Saturday 20 October 2007

BAFTA LA, safety and Directing Classes

Really pleased as I have been accepted on to the new comers program at BAFTA LA.

Also received some phenomal news from Julia - can't tell you all until next Tuesday!

Directing course with Rob Spera in afternoon. We looked at a number of great scenes which emplyed the 2+2=5 and camera recording subtext. Then onto more Meisner work - the dams are starting the break.

We are looking to say the comments we are most afraid of - it should not be offensive or fake - but if we truly feel it then say it - this is a scarry concept for most to graps as our protection mechanisms are finely tuned to avoid upsetting the apple cart.

Run a scene in a dine - if a waitress comes up and says 'what that from' you have fuced it up.

Life is a whole series of negotiations.

Q- I don't like you
A - Awesome (defence through humour)

Evening - Jim McBride took a look at our scenes from the previous week which were a bit rough and ready but helped reinforce the 180 degree rule. We then looked at key scenes from the Searchers - the class was completely split over whether it was great film making.

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