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Tabitha Newton

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  1. Tabitha Newton
    Right, firstly I appreciate all the help and advice all of you are giving. Even from a few comments you have shown me that I don't stand a chance. I kind of knew that from the start, but I kept telling myself that if I had the enthusiasm and courage to step forward out of my comfort zone and push my way forward to getting notice, then I could stand a little chance. However, this isn't going to stop me, yet adjust my ideas. I now know that becoming a director will only come to the people who have the right resources and know the right people, so much so that I will never rise to that level. Well, I am still going to work in the Film and Television industry, but maybe keep my aims not at such a naïve level. I know that I must keep filming and writing my scripts to stand a chance, no matter what. Though I'm sixteen, I know that this business is hard work, I don't need to be told that enough anymore. No matter how poor or harsh the conditions are of a low incomes and next to no jobs, I know that this is the industy I want to be in and that won't stop me. Thank you for all your comments, they have helped a great deal.
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    Yes, I understand that, I can't just move to a country that simply. I was just thinking in the long run, but I do appreciate you bringing up the concerns and helping me.
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    Thank you for your advice. Yes I understand the truth, which is I have a better chance in America, but being in England isn't going to stop me become what I want to become. I will just have to start up in London, then once I work and accumulate enough money, I will move to America; but right now I believe that it's more of a 'in reach goal' to begin in London, maybe at the BBC. I understand where you are coming from though and agree with you, but there are many British director and they must have started out in England.
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    The idea on finding film professional for teaching is a great. I appreciate your point on student loans and where else to spend your money. I'm going to start working on short 10-15 films, then building that up until I believe one is good enough to send into a competition or film festival. I've just done some research and I was first of all, looking at the 'black magic pocket cinema camera' but then I've heard mixed reviews on it, so I've decided on something much simpler, which is a canon. It's not too expensive, however I thought that it was the lenses and the lighting equipment that matter the most, not so much the body. I'll start working on ideas for films immediately. Thank you for the great help.
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    I see. Thank you very much for the help. I'll think about the theatre option as well. Yes, I'll have to start building up a portfolio now if I were to have a chance.
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    I am doing my A levels currently. I have looked at NFTS and admired their brilliant line up of talents and history. It would be a dream to go there. Yes, I understand. I know I do need to get out there and meet people in the business. Would you recommend me emailing (which I can imagine my voice being lost among a pile of other people in my position) or to go to talks and try to spread my number around? Yes, well my aim is to one day move to the States, for many reasons, but I believe I need to start working in London at the moment and build up experience and money. Otherwise, I won't get notice in Los Angeles or New York. Thank you for your great help, I appreciate the help.
  7. Tabitha Newton
    I am doing my A levels currently. I have looked at NFTS and admired their brilliant line up of talents and history. It would be a dream to go there. Yes, I understand. I know I do need to get out there and meet people in the business. Would you recommend me emailing (which I can imagine my voice being lost among a pile of other people in my position) or to go to talks and try to spread my number around? Yes, well my aim is to one day move to the States, for many reasons, but I believe I need to start working in London at the moment and build up experience and money. Otherwise, I won't get notice in Los Angeles or New York. Thank you for your great help, I appreciate the help.
  8. Tabitha Newton
    Thank you so much. Your point on university debt has been great help. Stupidly I didn't think about how long or if I could ever pay off my debt. The thing is about BBC internships is that, it will be incredibly hard to get into and at the end of the day, it's all about the people you know. However, I now see this as another direction for me to think about and aim for. Well, I have a weekend job and I'm planning to save it over this year. So, I'm aiming to save just around £900-1000 in lighting and camera equipment, such as the body itself and the lenses. Thank you for your words on the disparity between men and women and group building. I'll work on that, see if I can find any local people interested in collaboration. Do you mind if I ask, what do you work with in the business and how did you get there?
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    I'm from London, 16 years old and female. Ever since I first watched Alfred Hitchcock's 'Psycho', I knew I wanted to be a director. I became obsessed, I watch all of his films around four times each and went through each one, studying the use of his particularly dramatic and iconic instrumental music and the use of his camera angles. I want to be able to write my own screenplays and put a team together to collaborate and put it to life. I've already started writing a few, one of which was a adaption of the novel 'Of Mice and Men', which was used for a stage production. I'm also writing with a friend of mine, a crime avant-garde inspired story, with which we are going to film. However, I know I need direction. I understand that this business is extremely bitterly hard to get into and to make a living, but this is all I want to do with my life. I wanted to ask a few questions: 1.) Is it hard for a female to get noticed in the film industry? I don't mind working in a mostly male dominated industry, I just know that there aren't as many women who film, compared to men. 2.) Camera recommendations and lenses too. I need to find a camera suitable of shooting raw material. 3.) I noticed that a lot of film directors never went to university, they went straight in by doing apprenticeship type work. I would never be able to do that, so I know I need to go to university. What would be a good choice of one in London? 4.) Lighting equipment. I would like to know what types you use. Thank you for reading.
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