JDE Films

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  • Fame + Fiction

    Last month, I came across an article in The Guardian exploring the rise of celebrity authors in children’s literature and the frustration some traditional writers feel about that trend. You will find the info in the link below; https://www.theguardian.com/books/2024/oct/20/its-quite-galling-childrens-authors-frustrated-by-rise-in-celebrity-penned-titles The piece struck a chord with me, especially as, even though I mostly specialise in scripts…

  • Free Reads Scheme (Announcement, Oct 24)

    Greetings readers, Just thought I’d briefly mention to any body who’s passionate about writing that Writing East Midlands has opened a scheme for those based in the East Midlands who have got written projects in the works. This may be a great opportunity for those pursuing a career in writing. To be eligible, one must…

  • A Summer Period Of Development

    As the summer holidays have drawn to a close, I shall reflect and summarise how it’s gone for a Midlands-based filmmaker, not just regarding projects, but in general. You may have seen that I’m developing a new freelance videography business. For those of you who don’t know, Videos R Go specialises in video production for…

  • A Legend Gone for 10 Years That Lives On Within Us

    Recently, I have been involved in two video productions. The first was for a local music festival where I worked independently as a videographer, while the second involved working in the sound department for a promotional video. Although it is customary to elaborate on recent film or video production experiences, I have decided to divert…

  • New Business!

    Everybody, may I present a brand new site and my new business; Videos R Go is a freelance business that I have formed. Clients will include music bands, festivals, theatre productions and, where possible, weddings. I have experienced filming videos in the last decade and the plan is to continue. Have a look and see…

  • Announcement – June 2024

     Greetings everybody, I hope we all had a lovely day on Father’s Day and the bright weather has provided a nice treat. I did; I had a pleasant experience with my family. This has especially been a welcoming and calming moment following a series of things to prepare for future events including applications and a…

  • New Sound Equipment Purchased & New Film Out!

    Usually, when something new and interesting happens in my life, I write about it quickly. However, daily responsibilities often delay me. Now seems like the right time to share some updates. Recently, I’ve been working as a freelance sound recordist and assistant on various short films and features, mostly on location. Earlier this month, I…

  • Blog for April 2024

     Once a month, I would post something on this site and talk about something in particular. However, I had company in recent months – a friend I had not seen for a few years had visited me and occasions like this where I catch up with old friends and relatives do often come first. Speaking…

  • RBG (2018)

    Happy International Women’s Day everybody! It’s that time of year again when we celebrate the rights deservedly gained some time ago by the female members of the public. And speaking of women’s rights, I thought that on this occasion, I’d review a film I recently watched with a Chinese lady friend of mine. The film…

  • Funding Announcement (February 2024)

     Further to the project I announced last year in May, the same project is now live on Indiegogo. For those of you wondering, this project is a short documentary about the impact of lockdown, particularly on mental health. The documentary will feature personal stories, subtle humour, and interviews with medical experts. The plan is to…