The Project
The goal of the project is:
To showcase great people in film and TV with portraits and casual interviews.
To pass on insight: whether job-specific or the varying routes into the industry, to share stories, creative musings.
To provide all too ironically camera-shy people nice photos for crew listings, social media, aunts and more while keeping the editor busy during quieter periods.
The Cost
For the time being, being featured is free.
This will likely change to cover costs at some point in the future.
If however you enjoy the project or being featured, and want to support (zero pressure) a donation of any small kind helps offset costs a little.
The Process
1. INITIAL CHAT
Are there subjects you’d like to talk about? Your background, career, projects, stories, thoughts about the industry now or where you think it’s going?
None of the above thoughts are required, and the interview can be more spontaneous.
2. LOCATION AND PHOTOGRAPHING
On a prearranged day, we’ll meet and chat a little before photographing.
Locations can be somewhere interesting or fun. We can also make the most of what’s available and realistic.
Whatever it will be, it must be safe for all involved.
You have the final say as to what gets used.
3. INTERVIEW
Interviews are shifting toward a more casual written format.
Whether written or transcribed audio however, the editing process may require paraphrasing your words. Ultimately, I’ll always ask for your OK to do so.
FAQ
Capturing: How long will it all take?
For your time: I’m happy to be led by what you can spare and plan around that. The more time you can allow for, the better.
Ideas/photo references are welcome.
Editing: How long will it all take?
A surprising amount of time goes into each post. Because of this, a release date is subject to a changing work schedule.
I’ll keep you in the loop.
Who do you photograph?
I’m looking for a balanced and varied representation across different departments, and of course - without any discrimination towards anyone’s background, ethnicity, age, gender, sexuality.
About the editor
The editor Miles does a few things but he is mainly: a camera assistant, camera tech, trainee (bigger productions) while doing a good chunk of corporate work.
He lives in Bristol, UK.
He was ill as a kid and a lot of life was vicariously lived and often escaped through watching beautiful films. Particularly those that tell great stories, with a seamless blend of emotional intelligence, great writing and humour.