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    Want to make a film? Simple ideas rule.

    Ridley Scott was once asked, how do you become a film director? His answer was, 'make a film'. That might sound obvious, but it's bang on the money advice. After all, he did just that, getting his brother Tony to act in his first short, Boy and Bicycle.

    Just Keep Going, You Got Nothing To Lose is a good example of going out and trying something. Talking to strangers on the subway is a lovely idea, but Luke Rudkowski elevates the concept with a neat little mechanic for those who didn't want to talk. As soon as they said 'no', he asked them to point out someone else in the subway car for him to interview. As a device, it works really well, almost everyone's face lights up. You even suspect those who said 'no', now regretted their decision. The questions are also open-ended to spark debate and the film is competently put together. The only thing I would change is the music. This idea is strong enough. It doesn't need a soundtrack.

     

    • 24 March 2011
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    about 1 year ago Antonio Waller responded:
    Antonio  Waller
    Great little film. I don't agree about the music though... Although the film could also work without music as you say; because most of the questions and answers were based around life itself, I think that as an ode to life in general, the tune gives the right balance of emotion and doesn't take any weight off the intervieews answers. Loved the clever 'point out someone else' idea! .... :-)
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