Ula Pontikos discusses her first film "Weekend", working alongside Director Andrew Haigh, breathing life into a fledgling relationship, the cultural significance of colour and living life on the 11th floor.

Ula Pontikos BSC discusses "Weekend"

SPOILER ALERT! Ben Fordesman discusses his first film "Saint Maud", his working relationship with Director Rose Glass, the mysterious quality of vintage glass, and channelling the right amount of darkness for a journey to hell.

Ben Fordesman discusses "Saint Maud"

Haris Zambarloukos BSC discusses his first film "Camera Obscura", being mentored by Conrad Hall Sr., his working relationship with Director Kenneth Branagh, and the importance of keeping obsession in check.

Haris Zambarloukos BSC GSC discusses "Camera Obscura"

Barry Ackroyd BSC discusses "Riff Raff", his subsequent working relationship with Director Ken Loach, the privilege of photographing documentaries, finding your cinematic voice and the continuing legacy of Loach's Masterpiece..."Kes".

Barry Ackroyd BSC discusses "Riff Raff"

Alwin Küchler BSC discusses his first film "Ratcatcher", his working relationship with Director Lynne Ramsay, the artistic exploration of Film School and the vital first steps of film-making.

Alwin Küchler BSC discusses "Ratcatcher"

Laurie Rose BSC discusses his first film "Down Terrace", his subsequent working relationship with Director Ben Wheatley, capturing lightning in a bottle and the surprisingly cathartic experience of impressing yourself.

Laurie Rose BSC discusses "Down  Terrace"

Filmmakers discuss the experience of making their debut feature and how this has influenced their subsequent work. 

Discussing the experience of making a first feature...the highs and lows, the funding nightmares and the awards night triumphs...and how this experience moulds a filmmaker's subsequent work and leads to greater opportunities.

First Film First

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