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James Doherty and his filmmaking journey
We catch up with James Doherty, the creator of Action On The Side, about his film and television projects.
eightfolk
Jun 245 min read
Returning to Cinema SoundEx 2025: Kata & RedFish
Kata Szanizló and RedFish (Tony Gee) speak about their experiences with Cinema SoundEX in 2023 and why they have returned for 2025.
eightfolk
May 274 min read
Aravali AOTS 48HR Film Competition winner Cathy Kostova
Kicking off the newest genre added to the competition with a win, we gave Cathy Kostova—writer, director, producer—a Q&A on the musical dance entry with her team, à la Mike Leigh.
eightfolk
May 113 min read
March 2024: Preproduction Weekend in Southall
Announcing the location for our March 2024 project (Preproduction Weekend): OPEN Southall
Patricia Hetherington
Feb 5, 20242 min read
Looking forward to 2024
Happy New Year!! Looking back at 2023, it's been a good year. We had the Short Screenplay Award, Cinema SoundEX, and the Ealing 48 film...
Patricia Hetherington
Jan 2, 20241 min read
Upcoming Projects 2023
Scriptwriting, Filmmaking, Composing - oh my!
Patricia Hetherington
Aug 25, 20231 min read
Next short film project
When is the next project? What have we been up to?
Patricia Hetherington
Oct 7, 20211 min read
Screenskills: unconscious bias, harassment, bullying
Screenskills has free online courses to support your training in the screen industries. Here's what we have to share
Patricia Hetherington
Jul 12, 20214 min read
What I learned from The Hollywood Reporter Actor's Roundtable
In July 2021, Action On The Side ran a virtual Work Experience for Level 3 Media students. This article has been written as part of that,...
Luke M
Jul 10, 20213 min read
What I learnt about directors from watching THR Roundtable
In March 2021, Action On The Side ran a virtual Work Experience for Level 3 Media students. This article has been written as part of...
Alfie L
Jun 24, 20212 min read
3 Things I Learnt About Scriptwriting
What I learned from doing the UEL Introduction to Screenwriting Course on FutureLearn
Patricia Hetherington
Jun 23, 20213 min read
Interview with a Makeup Artist
In March 2021, Action On The Side ran a virtual Work Experience for Level 3 Media students. This article has been written as part of...
Lina ES
Jun 23, 20212 min read
What I learned during the Future Learn Creative Problem Solving course
In March 2021, Action On The Side ran a virtual Work Experience for Level 3 Media students. This article has been written as part of...
Alfie L
Mar 31, 20214 min read
9 Things I noticed in the 5-second films
In March 2021, Action On The Side ran a virtual Work Experience for Level 3 Media students. This article has been written as part of...
Luke V
Mar 13, 20219 min read
HERE ARE FIVE DIFFERENT FACTS! YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER SHORT FILMS!
Psychological Thrillers: what are they and how do you make one? Part 1 in a series
alexdeighan0
Mar 13, 20213 min read
How Pixar Made An Incredible Film In Toy Story 4
How Pixar animated Toy Story 4: an introduction to animation
ross29e
Mar 13, 20215 min read
10 things I learnt about Sci-Fi from watching shorts on Dust
In March 2021, Action On The Side ran a virtual Work Experience for Level 3 Media students. This article has been written as part of...
Luke V
Mar 12, 202112 min read
Tips To Increase Productivity At Work
Tips to increase your productivity
ross29e
Mar 12, 20215 min read
5 things I learnt from watching Alter horror short films
Five things I learnt from watching horror shorts on Alter
Patricia Hetherington
Mar 12, 20212 min read
How To Make A CinemaGraph - Simple Guide
How to create a Cinemagraph using Adobe Premiere
iarora8951
Mar 11, 20213 min read
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