Food commercials US style by Jordan Drew
When you pour milk on, nobody will hear you scream.
I really shouldn’t watch television in the morning. I do, but I generally regret it because the breakfast food commercials just creep me out. Why in the world would I be remotely interested in buying toaster pastries after seeing them all over my TV with tiny [...]
The drums are calling by Judy Clement Wall
Judy has been writing and guest blogging for isca for several months now. Those familiar with her Vagina Monologues series will not be surprised to hear of her meteoric rise from assistant to the Director, to Assistant Director. But there’s more. Oh yes, and a new addition to the now famous JCW ‘Things I ‘want [...]
Critiquing the critique
It’s not good enough to just go and see the film, writes Luke James
A day doesn’t go by without a new movie review being written and posted on the internet; either from a lone blogger or an established critic for one of the world’s media publications. Everyone, it seems, has an opinion about the latest [...]
New look for iwalkdevon (Press Release extract)
Our online magazine site, iwalkdevon, has been given a makeover. It’s now becoming the kind of site and online publication we’d envisaged right from the start.
According to iwalkdevon editor, Luke James, ‘It’s not just textual content that’s important, it’s the whole visual package and one of our challenges has been to create an online experience that’s as [...]
We welcome Joanna D’Angelo to isca media
Joanna D’Angelo ~ writer, director, producer
We extend a warm welcome to Joanna D’Angelo from Canada. We’ve been chatting to Joanna on Twitter for a while and so it’s a pretty exciting start to 2010 for us to be working together.
With a Bachelor of Journalism and an MA in media and Canadian culture from Carleton University, Joanna [...]
Let’s dance to a new filmmaking tune by Louis Dempsey
Actor & Screenwriter Louis Dempsey gives his reaction to the latest advice for filmmakers
William Goldman is one of the most successful screenwriters in the world. He is a writer with a lot of personal experience in the field of filmmaking. Regardless of one’s opinion of Mr Goldman’s films, few people within the industry would [...]
Don’t be a sheep
Tips for anyone wanting to make the transition into the competitive world of professional photography
Photo: Luke James (The Devon County Show 2009)
I talk to a lot of keen photographers who regularly ask how they can ‘get started’ in making a living from their hobby. The brutal truth, of course, is that it’s very difficult. Common [...]
A new TV drama goes into script development for 2010
Luke James introduces Lesley-Ann Simpson
There are two things I’ve learned (yup, only two) and they are that you never know what’s around the corner. The other? Avoid clichés like the plague. Both of which have stood me in good stead. What have these got to do with Lesley-Ann Simpson? Well, we didn’t see her coming [...]
Not just another short film story
Luke James talks about isca media’s first production for 2010 and why he believes short films are an absolute must for any new production company, screenwriter or director.
I’ve seen a lot from behind the camera. Over the last twenty years I’ve been on the set of almost 300 films. From three minute shorts to high [...]
Stylist Lyndy Ewings teams up with isca photography in 2010
The Mayfair Portfolio Range – stunning photography, hair & make-up packages for 2010
Photo by Luke James
In 2010 isca photography be working with the very talented Lyndy Ewings to provide a series of commercial packages and services in the United Kingdom. The partnership promises to be an exciting one. They’ll initially be shooting at selected locations [...]
Life Under Communism by Sevdalina Peeva
Sevdalina wrote to us explaining how Christmas was perceived in communist Bulgaria.
I was born in 1968 and political change in my country came in about 1989. At that time I was an adult – 21 years old and almost at the end of my university education.
Until the 90s I really didn’t know anything about Christmas. [...]
My Experience Of Pitching A Script by Louis Dempsey
More in the series on screenwriting, acting and production by Louis Dempsey
Part 2
A friend recently sent me the original Muppet Show pitch shown to CBS. Good stuff.
But let’s not forget though that Sesame Street had already proved there was a huge audience share (and huge profits) to be made from this particular avenue of puppetry. Nobody [...]
Finding The Gold by Judy Clement Wall
Part 4 of The What Monologues series
Eve Ensler (writer and creator of The Vagina Monologues) has a list of guidelines for groups who put on the play. One of her suggestions is not to hold too many rehearsals. I think that’s wise. The monologues are the result of women opening up to Eve, revealing things [...]
An Interview With Louis Dempsey
Part 1
I caught up with Louis Dempsey over a pint of Guinness in his local pub. I always enjoy a sip of the dark stuff whilst chatting with an Irishman; it adds authenticity. And this particular Irishman; being an actor, writer and keen gardener (he made me add the last bit) meant we had plenty [...]
The What Monologues Director’s Assistant by Judy Clement Wall
So, I’m the Vagina Monologues Director’s Assistant. Officially. In a top secret ceremony involving ancient scrolls (a script), sacred utterings (“For God’s sake, Judy, call yourself whatever you want”), and a pumpkin spice latte (with heart-shaped steamed milk), the title was conferred upon me. While it’s true that I’m pretty full of myself now, there [...]
A Font Of No Knowledge by Jordan Drew
American writer, Jordan Drew, blogs about her sizeable pitch to a literary agent.
About a month ago a close writer-friend of mine convinced me to send out a query to this one particular agent. I haven’t sent that many queries out, simply because email is not my strong suit. I just don’t like it. Much to my [...]
Film & Fly – a short history
In January 2010, the satirical magazine, Film & Fly is launching.
Film & Fly is an inspired but economically necessary fusion of the iconic magazine, Film In My Shed and the extremely successful and slightly glossy, Fly Fishing For Profit. Newly-appointed editor, Jeremy Hazelbind (25 years of editing Fly) gives us a short history of the [...]
Will Foxwell – Filmmaker, teams up with isca Film
Foxwell Films and isca Film working together in 2010
We’ll be working with some more great film talent in 2010. We’re delighted to welcome Will Foxwell to the team, who’ll be bringing not only some cool film techniques but a wealth of experience.
Just take a look at these credits on IMDb
Born in Exeter, raised in Cheriton [...]
Louis Dempsey joins isca media
We’re delighted to announce that actor and screenwriter, Louis Dempsey will be working closely with us on a number of exciting film and writing projects in 2010.
The experience Louis brings to the team is amazing. With roles in Shooters, Troy and Guy Ritchie’s Revolver, Louis knows the film business. Of course, a screenwriting credit for [...]
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