interviews tagged actress / competition / interview / short film by Sofluid

Hello, I’m Paul Draper. I’ve been writing on and off for years, but having a big push on it this year, with a number of goals including self publishing, acceptance in genre periodicals and various targets associated with BBC Writers Room etc. Sounds like a fantastic year you have planned, […]

Interview: Paul Draper tells us what it’s like to take part in #loglinechallenge…

31 Jan, 2014 in Interviews / Writing Challenge by Sofluid

Hello, my name is Steve Willis. I am an Engineering Project Manager in the Rail Industry which involves meetings all over the UK with clients such as Network Rail and subcontractors. I am a divorced dad with 3 wonderful girls aged 18, 11 and 9 with my oldest at Durham […]

Interview: Steve Willis tells us what it’s like to take part in #loglinechallenge…

1 Jan, 2014 in Interviews / Writing Challenge tagged #loglinechallenge / interview by Sofluid

What do you write? Primarily features and stage plays. I have a period adventure story about the escape of Charles II (when he hid in the oak tree) a romantic comedy, a TV pilot about some people caught up in a pyramid selling scam. I am rewriting a comedy about […]

Tuesday Chat: Helen Bang tells us what it’s like to take part in #loglinechallenge…

26 Nov, 2013 in Interviews / Writing Challenge by Sofluid

I was lucky enough to work on a report for Tricia Walker’s novel “Benedict’s Brother” earlier this year leading up to its relaunch. It’s a very exciting time indeed, because this novel – previously published as blog excerpts – has not only achieved the biggest selling début launch of an […]

Tuesday Chat: Interview with Tricia Walker – from novel to the big screen!

19 Nov, 2013 in Interviews by Sofluid

Tim’s worked with some big names – Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bill Murray to name but a couple. Having started out in advertising, Tim then took to screenwriting and even made the brave move of relocating his family to LA; the subject of his new book “Adventures in La La Land”, […]

Tuesday Chat: Interview with Hollywood script doctor, screenwriter and author Tim John!

12 Nov, 2013 in Interviews by Sofluid

It’s almost the end of October’s #loglinechallenge! Our star of the month was Jackie Jager, who has been persistently creative and active in our Facebook group and has amassed an impressive collection of new story ideas! I caught up with Jackie, ahead of our new November challenge, to find out […]

Jackie Jager tells us what it’s like to take part in #loglinechallenge…

31 Oct, 2013 in Interviews / Writing Challenge tagged #loglinechallenge / loglines / writing challenge by Sofluid

Julie Gray is Queen of the Just Effing Entertain Me competition, now in its 6th year – keep your eyes peeled for the winners which will be announced soon! Julie has over 10 years experience in the industry having read for Hollywood production companies; taught at Warner Bros, conferences and […]

Tuesday Chat: Interview with Just Effing Entertain Me’s Julie Gray!

22 Oct, 2013 in Interviews tagged interview / just effing / screenwriting books by Sofluid

Jean is a screenwriter whose work I’ve had the pleasure of reading over the past few years. I’ve always noted how dedicated Jean is to her writing, and this has recently been proved even further by the fact that Jean has bravely embarked upon the production of her feature script […]

Tuesday Chat: Interview with screenwriter Jean Maye, who is independently producing her script, Shadows.

15 Oct, 2013 in Interviews tagged directing / financing / indie filmmaking by Sofluid

Dom’s a Bournemouth Film and Television Screenwriting graduate who has worked really hard over the past 12 years to build up his career. Today, he’s got a screenwriting prize, 4 commissions, an agent and an option under his belt. So, aside from very hard work, how does a screenwriter get […]

Tuesday Chat: Interview with working screenwriter Dominic Carver

8 Oct, 2013 in Interviews tagged adaptation / interview / screenwriting by Sofluid

I first met Chris Brookes when assessing one of his scripts, “The Street Arab” – a story unlike any other I’d ever read. Since then, Chris has taken that story and has adapted it into a novel that he has worked tirelessly on for over a year. It has been […]

Tuesday Chat: Interview with “Entanglement of Fate” screenwriter-turned-novelist Chris Brookes!

24 Sep, 2013 in Interviews tagged interview / novel writing / self publishing by Sofluid

I’ve worked with Sal on various script reading assignments and have always admired how she went from screenwriting student to top notch agency assistant. I’m delighted to welcome her to the Writesofluid blog to tell us all about it! Welcome, Sal! So, first thing’s first – had you always wanted […]

Tuesday chat with Sal Rowberry: From screenwriting student to agent

17 Sep, 2013 in Interviews by Sofluid

“When things get too safe, too boring and too square everybody’s favourite goodie two shoes of the small village South Berry takes a turn nobody saw coming. 10-year-old Kit Fraicher shakes the ground as he declares himself an anarchist and gives the townspeople of South Berry the finger. Kit Fraicher […]

Film Friday: Interview with upcoming anarchy-inspired short “Kit Fraicher” film-makers Aaron Guthrie and Dominic Bergmaier

6 Sep, 2013 in Interviews by Sofluid

What do you write? The occasional short story but mainly scripts. I tried to write my first feature when I was about thirteen, a political thriller about assassins and conspiracies and the first (totally kickass action hero) female president karate chopping her way to the truth. Sadly, I never finished […]

Tuesday Chat: Shauna Becker talks #loglinechallenge!

27 Aug, 2013 in Interviews / Writing Challenge by Sofluid

Tell us a bit about yourself – what do you write and how did it all start? Hello, I’m Rhys, and I tend to dabble in all types of fiction writing but I mainly write for the stage and screen. As for where it all began, that’d be with a […]

Tuesday Chat: Interview with 50 Kisses screenwriter Rhys Howell

20 Aug, 2013 in Interviews by Sofluid

Mike Ogden is an international award-winning film-maker with 20 years film-making experience as a cameraman, producer and director. I first met him when he took up my proofreading services for his sixth screenplay (and first full length feature as director), ‘Charlie’. I’m delighted to welcome him to Writesofluid for a […]

Tuesday Chat: Interview with international award-winning film-maker Mike Ogden!

6 Aug, 2013 in Interviews tagged directing / film-making / screenwriting by Sofluid

Rhys Jones is the other half of the Twisted Showcase duo, along with Robin Bell who we chatted to last year. The series, the only British independent series to be named in The Guardian’s top must watch web shows, is now set for its third season with some recognisable names […]

Tuesday Chat: Interview with web show Twisted Showcase’s Rhys Jones!

30 Jul, 2013 in Interviews by Sofluid

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