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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Juliet Stevenson - Act yourself
Juliet Stevenson has received great acclaim within film and television. Her feature film credits include ‘Truly, Madly, Deeply’ (1990), Anthony Minghella’s ‘Breaking and Entering’ (2006) and the hugely successful ‘Bend it Like Beckham’ (2002).
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Alfonso Cuarón - Keep it short
Alfonso Cuarón is a BAFTA Award-winning Mexican film director. His big break came with ‘Y Tu Mamá También’ (2001), followed by his adaptation of ‘Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban’ (2004), and recently ‘Children of Men’ (2006).
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Jim Broadbent - Do your homework
Jim Broadbent is an Academy Award, Golden Globe and BAFTA-winning actor. His credits include ‘Moulin Rouge’ (2001) and ‘Iris’ (2001), as well as the recent ‘And When Did You Last See Your Father’ (2007).
