Daniel J. Harris with a beginner’s guide to Cannes for independent filmmakers… Festival de Cannes. Film stars from across the globe descend on a small French town to showcase their latest work. Boat parties, red carpets, glitz and glamour. But, what if you’re not a movie star? What if you’re an indie producer from Wales […]
The Rise and Potential Fall of 360˚ Video
Daniel J. Harris on the Rise and potential fall of 360˚ video… It seems like every time you open social media at the moment someone has an amazing 360˚ video to share – that often isn’t that amazing. 360˚ video looks to be to 2016 what aerial filming was to 2015 – the next big […]
The Night Manager Cost How Much?!?!
Daniel J. Harris on The Night Manager… Sunday night sees the final instalment of the six-part BBC serial, The Night Manager, hit our screens. Starring Hollywood’s very own Tom Hiddleston in a return to British TV the adaption of John Le Carre’s novel costs an estimated £3 million plus per episode! Where on earth did […]
Why Netflix is Ruining My Life
Daniel J. Harris on why Netflix is ruining his life… Netflix is ruining my life. Once upon a time you could only watch your favourite TV shows once a week – and if it finished on a cliff hanger you had a full 7 days to wait and see what happened next. Netflix has changed […]
Interesting Times in the TV Industry
Daniel J. Harris on changing times in the TV industry… It seems that times are changing in TV land with two different articles this week pointing out the potential for major shake ups in both the BBC and Channel 4. But, what does this mean for the next generation of film and programme makers? The […]
Indie Filmmaking – Crowd Funding Star Power
As mentioned in my last article – crowd funding can be tough, but if you follow some simple ideas and build a solid platform for your campaign you can achieve success. One other simple way of reaching audiences far and wide is…. STAR POWER! In the modern age, no celebrity has a private life and […]
Indie Filmmaking – Crowd Funding – How To Be Successful
Crowd funding seems to be a big way of indie filmmakers making enough money to get their projects off the ground and make their mark on their industry. But, is it as simple as post your idea and watch the money roll in? The simple answer is no. You may have the best idea in […]
Oculus Rift and 360-Degree Films – The Future?
Daniel J. Harris on the Oculus Rift and 360-degree films… Oculus Rift has been around in the gaming world for a little while now. And 360-degree films aren’t exactly new. But, with recent leaps in technology, accessibility and the cost of their production reducing they seem to be the next big thing to take the […]
Indie Filmmaking – Safe Flying with a UAV/Drone
Daniel J. Harris on safe flying with a UAV/Drone… The recent surge in the popularity for UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) or drones has seen every man and their dog take to the skies with their own ‘bird’. However, without a reasonable level of knowledge these ‘out of the box’ aerial solutions can be dangerous. At […]
Indie Filmmaking – Making Money vs Passion Projects
Daniel J. Harris on making money vs passion projects… As filmmakers we all start out with grand ideas of making the next big hit at Sundance or becoming the new Tarantino, maybe even getting a studio offer. Some are in it for the art, some for the glory, others for the money. Or so they […]
