Short Hand: A guide to making a short film

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On Editing: with Rebecca Lloyd, Mdhamiri Á Nkemi, Renee Zhan & Ami Aripin

Episode 11

Wednesday, April 13, 2022 • Duration 31:51

In the tenth and final episode of Short Hand, we’re getting into the edit and calling upon the expertise of film editors Rebecca Lloyd (Cow, The Power, For Love), Mdhamiri Á Nkemi (The Last Tree, Ear for Eye, Femme), Ami Aripin (Strawberry Cheesecake, Exhale) and director and animator Renee Zhan (O Black Hole, Soft Animals) to shed light on their processes.n

Topics covered include: how editors decide which short film projects to work on, tailoring an editing style to the vision of the director, trusting an emotional response to an edit, eliminating dialogue, the particular challenges of cutting an animated short, intention, efficiency and the value of the editor.

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Short Hand is a BFI NETWORK & Film Hub South East production. Produced by Nicole Davis, with support from Independent Cinema Office. Edited by Graciela Mae Chico.

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On Set: with Katie Sinclair, Ella Glendining, Jessi Gutch & Michelle White

Episode 10

Wednesday, April 6, 2022 • Duration 39:18

In the ninth episode of Short Hand, we’re thinking about how to make your short film set a productive, inclusive and safe space. You’ll hear from filmmakers Katie Sinclair (The Last Days, Signs), Ella Glendining (Octopus) and Jessi Gutch (Octopus, The Forgotten C) and psychologist and consultant Michelle White.

Topics covered include: how to support your film crew and keep morale high on set, establishing rules for good communication between the director and producer, things you might need to consider as the producer to make sure everyone has their requirements met, why good coffee is a must, the role of the wellbeing facilitator and psychological safety.

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Short Hand is a BFI NETWORK & Film Hub South East production. Produced by Nicole Davis, with support from Independent Cinema Office. Edited by Graciela Mae Chico.

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Introducing: Short Hand: A guide to making a short film

Episode 1

Tuesday, January 25, 2022 • Duration 01:59

A new podcast series from BFI NETWORK x Film Hub South East about making a short film.

Each episode will guide listeners through a different part of the process, from development to post-production.

You’ll hear filmmakers, industry professionals and expert voices as they offer their own perspectives on what it takes to create a great short film.

Launching on 2nd February, with new episodes available every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcasts.

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On Directing Actors: with Romola Garai and Stella Corradi

Episode 9

Wednesday, March 30, 2022 • Duration 32:26

In the eighth episode of Short Hand, we’re going in for a close-up on working with actors and speaking to actor and filmmaker Romola Garai (Amulet, Scrubber) and director Stella Corradi (Sitting in Limbo, Killing Eve, Trigonometry) about trust, collaboration and cultivating performance.

Topics covered include: what defines a good performance, how to honour different approaches to acting, why perfection is a myth, working with child actors, how to be flexible and playful, effective communication, figuring out subtext and giving notes.

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Short Hand is a BFI NETWORK & Film Hub South East production. Produced by Nicole Davis, with support from Independent Cinema Office. Edited by Graciela Mae Chico.

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On Cinematography: with Olan Collardy, Evelin van Rei, Anna MacDonald & Jimmy Dean

Episode 8

Wednesday, March 23, 2022 • Duration 54:57

In the seventh episode of Short Hand, we’re focusing our lens on cinematography and speaking to DoPs Evelin van Rei (Farewell She Goes, Petra), Olan Collardy (The Chippie, Signs, They Heard Him Shout Allahu Akbar), Anna MacDonald (My Sweet Prince, Good Thanks, You?, V) and director Jimmy Dean (V, Suzie) to get their perspective on communication, collaboration and all things cameras.

Topics covered include: prepping for a shoot, choosing your kit, finding a shared cinematic language, thinking on your feet, lighting, recces and understanding space, embracing the emotional aspect of cinematography and how you know you’ve shot what you need.

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Short Hand is a BFI NETWORK & Film Hub South East production. Produced by Nicole Davis, with support from Independent Cinema Office. Edited by Graciela Mae Chico.

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On Budgeting: with Emily Everdee, Jesse Romain & Cheri Darbon

Episode 5

Wednesday, February 23, 2022 • Duration 39:05

In the fourth episode of Short Hand, we’re asking producers how they put together a budget: where they begin, where they get quotes and how they make sure everyone has enough money to do their job. You’ll hear from short film producers Emily Everdee (Mandem, The Call Centre), Jesse Romain (O Black Hole!, Cowboy, Soft Animals) and Cheri Darbon (For Love, Bufflehead).

Topics covered include: breaking down a script, communicating with your Heads of Department, who’s approving the budget, the difference between budgeting for live action and animation, tax credit, insurance, saving costs and being creative with how you spend your budget.

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Short Hand is a BFI NETWORK & Film Hub South East production. Produced by Nicole Davis, with support from Independent Cinema Office. Edited by Graciela Mae Chico.

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On Producing: with Mia Xerri, Iria Pizania, Helen Simmons, Loran Dunn & Sophie Reynolds

Episode 4

Wednesday, February 16, 2022 • Duration 38:36

In the third episode of Short Hand, we’re asking producers what it is they do, how they learned they could do it and where they find people and projects to work with. You’ll hear from short film producers Mia Xerri (X to X), Iria Pizania (Talent Executive, Short Circuit), Sophie Reynolds (Vert, Enjoy), Helen Simmons (F*ck, Swan) and Loran Dunn (Lambing Season, Doggerland, Shagbands).

Topics covered include: reaching out and networking with other producers, adaptability, the skills you need to produce, the experience you need to apply to the fund, finding collaborators at your level, having a creative vision and taking risks.

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Short Circuit, Scotland // https://shortcircuit.scot/
UK Producer’s Roundtable // https://www.ukproducersroundtable.com/
BFI Flare Film Festival // https://www.bfi.org.uk/flare
Edinburgh International Film Festival // https://www.edfilmfest.org.uk/edinburgh-international-film-festival

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Short Hand is a BFI NETWORK & Film Hub South East production.

Produced by Nicole Davis, with support from Independent Cinema Office.

Edited by Graciela Mae Chico.

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On Directing: with Ella Jones, Harry Lighton & Edem Kelman

Episode 3

Wednesday, February 9, 2022 • Duration 43:42

In the second episode of Short Hand, we’re putting the spotlight on directing and asking our guests Ella Jones (Sarah Chong Is Going To Kill Herself), Harry Lighton (Wren Boys) and Edem Kelman (Princess), how they formulate a perspective and a vision, hone their craft and then disseminate that in applications or conversations to entice other people to come on board.

Topics covered include: gaining confidence and experience as a director, putting yourself out there, directing material you haven’t written, mentorship, formal innovation, why you should always be cutting, stretching budgets and finding your voice.

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Sarah Chong Is Going To Kill Herself (2016, dir. Ella Jones)
Wren Boys (2018, dir. Harry Lighton)
Princess (2020, dir. Edem Kelman) //

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Short Hand is a BFI NETWORK & Film Hub South East production.

Produced by Nicole Davis, with support from Independent Cinema Office. Edited by Graciela Mae Chico.

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