If I stepped outside this room, went down to the street and grabbed the first randomer that I saw, their reaction would be, of course, surprise. If I then asked them to name me a big popular movie nine times out of ten I would get an answer like Avatar or Inception.
The answer is due to be some big shot Hollywood film that made millions and everyone loves. If I then asked the same person to name me a film done by a British director then they would be stumped. Anyone that blurted out Braveheart would in fact be wrong, considering it was directed by Mel Gibson who is in fact American. It is understandable that Hollywood has managed to take over the film world, spewing out films left, right and centre. But we must not forget about our own home grown British talent in the movie industry.
British director's such as Danny Boyle (Sunshine and Trainspotting) and Kevin MacDonald (Last King of Scotland and Eagle) can produce a movie to rival any that is produced from Hollywood. These directors prove that you don't need a big budget or fancy famous stars to make a great movie.
If I then asked the person one last question, to name a director from Glasgow, what would they say? The known nationality of directors and their work is scarce, we know where actors are from, but not directors. This person would most likely think I was bonkers but it raises a crucial point. Directors like Kevin MacDonald and Peter Mullan (NEDS and Co director of Trainspotting) are less well known in the film world but that in no way means they are any less talented. Glasgow is capable of spilling out amazing talent, whether it's in the form of Directors or Producers, something I will be exploring in more detail.
Woop! Woop! First blog post :)
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