"This Film Should Be Played Loud"

Ross Birks

On 15th August 2016, I finished the screenplay for "Hollywood Boulevard". This podcast is about turning that script into my first feature film.

  • 58 minutes 25 seconds
    The Making of "Hollywood Boulevard" - Episode 6: One Week Until Shooting
    In this episode I talk about some last minute casting additions, Joe Swanberg movies, the importance of details, the headache of scheduling, knowing when to compromise and personal ambitions for the film.
    19 November 2016, 2:05 pm
  • 1 hour 9 minutes
    The Making of "Hollywood Boulevard" - Episode 5: The Peaks & Valleys of Pre-Production
    In this episode I get you up to date on all things pre-production on "Hollywood Boulevard". I discuss a casting switch-up, my epic battle and defeat of the dreaded self-doubt, my love of actors and rehearsing as well as the pressures of trying to organise a film shoot when you have no idea what you're doing. I also get smug about writing and praise my DOP too much.
    25 October 2016, 4:00 pm
  • 35 minutes 36 seconds
    The Making of "Hollywood Boulevard" - Episode 4: The Cast Chime In
    In this episode, I am joined by three actors from "Hollywood Boulevard" - Monica Sagar (Max), Guy Walker (Felix) and Terry Corbett (Victor) - and we discuss the first read-through, initial reactions, how everyone is approaching the project and short films vs. features. Oh and Guy spoils Shaun of the Dead. Our social media stuff is underway too. Twitter: https://twitter.com/HollywoodBlvdUK Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hollywoodblvdfilm/ And follow the actors! https://twitter.com/Guyston_Walker https://twitter.com/monicasagar http://terencejcorbett.com
    9 October 2016, 1:45 pm
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