tips from the top people
We asked some of the biggest names from behind and in front of the camera, to come up with tips for making a short film. Here’s what they had to say.
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Sir Ben Kingsley - Work with what you’ve got
Actor Sir Ben Kingsley is probably best-known for his portrayal of Mahatma Gandhi in the 1982 film ‘Gandhi’, for which he won two BAFTA awards and an Oscar for Best Actor. He was knighted in 2001. Further credits include Sexy Beast (2000) and the role of Fagin in ‘Oliver Twist’ (2005).
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Bobby Farrelly - Move fast
Together with his brother, Peter, he has written, produced and directed several successful comedies including ‘There’s Something About Mary’ (1998), ‘Dumb and Dumber’ (1994) and ‘Me, Myself and Irene’ (2000).
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Guillermo Navarro - Be persistent
A BAFTA-nominated and Academy Award-winning cinematographer, Guillermo Navarro has achieved enormous success both within Hollywood and in his native Mexican cinema. He is a frequent collaborator with directors Guillermo Del Toro and Robert Rodriguez. His credits include ‘Pans Labyrinth’ (2006) and ‘From Dusk til Dawn’ (1996).
