So we’ve come to the end of a long road. Looking back to my first blog post – all the way back on December 9 – I wrote:
“Telling a story in three minutes – let alone one that’s compelling, affecting, emotionally engaging or just purely entertaining – is a challenge that’s not for the faint of [...]
I have been to many an award show but nothing can compare to the Independent Spirit Awards that took place this past Friday. Being that I live in Los Angeles, I managed to get some tickets to the event through friends that work in the industry. Tourism New Zealand got wind of this and were [...]
As you’ve probably noticed from watching the finalists’ films, the three-minute running time didn’t leave much room for credits. But we’re setting things straight by publishing the full credits for each of the Your Big Break films. Need cast or crew for your NZ-based short film or feature? These chaps and chap-ettes are the bee’s [...]
As you’ve probably noticed from watching the finalists’ films, the three-minute running time didn’t leave much room for credits. But we’re setting things straight by publishing the full credits for each of the Your Big Break films. Need cast or crew for your NZ-based short film or feature? These chaps and chap-ettes are the bee’s [...]
As you’ve probably noticed from watching the finalists’ films, the three-minute running time didn’t leave much room for credits. But we’re setting things straight by publishing the full credits for each of the Your Big Break films. Need cast or crew for your NZ-based short film or feature? These chaps and chap-ettes are the bee’s [...]
Hello y’all!!
Well, yeah, I won. this is my Big break!
Thanks Peter!
Actually, we, the finalists, knew who was the winner since 2 weeks ago when being notified by the YBB people and had to mantain it in secret until the official announcement in the site. So what happened is that the first time I [...]
I thought the standard of all 5 movies was very high, and I liked the way all managed to capture the themes described, especially NZ being the Earth’s “youngest” country. There were a variety of tones and different ways to feature the natural landscapes – but the technical polish was equally high throughout. It really [...]
Hello y’all!
Well, I’m back at home.
At first it was very weird. I woke up thinking I was still in New Zealand even when I was staring at my own room and someone from my family was waking me up. Normally the effect was over once I stood up and walked some steps. Everyone, my family [...]
Our judges reduced the entries from 1080 to just five finalists. There has to have been a shortlist in there somewhere, right?
Right. Entries were judged independently, and a shortlist compiled for the session where the judges would meet face-to-face to decide the five finalists.
Last night, I donned my black bodysuit and balaclava (not a pretty sight, [...]
Tim McLachlan here!
As my whole Your Big Break adventure comes to an end, several things have solidified in my mind:
(1) Having money and a professional crew to make a film is freakin’ awesome!
(2) Low-budget, do-it-yourself filmmaking translates unbelievably well into the professional world.
(3) Larger projects with more money at stake needn’t be a stress-fest – [...]
