On Directing: with Ella Jones, Harry Lighton & Edem Kelman
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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.   *** SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES Sarah Chong Is Going To Kill Herself (2016, dir. Ella Jones)  Wren Boys (2018, dir. Harry Lighton) Princess (2020, dir. Edem Kelman) // *** 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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