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Here is an example PRESS KIT from the short film Greta MaySynopsisActress Greta May has lost her confidence. She has lost her rising star boyfriend Oliver Morrell. And she has lost her big break in a major new play that Oliver has made a roaring success. When a stranger gives Greta his telephone number it only adds to her sense of desolation until her worldly wise flatmate Rachel tells her the only way to get over one man is to get under another. Greta May is uncertain about Rachel's shallow advice but, left alone, she makes the telephone call in the vain hope that an encounter with the stranger will change her life and put her back in the spotlight. BackgroundGreta May is a contemporary, character-driven drama that tells a fully-realised story in a 10-minute short. Written and directed by Clifford Thurlow, it was shot on super 16mm on location in London. Producer Sacha Van Spall endows the project with high production values. Maureen Murray, as the Executive Producer, brings a keen eye for detail, and French DOP Jean-Philippe Gossart washes the screen in radiant light. Composer Trevor Georges provides a moving jazz score, and Jess Murphy in the title role as Greta May puts in a captivating performance. The film stands alone as a short indie movie and has the additional interest of being one of four short films studied in MAKING SHORT FILMS. The screenplay for Greta May was adapted from a short story first published in THE DREAM ZONE. The script follows the Eight-Point Guide to writing short scripts devised for the book. Combined with the film, it provides an insight into the adaptation process. Metro Seven Mission Statement"Metro Seven is committed to making profitable movies that are innovative, distinctive, compelling and engaging; movies that create an intercultural dialogue; movies that make us contemplate our life's journey and touch our brightest moments and our darkest secrets. "We will endeavour to develop projects that have universal themes that embrace a wide variety of moviegoers and maintain high production values to ensure their commercial viability. This will enable us to compete with any major film studio and protect our investors whilst never losing sight of our main responsibility – to entertain." Sacha Van Spall. ProfilesWriter/Director Clifford Thurlow received a European Media Development Award (EMDA) for his feature adaptation of the Freya North novel Sally. He produced Salvador Dali: A Biography for Arts & Entertainment and with Maureen Murray The Dali Triangle for Yellowbay Films. He is the author of a number of books including Making Short Films. Producer With a keen understanding of a good story and a sense of obligation to the audience, Sacha Van Spall is ideally suited to the role of Producer. His dedication and attention to detail enables the highest standard of filmmaking. Executive Producer Maureen Murray cut her producing teeth working with controversial film director Ken Russell. She is a member of the Production Guild of Great Britain, a former board member of Women In Film and Television and a graduate of Media 2000's European Audio-Visual Entrepreneurs. DOP Jean Philippe Gossart graduated in film and journalism before moving from France to the UK in 2002. He has spent the last three years as a lighting cameraman working on features, short films and documentaries. His passion for camera and lighting is endless and he works to translate words into visual images. Composer Trevor Georges began his career as a performer at Glyndebourne Opera. He moved through the music genre from latin, playing bass for King Salsa; a rock trombonist and assistant musical director for The Buddy Holly Story; and the composer for Tapping Harlem and Sam in the West End production of Casablanca. Editor Tony Appleton hs spent almost 20 years editing commercials, documentaries and movies for TV and the cinema. He sees short films as the ideal training ground for new filmmakers and enjoys the challenge of working with first-time directors on projects with tight budgets and all the constraints of creating viable drama within the limitations of the genre. Produced by Metro Seven
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‘A riveting read, packed with rare anecdotes and expertly chosen examples from across the film world. And by weaving throughout tales from the likes of Cocteau, Bunuel or Fellini, Clifford Thurlow provides a refreshing and much needed focus on the artistic and creative – as well as the technical – aspects of filmmaking.’ Nic Wistreich, Development Director of Shooting People and co-author of ‘Get Your Film Funded’
‘Nobody should think about making a short film without reading this first. Thurlow takes new filmmakers through the steps of shooting film in a way that will save time and money. Plus it's a good read!’
‘This book is destined to become the bible for anyone who wants to make a short film. ’
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‘Many undergraduate students will find this book useful as it aims to cover the whole process from idea to distribution ... Making Short Films should be an opportunity to develop skills and hone the craft.’
‘Your ideal guide that will take you right through the process.’ John Jenkins, Writing Magazine
‘Thurlow passes on his insider tips to guide the novice over the minefield of filmmaking and inspire them to go out and make movies. It's enough to make you feel like the next Spielberg. But why not? Someone has to be. And my guess is it will be someone who starts off reading Making Short Films.’
‘Takes new filmmakers by the hand and leads them every step of the way.’
'Thurlow brings his personable style to Making Short Films and turns what is effectively a step by step text book into an easily assimilated, fact packed tutorial with all the dynamism and panache of a contemporary novel...an essential tool of the trade and indispensable for the embryonic auteur.'
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