This episode sees Nigel welcome writer/producer Paul Holbrook back to the pod along with the first visit of actor and now writer and producer Laura Bayston. They discuss their earlier collaborations including 'A Girl and Her Gun', 'Hungry Joe' and 'Hollow'. They also discuss their brand new film 'Old Windows' starring Laura and Larry Lamb, hitting the festival circuit this year. Join us for some great insights into independent filmmaking and building filmmaking communities that make...

This episode sees Nigel talking to Josh Tanner, writer and director of such incredible short films as 'Decommissioned', 'Wandering Soul' and 'The Landing'. Josh takes us through his journey from his first projects right into his partnership with writing and producing partner Jade van der Lei. We get some first hand insights into navigating the film industry and the important role that short film plays in that journey, as well as some great anecdotes about some of the best short films...

Nigel talks to actor/writer Adam Elliott and director Dylan Tuccillo about their latest short film 'A Best Man' now available in the Cameo Launch Festival Short Films line-up. This short film follows three best friends, two of whom are about to be married and the third being the best man. The best man acts as a go between, trying to make sure that the big day goes smoothly while handling the issues of his two best friends. Throughout the day he struggles with a solution that could settle all...

In this episode, Nigel speaks to American filmmaker Chris Danuser, co-writer and co-director of the intense drama ‘Pap’s Manifesto’. This film follows a vengeful father grieving the loss of his son while on deployment in Afghanistan, who hatches a plot to bomb a mosque. The film touches on issues of hatred, loss and redemption, which Chris Danuser hopes to explore via his production company Sparkyboom LLC. Chris takes us on the film’s journey to the screen and helps us get to grips with his...

Nigel is joined in the pod by martial arts instructor, stunt performer and co-ordinator turned UK film producer Joe Hallett. They discuss his pulp horror slasher 'Paintball Massacre' and the long road to producing and releasing a film in the unstable landscape of the UK film industry. Joe shares his experiences and insights on raising funding, working with distributors, unveiling the UK film market and fighting for a release on physical media in the streaming age with a pandemic thrown in for...

In this episode, Nigel speaks to writer, producer and star Josh Mann about his short film Frederick, which had its online premiere on the Cameo Launch Cinema Page.  The film follows the titular character, an obsessive artist, seeking to capture attention with his latest installation that may be his masterpiece. As he works on this secretive project, young women start going missing, leading an NYPD detective to suspect Frederick of being behind it.   Josh Mann discusses the origins of the...

Filmmaking duo Paul Holbrook and Sam Dawe return to the pod to discuss the success of their short films, horror short Hungry Joe and coming of age comedy Shiney. They also tease into their upcoming projects Hollow and Old Windows. Additionally, Sam and Paul engage in an insightful conversation about forging a career in the film industry while being from a working class background and the importance of community in creative endeavours. They also share their thoughts on what the broader...

Nigel sits down with Justin Robinson, writer and director of some of the most powerful short films we have ever reviewed including Guest of Honor and Snowbirds. He talks to us about his filmmaking journey including his 2020 documentary My Brother Jordan, which tells the story of the life and death of his late brother who passed away from cancer in 2008.    Justin shares his philosophy that guides the stories he tells as well as personal experiences that shaped his journey. This is an earnest,...

In this episode Nigel picks the brains of the director and writing team behind this stylish and exceptionally creative period comedy. Fully embracing the wackiness of the conspiracy theory that inspired the premise of Paul is Dead, writer/director George Moore and writers Stuart Armstrong and Ben Bovington-Key take us through the origins of the story as well as the challenges in shooting a period film in a rural area and attempting to capture the essence of one of the greatest bands in music...

In this episode, Nigel sits down with actor, writer, producer and director Adetokumboh M’Cormack as he discusses his historical drama short film The German King.   Shedding light on a forgotten tale of a struggle for freedom and independence during the first world war, Adetokumboh and Nigel address hidden histories, cultural representation, building a career in Hollywood as an immigrant and person of colour and the responsibility to correct the distorted perceptions that have become...

Nigel sits down with the writer and director of time travel adventure short film ReCURSION. We go behind the scenes of this incredibly ambitious short film whose time paradox complexity is matched only by its quirky comedy.Take a listen and delve into the truly unique experience that was making ReCURSION.Follow the link to rent ReCURSION on our brand new Cinema page - https://www.cameolaunch.com/screen1  You can also take a look at the full line up on our Cinema page here -...

Welcome back to a brand-new episode and the first filmmaker interview of our new season! We talk to writer/director Ben Aston about his journey as a filmmaker and we deep dive into the making of his classic short film He Took His Skin Off For Me. Ben also touches on some of the short films that have made an impact on him and teases future short film projects.   You can take a look at Ben’s short films using the links below:   He Took His Skin Off For Me - https://vimeo.com/116498390  Dinner...

Our second season kicks off with a new addition to our review team. Nathan Gardner joins the panel to discuss the Oscar-winning live action short film 'The Silent Child' from director Chris Overton and actor/writer Rachel Shenton. George Mole returns to give us his take on French Canadian crime drama 'I'll End Up In Jail' from writer/director Alexandre Dostie and host Nigel Morgan explores the harrowing documentary 'Church and the Fourth Estate' from Brian Knappenberger. The team also...

So that's it! 2020 has finally come to an end. But before we switch the lights off on a tumultuous year, Nigel and George have one last job to do... Touching back on their favourite reviewed short films of the year, Nigel and George combine their top picks into a definitive Cameo Launch top 10 of 2020. Listen to their recaps on some amazing movies and catch some of Nigel's tin foil hat theories about the future of cinema. If all the talk of awesome short films has you interested then take...

Gage Oxley returns to the podcast for an in-depth discussion about his latest mammoth project, the short film anthology A Series of Light, currently available on Amazon Prime Video. Gage takes Nigel through the ups and downs of back-to-back filming and running headlong into lockdown restrictions with only one shooting day left to go. We also get into Gage's pick for this Filmmaker's Choice episode, the abstract and self-described documentary Baby from music director WIZ. Gage explains how...

Nigel and George are joined by director Oscar Sharp of Therefore Films as his discusses his emotional powerhouse of a short film The Kármán Line. We dive into its themes and inspirations as well of the very nature of cinematic storytelling. Oscar also shares his experiences of working with and assembling the incredible acting trio that carry the film, including Chelsea Corfield, Shaun Dooley and future Academy Award winner Olivia Colman. Oscar also guides us through his Filmmaker’s Choice,...

Nigel & George introduce a brand new review segment this week as they open the floor to filmmakers to discuss some of their favourite short films. Nigel interviews director and NFTS alum Misha Vertkin, director of supernatural thriller and period drama The Healer. Misha provides insight on his extraordinary film that touches on topics such as mental health, masculinity and perceptions of strength and weakness. Misha also gives us his thoughts on his short film pick, the domestic fantasy...

Nigel and George return to the weird and wonderful world of writer/director Eros Vlahos as they review his Ibiza-set lost memory comedy adventure Tortilla (https://www.cameolaunch.com/post/review-tortilla) . They also explore a fascinating tale of trauma, connection and forgiveness in their review of writer/director Audrey Gagneux's Lily Meets Charlie (https://www.cameolaunch.com/post/review-lily-meets-charlie) . Topics of discussion also cover the steep rise in subscriptions to streaming...

This week, Nigel and George get into the changing face of what qualifies as a box office hit in the age of Coronavirus and following the release of Christopher Nolan's Tenet. They also discuss what kind of films are likely to be greenlit given the diminished consumer capacity for films at the cinema. The short film reviews also cover two very different approaches to sci-fi. The first is time-travel comedy CTRL Z (https://www.cameolaunch.com/post/review-ctrl-z) by writer/director James...

This week Nigel and George talk about the overturning of the Paramount Decree in the United States, a move that could lead to the big studios monopolising the space at large and small cinemas alike as well as threatening the smaller distributors and independent film. Our duo also review two great British short films, Our Lad (https://www.cameolaunch.com/post/review-our-lad) from director Rachna Suri and Haircut (https://www.cameolaunch.com/post/review-haircut) from director Koby Adom. Both...

In this week's episode we discuss the tragic passing of the late, great Chadwick Boseman and the incredible legacy he has left over the course of an all too short career. We also review the coming of age crime thriller Bandito (https://www.cameolaunch.com/post/review-bandito) and sci-fi high concept drama Would You Like To Try again? (https://www.cameolaunch.com/post/review-would-you-like-to-try-again) Follow the links to read our reviews for Bandito...

Nigel and George get on board director Josh Tanner's UFO thriller The Landing (https://www.cameolaunch.com/post/review-the-landing) and take a peek through The Neighbors' Window (https://www.cameolaunch.com/post/review-the-neighbor-s-window) , the Oscar-winning short drama from director Marshall Curry. They also talk staggered release dates for Christopher Nolan's Tenet and financial support from the UK government to the film industry in an effort to kick start film and TV production in the...

This week Nigel & George discuss further restrictions being implemented in the United States as Coronavirus cases continue to rise following a brief period of decline. The extension of certain lockdown measures could further impact the release of already delayed Hollywood films prompting  the question as to why British film fails to dominate or even adequately compete in British cinema, even in the face of reduced competition. They also share their thoughts on two very creative pieces...

This week, Nigel and George talk financial support for the arts from the government and the potentially bleak future of small venues for emerging artists. They also share their thoughts in this week's short film reviews on period thriller/drama Guest of Honor (https://www.cameolaunch.com/post/review-guest-of-honor) from writer/director Justin Robinson and the emotional dilemma drama Runaway (https://www.cameolaunch.com/post/review-runaway) from writer/director Tom Ruddock. Read more about...

Writer and director Alexander Thomas joins Nigel Morgan to discuss the cultural relevance of the era depicted in his period racial drama Beverley (https://www.cameolaunch.com/post/review-beverley) . Broaching issues such as the two-tone movement, skinhead culture and national and cultural identity, Alexander Thomas takes us through a fascinating period of contemporary British history and its relevance to the current social and political climate. Nigel and George Mole also review this film as...