With my first Virgin Media Shorts entry now out there for all to see, I thought I’d share the script with you. The film’s working title was Two Timing. Here are two different drafts, the first and second (shooting), plus the shot list I drew up.
Aimed at filmmakers used to working on video who want to move up to shooting on film, this guide covers all the major decisions you’ll have to make, including gauge, aspect ratio, stock, lens and crew. The costs of 35mm are also revealed. I shares everything I learnt about shooting on film while making the demo sequence for my fantasy-adventure feature The Dark Side of the Earth, starring Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock), Kate Burdette (The Duchess) and Mark Heap (Spaced, Green Wing).
Director of photography Oliver Downey chats about shooting on 35mm and the challenges of lighting the set.