Where are all the women??

Anyone could tell you that the men dominate the film world, not just in Hollywood but also in the British film industry. Unfortunately men are dominate in nearly every industry but that in no way means that the women are any less talented. Take Andrea Arnold for example. Born in  1961, Andrea has had a career in the industry ever since she left school in the late 70s. She has been a variety of acts, from a dancer  on Top Of The Pops to a children's television presenter. Deciding to put presenting behind her, she directed a short film called Wasp that won the Academy Award For Best Live Action Short Film in 2005.

Now her first feature length film was a movie called Red Road that was released in 2006. The story of a young woman who watches the CCTV over a small area and is thrown whens he spots a familiar face from her past on the screens. She uses the cameras to follow and keep tabs on him before finding the courage to confront him. Staying with her British roots the whole feature was filmed in Glasgow. It managed to easily pocket 21 awards without any hassle and drew the crowds at the Cannes Film Festival. Without a doubt this woman is a powerful female figure in the British film industry and a great inspiration to all hopeful directors. She manages to excellently prove that no matter what the profession is, women can tackle it head on, and be just as successful as any male counter part.

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Well, most of the time when a film is in development, a lot of thought goes into scripting, actors, music etc so what better place to create a film than T in the Park. Yes thats right there is a film about and set during the popular music festival. No, it is not a documentary it is in fact a comedy. The story of two singers who are possibly the biggest opposites, in music taste and personality. Adam, the lead singer of an indie band is handcuffed by accident to Morello, the lead singer of an all girl punk band. This of course is the recipe for a great comedy.

Of course since both of them have to be on stage to perform this provides many difficulties for the pair, as at first they are very unhappy. Of course i doubt many people would be happy if they found themselves handcuffed to a stranger. They are of course frustrated but this soon gives way to acceptance and then genuine feelings for one another. Having to perform with the other person attached on stage gives them a new appreciation for each others style in music and the way they interact with their fans.

Now the clever thing about this film is that it was filmed during T in the Park 2010. This means that any big crowds that you see are real every day British people, the audiences are real crowds there to listen to that band. This is a clever idea in getting the public involved with the film industry, giving them a chance to have fun and be a part of a great film, and will almost certainly bring the crowds when it is released. Whether its for people interested in the film or people wanting to see if there are any clips of them in the film. Scottish director David Mackenzie has certainly made his mark in the film, and quite possibly in the music industry with this piece work that is certainly anticipated to do great.