CineFinesse drama first viewing

Well we did it. The Adventures of Rosanna Cross was screened for the marking panel and other students on the same course at Southampton Solent University. We received some great comments from the students but then it was time to go and face the judging panel.

We got a grilling from the panel on nearly every aspect of the drama. (I am glad Julian Unthank was there as I think he was the only panel member who made a positive comment.) We entered the room full of pride at what we had achieved but left questioning every decision we made.

All we can hope for is that they pulled it apart to make sure we understood how we make a better production next time – Which we do!”

It did bring up a few questions of the edit, which will be altered before the cast and crew screening. (details of this public screening coming soon!)

Now we have to wait until we have all been marked for the project, the mark going towards our overall degree grade.

Anyway, whatever happens, I am very proud of what we achieved. We made a period drama on a very limited budget, made some new friends, worked with some really talented and creative people, learnt so much to take with us in our future careers plus much, much more.

I love the Rosanna character and have plenty of ideas of what adventures she gets up to next; So-much-so that I have already started working on the next story. (watch this space in the future for updates!)

I hope that everyone who worked on the drama feels the same way as me and I hope we can work together again in the future.

Some of the Rosanna Cross cast and crew.

 

 

“Its been a long time, Where’ve you been?”

It has been a while since I updated this site. I have been in my final year at University, so things have been a little hectic. I have managed to get a few projects in, however, gaining that all important work experience.

Recently I have worked with Solent Productions and Craig Lees – DoP, on a music video for a folk group, a promo video for a CCTV and security training company and a yacht racing series for Fast40+. I also had the pleasure of filming a promotional video for professional magician – David Major.

For the last 8 months or so I have been working on my Final Major Project (FMP) at Solent University. I have worked with a great group including, Abi Hoskins, Ally Hewitt, Jade Kingham, Jamal Watts, Lloyd Crow and Sergio Kulikovsky; collectively making CineFinesse.

Together we have produced a pilot episode for a Victorian Crime drama series – The Adventures of Rosanna Cross. This pilot sees Rosanna dragged back in to a life she was trying to leave behind and forced, by gang leader Cornelius, to attempt an impossible diamond robbery in order to keep her daughter alive.

We had a great cast to work with, with the lead being portrayed by the fantastic Barbara D’Alterio – (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1859556/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1)

Cornelius, by Simon “Bonkers” Richards – (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm5890732/?ref_=tt_cl_t3) is becoming quite a regular in my films.

Other cast members include Darren Hart – (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm6441721/?ref_=fn_al_nm_7) as henchman Silas, Richard Barnett as Lord Havelock, Abi Miklasz as the Lords maid, Bill Ford as the Lords Butler and Nicholas Pearce as Inspector Lestrade.

We also introduced Ellen Hutton as Rosanna’s daughter, Emma.

We had some great locations around Southampton. The days were long and a little stressful at times but were fantastic to work on. I think all cast and crew would agree it was really enjoyable and created some great memories.

We have now handed in our production for marking and we have to stand in front of the panel on Thursday 19th May to discuss the project . Fingers crossed it will go ok!

You can see the trailer on the videos page but, hopefully, the finished short will be entered into some film festivals, so it will a while before it is online to view. Keep checking for updates on Festival submissions etc.