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Feb 5, 2020 7 tweets 4 min read Read on X
This is what it's like on the producing frontline currently. Proud to be a member of @ProdRoundtable and a huge round of applause for @Loran_Dunn @HelenSimmons8 @SophitaReynolds for their tireless work on this. #film #producing #filmproducer #ukfilm
@ProdRoundtable @Loran_Dunn @HelenSimmons8 @SophitaReynolds For too long producing has been an elitist hobby and the system has been built to keep those without access to money out. This has had a notable effect on diversity and the types of films that are allowed to be made.
There has been precious little support for emerging producers over the years and it's good to see funding bodies acknowledging that more needs to be done.
These guidelines aren't going to fix things overnight (we face a huge battle in the light of changing audience habits) but they are a block to build from and hopefully mean that producers can start to build sustainable businesses and champion talent, no matter their background.
The practice of deferrals is something that needs to be stamped out immediately. Most deferrals put the producer's fee to the back of the recoupment queue, meaning they'll never actually see it. You've got to really not need money in order to agree to that. It shouldn't be normal
I've seen (and experienced) producers being driven into debt because if they don't agree to defer, the film won't get made. We essentially have to buy our credit in the hope that that will get us approval when we pitch our next projects.
It's ethically wrong. Producers need fees and overheads so that not only can we earn a wage but also so that we can build a production company infrastructure, employ people and option and develop new material.

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More from @chordia22

Aug 14
Callout: I'm looking for horror or thriller film projects that are either set mostly in India, or across UK and India. Details in the thread below, please only respond if you meet all the criteria. Please RT.
Genre: Must be either horror or thriller and easily identifiable as such. Not looking for cross-genre projects. Think Blumhouse tone and style. Not looking for dramas disguised as horror/thriller!
Setting: Needs to fit into a UK-Indian co-pro structure, so ideally set either mainly in India or between UK and India. Preferably not majority UK-set.
Read 8 tweets
May 25, 2023
PRODUCERS - We’re looking for feature film projects to co-produce. Please read this thread carefully as the remit is quite specific. Please RT! #film #ukfilm #filmproducers
1/ Looking for UK producers who have produced at least one feature film above £500k budget.
2/ Projects need to be very clearly identifiable genres: Rom-Coms, Comedies, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thrillers. We are NOT looking for Dramas, Horror, Coming-of-Age, Grey Pound or Art-House at this time.
Read 11 tweets
May 23, 2023
Random thread of Thoughts on Cannes this year:
1/ First year back here since before COVID and seemed busy if a little more muted than it was. Parties and drinks all felt more restrained (not a bad thing).
2/ Haven't heard of any major deals being struck (many seem to have been done pre-festival) but the sales agents I spoke to said that there was decent business being done, if not spectacular. Seemed to be a good showing from indie distrib buyers.
3/ Some concern over potential SAG strike and how that may affect other markets. Some producers considering moving production schedules back, but no outright panic.
Read 13 tweets
Dec 31, 2022
Went down an AI rabbit-hole this week. In under 30 mins, I had an AI create an original idea for a film, write a treatment, suggest a cast list, build a basic pitch deck and create a poster image. Now...
...whilst all of this was fairly basic, it was impressive that it managed to identify the key things needed in each and if I'd been sent these by a person, I'd have had no idea that it was all created via AI.
On the one hand, this is scary as hell. The number of jobs this type of AI will end up replacing is too numerous to count. I have really mixed feelings about applying this to the film and TV industries but it's clear that it's here and we'll start seeing it in use within a year.
Read 11 tweets
Oct 4, 2020
I’ve met many filmmakers who over the years have told me “they don’t care about the money” and “you focus too much on the business side of things”. There’s a reason for that. Without a viable system of financing and revenues, you won’t get paid. You won’t do this for a living.
The news about Cineworld is devastating and will likely be followed by more chains. It’s not Bond’s fault. It’s not the studios fault. It’s not the general public’s fault. This pandemic has already decimated the aviation and travel industries. It’s just another casualty.
We live in a world where there is now so much audio-visual content that it’s become hard to justify the cost of going to a cinema anyway. Younger audiences are happy enough to watch 2 hours of free tik tok videos rather than £15 to go watch a film in cinemas.
Read 8 tweets
Oct 3, 2020
It’s basic economics. If there’s no product to sell, the business isn’t viable. There’s no way government grants will keep cinemas afloat until Easter. We’re seeing a sea-change in the film business, as models adapt to direct to digital.
It will mean lower budgets as there won’t be the revenues to prop up $200m films. Could also mean digital platforms commission films as opposed to licensing them.
It won’t be the end of cinema, art-house will still be a viable business and perhaps in a few years, after the pandemic, there will be a desire to reopen larger cinemas, but for the immediate future, film won’t be primarily for theatrical.
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