by Ross Tinney | Jun 12, 2019 | Film Industry - Behind the Scenes
( 4 min read ) Having directed for more than 35 years, I feel that I have consolidated a number of skill-sets along the way. And they can be synthesized into the art of managing expectations, which means understanding people’s expectations and developing...
by Ross Tinney | May 30, 2019 | Film Industry - Behind the Scenes
So, you want to become a film director. But where do you start with this thing called passion? You may well have already started, whether at film school, University, TAFE, or in your last year at high school… The best way is to start at the bottom of the...
by Ross Tinney | May 22, 2019 | Film Industry - Behind the Scenes
(7min read) The whole concept of students gaining work experience, developing their professional network and connecting with the industry of their choice has been a constant frustration for me. It’s such a simple action; pick up phone, call company, ask for Mr....
by Ross Tinney | May 13, 2019 | Film Industry - Behind the Scenes
( 6 min read ) I received a call from two young creative brothers who were passionate about the film craft and wanted to make commercials. They had started up a production company and wanted some advice on their showreel. You see, they wanted to get into the...
by Ross Tinney | May 7, 2019 | Film Industry - Behind the Scenes
(4 min read ) As a small video production business owner, you are creating and quoting countless projects for a wide variety of clients. And for me, the most challenging job you will ever be engaged in, is approving the budget and winning those jobs in the first...
by Ross Tinney | May 1, 2019 | Film Industry - Behind the Scenes
3min read It’s always a juggle when doing a reccy – searching for the best locations for your film. You are constantly balancing the cost of each location, with each location’s access and amenities (or lack thereof) and the distance between them....
