#bafta guru

[kenobion]

Andrew Garfield on rejection and failure - BAFTA Guru

#he looks so extra cuddleable in that shirt . . . plus shoulders 👀 #andrew garfield #my gifs #this is old footage but he is still the cutest thing in the world #he's so stunning and gorgeous and precious all at the same time #I have an excess of feelings about him 😭 #I could spend the rest of life absorbing everything about him #and learning all the different things about him #I'm emo bYE

[justforbooks]

The production designer and art director Norman Reynolds, who has died aged 89, concealed a career in Hollywood blockbusters by telling people he made biscuits for a living. In fact, he played an integral role in bringing to fruition two of the most successful franchises in cinema history. As art director in a team that also included the production designer John Barry, his fellow art director Leslie Dilley and the set decorator Roger Christian, Reynolds helped create the Oscar-winning look of the original Star Wars (1977), which was simultaneously spectacular and lived-in. The impression it gave was of a future that had seen better days.

Hired just before Christmas 1975, Reynolds started work only tentatively until the studio gave the green light to this risky project a few months later. Like everyone involved in the movie, he was often asked whether he had any inkling that it was going to change cinema forever. “Most of us, if I’m brutally frank, were just glad to be working,” he said in 2016. “Nobody had any idea that it was going to be the success that it is.” The realisation began to dawn on him as he watched the director George Lucas shooting the robots C-3PO and R2-D2 as they trundled through the desert in Tunisia. “I thought, ‘This is special. This could be something extraordinary.’”

His services were retained for the first two Star Wars sequels, The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Return of the Jedi (1983). On the former picture, indisputably the most impressive of the series, his responsibilities included designing the vast freezing chamber, illuminated with bars of orange light and wreathed in smoke, where Han Solo, played by Harrison Ford, is put into suspended animation at the end of the film. Its director Irvin Kershner, who was initially flummoxed when presented with Reynolds’s bold, wall-less blueprints, called it “the best set in the movie”.

Also memorable was the putrid swamp planet of Dagobah, where Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) receives instruction in the mystical Force from the wizened, gnome-like, pint-sized guru Yoda (Frank Oz). For this dank set, Reynolds flooded the studio floor, planted large quantities of the climbing vine known as old-man’s beard, and had the dry ice machine working overtime.

In Lucas’s capacity as co-creator and executive producer of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), the first in the Indiana Jones series of adventures paying homage to Saturday morning cliffhanger serials, he recommended Reynolds to the film’s director Steven Spielberg. Among his designs was the priceless statue that causes so much trouble in the prologue—for this, Reynolds painted and modified a souvenir found at an airport gift shop in Mexico – as well as the oversized boulder which almost flattens Jones (Ford again), and the cobwebbed, dilapidated jungle temple through which it rolls at great speed.

“We were a bit short of preparation time, and everyone was running all the time,” he recalled. “We were all swept along. All that came out in the film somehow, it had a freshness to it.” Raiders brought him his second Oscar, as well as his only Bafta, both shared with Dilley and Michael D Ford.

Reynolds was born in London, and studied at art college. His path into films came unexpectedly via a job at a company making illuminated signs. Following a commission to supply signs for The Road to Hong Kong (1962), the sixth and final instalment in the Road to … series of capers starring Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour, he visited Shepperton Studios and was “gobsmacked” by the sets he encountered there. “I was totally hooked, and determined to get into the film industry.”

A year later, he landed a design job at Elstree working on the comedy Come Fly with Me (1963), which was shot largely on a plane inside the studio, with “big puffy clouds made of cotton wool” suspended all around. “I felt that I’d found what I wanted to do,” he said. He then worked for two years on the long-running television series The Saint, starring Roger Moore, before being hired for the James Bond film Thunderball (1965).

He did uncredited art design work on The Battle of Britain (1969) and was assistant art director on Phase IV (1974), Saul Bass’s science-fiction horror film about killer ants. After the success of Star Wars, Reynolds was appointed art director on two further blockbusters, Superman The Movie (1978) and Superman II (1981), and production designer on the disturbing, inventive Wizard of Oz sequel Return to Oz (1985), an undeserved box-office flop.

As executive producer, Spielberg brought him on board for Young Sherlock Holmes (also 1985), directed by Barry Levinson, for which Reynolds built a version of late-19th-century London at Elstree studios, including a frozen replica of parts of the Thames; he also found locations at Eton college, Belvoir Castle in Grantham and Radley college, Oxford. He worked with Spielberg again on the director’s adaptation of JG Ballard’s autobiographical novel Empire of the Sun (1987), set in China during and immediately after the second world war.

Later films included David Fincher’s debut, Alien 3 (1992), with its striking mix of the industrialised and the medieval, and Brian De Palma’s high-tech, big-screen reboot of Mission: Impossible (1996) with Tom Cruise.

Reynolds’s final screen credit was for Bicentennial Man (1999), which starred Robin Williams as a robot who develops human emotions. It was not his most satisfying experience, since he felt that the director Chris Columbus concentrated most of his own energies on the performers and little on the visual elements – a bitter pill to swallow for a man who once called the set “the unspeaking actor”.

He is survived by his wife, Ann, and their three children.

🔔 Norman Reynolds, production designer, born 26 March 1934; died 6 April 2023

Daily inspiration. Discover more photos at http://justforbooks.tumblr.com

#JUST FOR BOOKS #Norman Reynolds #in memoriam

[westeroswisdom]

Last April we learned that Freddie Fox had been cast to portray Gwayne Hightower – brother of Queen Alicent and thereby uncle to her brood.

Freddie is a quick thinker. A few years ago he played a round of "60 Seconds With..." for BAFTA Guru.

A bit of trivia: Freddie Fox's mom, Joanna David, portrayed Joselyn Redwyne (a possible ancestor of Olenna Tyrell) in S01E03 of House of the Dragon.

#game of thrones #house of the dragon #freddie fox #gwayne hightower #joselyn redwyne #ród smoka #하우스 오브 드래곤 #дім дракона #juego de tronos #jogo dos tronos #a casa do dragão #la casa del dragón #آل التنين #isang kanta ng yelo at apoy #হাউস অফ দ্য ড্রাগন #gia tộc rồng #ejderha evi #lohikäärmeen talo #龙之家族 #ड्रैगन का घर #σπίτι του δράκου #დრაკონის სახლი #ڈریگن ہاؤس #rod draka #drakono namai #la maison du dragon #zmajeva kuća #haus des drachen #дом дракона #ハウス・オブ・ザ・ドラゴン

[kateslife15]

Tom Hiddleston advice for aspiring actors at Bafta Guru, June 2018!

#hiddlesarmy #hiddlestoners #hiddleston #tomhiddleston #hiddlesfan #baftas2018

#tomhiddleston #hiddlesarmy #hiddles #hiddlestoners #tom hiddleston #dammit hiddleston #hiddleston daily

[beedlelover]

Mads Mikkelsen in his interview for "Another Round" with BAFTA Guru, 2021

#mads mikkelsen #good lord

[ladyaislinn]

Rufus Sewell On Being An Actor - "Retain The Thing That Remains Unique"

What advice would you give to someone starting out? "The advice I suppose would be that we suffer I think as human beings anyway as taking on board other people's descriptions of the world around us without questioning you, and I think it's very good to be curious, and I think it's always good to re-examine not only the things about you but the things about the world, but the things about yourself, and I think in the end I learn a drama school by surrendering all my oddities that the one thing that I had was my oddities, and when I by the time found them and get in contact with them again I fought for the very strong, so I think the best thing you can do is retain what it is about yourself that makes you you because that in the end is all you have to work with don't give it away,

How did you get started in the industry? "I went to drama school - the main reason I wanted to get to drama school is because I didn't even know an actor, I didn't even meet one apart from Norman Bowler my mom did and that was very exiting, and I didn't know any actors, I didn't have an idea what you were supposed to do, so the great thing about drama school is it kind as well as three years of practice there was someone there to tell what to to next that's it who to audition for whatever , so that's how I got started and I only audition for drama school Christina Hurley lent me the money toward this because you have to pay to audition and that stops a lot of people in their tracks because it means a lot of middle class very well off kids get to audition there (...)

Rufus Sewell, Bafta Guru 2013 this is a transcript, mistakes possible!

“When I left drama school, my fear was that I’d get pigeon holed into comic acting and I did so much to counter it that I got stuck in the opposite.” RS

#ladyaislinn #rufus #sewell #rufussewell rufus #rufussewell

[baynton-nation]

Mathew Baynton in ‘Criminal Behaviour with James Corden & Mathew Baynton ep.1’

2nd September 2013 24th September 2013 (Uploaded)

‘BAFTA Guru’ on YouTube

#mathew baynton #mat baynton #criminal behaviour #the wrong mans #sam pinkett #six idiots #the six idiots #themthere #them there #baynton-nation

[eddieredmayneargentinablog]

#flashback friday "60 Seconds With Eddie Redmayne" l BAFTA Guru (October 15, 2014)

#Eddie Redmayne #eddie redmayne #eddieredmayne #redmayne #the theory of everything #bafta #60 minutes #october 2014 #academy award winner #flashback friday #Youtube #old video

[barrykoeghan]

short list of my fave adhd celebs recently talking about adhd struggles so us little neurodivergents don’t feel so alone ❤️

patrick stump (+ synesthesia)

text: kerrang 1 || kerrang 2 || yahoo || the line of best fit

video: kerrang radio

barry keoghan (+ dyslexia)

text: independent || vanity fair

podcast: mamia & me + article summarising

morfydd clark (+ dyslexia)

text: the guardian || nordot || gq || nzherald

video: adhd compilation video || bafta guru

joe gilgun (+ bipolar, dyslexia)

text: sky || hero || brothers in arms

video: comic con + tumblr post transcript || live the buzz

#this is v important cause VISUALS i don't care for celebs who tweet that they have it and then never speak of it again #i wanna hear them talk about it unfiltered i wanna see them talk about it unfiltered #if you feel like shit about mental health and need to be cheered up i cannot stress this enough watch interviews with joe gilgun #no fucking filter on that man it truly helps #adhd

[l-1-z-a]

The Sims Creator Will Wright | A Life in Pixels - Bafta Guru

From the Guru archive: Game designer Will Wright, creator of The Sims franchise, shares fascinating insights from his decades working in the games industry.

#Will Wright #yotuube #video #bafta #Youtube

[maladaptvs-irl]

while lena is apparently much different according to meyers-briggs, we do have something fantastic in common. we’re both very easy to read, and we’ll both provide you a manual.

a have a sadness routine, and it often involves a cheese quesadilla.

am i doing okay? well, do i have a quesadilla?

no -> probably fine. check in later.

yes -> let’s continue.

am i watching whoseline? perhaps sardines again? is it tim’s interview with BAFTA guru? is it the poem reading from 2005? IS IT LOST?

no -> might be fine.

yes -> well, fuck

what am i wearing? do the clothes cover my whole body? am i in my exes shirt?

no -> what a weird coincidence

yes -> BEWARE

what do i have with me. is it a stuffed animal.

no -> continue to beware

yes -> confiscate all sharp objects and offer me some fruit. this is a crisis.

#mal cheat codes

[scottishgames]

BAFTA Guru Live Scotland - Glasgow, March 18th 2023

BAFTA Guru Live Scotland is the academy's programme for new talent and career starters taking place in Glasgow on March 18th 2023.

BAFTA Guru Live Scotland: the day-long festival for emerging talent in film, games and tv is back BAFTA Guru is the screen academy’s regular programme of events, mentoring and networking for new talent and those in the early stages of their career in film, television, animation and games. The first BAFTA Guru event to take place in Scotland this year is on Saturday 18th of March at Glasgow…

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#bafta scotland #careers #events #film #games #glasgow #scotland #skills #tv

[islong]

Famous screenwriter

#FAMOUS SCREENWRITER PROFESSIONAL#

#FAMOUS SCREENWRITER TV#

WikiHow marks an article as reader-approved once it receives enough positive feedback. There are 21 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. Under Melessa's leadership, SWN has won numbers awards including the Los Angeles Award from 2014 through 2021, and the Innovation & Excellence award in 2020. The Network serves its members by providing educational programming, developing access and opportunity through alliances with industry professionals, and furthering the cause and quality of writing in the entertainment industry. Melessa Sargent is the President of Scriptwriters Network, a non-profit organization that brings in entertainment professionals to teach the art and business of script writing for TV, features and new media. The Academy - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences champion the power of human imagination and have some of the best short video essays on the web.This article was co-authored by Melessa Sargent and by wikiHow staff writer, Hunter Rising.Box Office Mojo – If you want to work in Hollywood you have to read the trades and know what's making and losing money week in and out.Bitch Pack – Pro-female representation in movies! This user runs “The Bitch List,” which is going to document spec scripts that pass the Bechdel Test and feature well developed, three dimensional female heroines.Jeff Goldsmith – Great quotes and articles for inspiration.Jen Grisanti – thoughts and updates from Jen, who personally guides writers and helps them break into the industry through her consulting firm, Jen Grisanti Consultancy, Inc.

#FAMOUS SCREENWRITER TV#

Stephanie Palmer goodinaroom – Previously the Director of Creative Affairs for MGM and named by The Hollywood Reporter as one of the “Top 35 Executives Under 35.” Prior to MGM, she worked at Jerry Bruckheimer Films. Helps creative people pitch ideas for films, TV shows, and start-ups.

Danny Manus – Screenwriting consultant and founder of No BullScript, Danny also writes for Script Magazine.

Bitter Script Reader – – Hilarious, bitter bits from a script reader who also runs a blog.

The account posts tweets with notes, advice, and reminders of important contest dates

BlueCat Screenplay – – Every entry for the competition receives analysis.

Robert Dillon – – Good screenwriting advice and screenplay analyst, he’s known for his blog “Feedback Friday”.

The Black Board – – News and updates from the official writing community of the Black List & Go Into The Story.

Screenwriter, director, producer: Solitary Man, Rounders, Ocean's Thirteen.

Brian Koppelman – He of the screenwriting Vine videos.

Jeanne Bowerman– of Script Magazine and co-founder of the popular #scriptchat hashtag, Jeanne is a must-follow.

On The Page – – Get links to videos and podcasts that are teaching aids as part of the writing program "On the Page," directed by Pilar Alessandra.

Who's selling, who's buying, and what's getting made.

Deadline Hollywood – of the best sources for industry news.

International Screenwriters Association – – Consistently excellent resource: news, events, classes, contests for screenwriters.

Mystery Executive – – Great snarky tweets from a mysterious working entertainment executive.

Adelaide Screenwriter – – A non-stop cornucopia of great quotes on screenwriting, from the Down Under.

Mark Sanderson – – A knowledgeable screenwriting guru with great website content, webinars and frequent tweets.

Go Into The Story – – Scott Meyers is a passionate and insightful writer on screenwriting, now in collaboration with The Black List.

The Tracking Board – – Get notice of the latest spec scripts, script sales, job postings and news.

#FAMOUS SCREENWRITER PROFESSIONAL#

– Daily advice for professional screenwriter.

The Script Lab – – Great advice, news and quotes about screenwriting.

BAFTA Guru - videos, essays, and all sorts of useful material from directors, writers, and other industry professionals.

John August and Craig Mazin – John's one of the leading bloggers on screenwriting, he offers a wealth of knowledge with great opinions and news with his Podcast but not writing partner Craig.

#Famous screenwriter

[deadlinecom]

[baynton-nation]

Mathew Baynton in ‘Criminal Behaviour with James Corden & Mathew Baynton ep.2’

2nd September 2013 23rd September 2013 (Uploaded)

‘BAFTA Guru’ on YouTube

#mathew baynton #mat baynton #criminal behaviour #the wrong mans #sam pinkett #six idiots #the six idiots #themthere #them there #baynton-nation

[eddieredmayneargentinablog]

"What's interesting about film I find in relation to theater, there is no blueprint, but no one tells you how to go about it or to approach it, and so it's only through learning from mistakes or speaking to other actors that I really got a sense of it". -Eddie Redmayne-

🎥 BAFTA Guru "Eddie Redmayne on Acting", (February 26, 2016)

#Eddie Redmayne #eddie redmayne #eddieredmayne #redmayne #bafta awards #the theory of everything #the danish girl #february 2016