Cameo Launch Short Film Podcast

Nigel sits down for a very special interview with director Jake Murray and writer/producer Paul Ludden as they explore the history, background and motivation behind their short film The Visit. Their intense character drama tells the fictionalised story of the perpetrator of the real life bombing of Manchester city centre by the IRA in 1996. The bomber returns to present day Manchester as an aging and ailing man, contemplating the consequences of a life spent in violence. Jake and Paul takes us through their experiences making the film as well as their perspectives on the facets of political violence, the momentum of history, the importance of supporting the arts and providing access to it, particularly for people from deprived backgrounds and getting a huge boost to the production from Jack Reacher author Lee Childs. Read our review of The Visit and watch the film here. Follow the Filmmakers MancMade Productions - Website / Facebook / Instagram / LinkedIn    Elysium Theatre Company - Website / Facebook / Instagram / X  Subscribe to Our Podcast Find all of our episodes at - https://www.cameolaunch.com/podcast    Subscribe on the below platforms Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Google Podcasts

Nigel engages in a fascinating discussion with writer/director Tamas Levardi, creator of the powerful historical epic Foretoken - Omen of the Outsiders. This film follows the journey of two siblings as they seek to confront a garrison of Roman soldiers in order to free their people from Roman occupation. Tamas takes us on his filmmaking experiences and the crucial lessons he learned on his journey from agency work, to music videos to an incredibly ambitious triumph of short film cinema. Follow the Filmmakers Official Film Account - Instagram / Website Subscribe to Our Podcast Find all of our episodes at - https://www.cameolaunch.com/podcast    Subscribe on the below platforms Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Google Podcasts

Nigel reconnects with writer/director Laura Jefferies to talk about her supernatural psychological drama White Rabbit, an official selection and winner of the outstanding Performance award at our festival last October. This episode dives into the making of the film, working with producer Mike Marks and lead actor Kesley Cooke and her love of old school British horror. They also explore options in shaping a career path in film and the importance of short film in shaping the future of filmmaking as a whole. Follow the Filmmakers Laura Jefferies (Writer/Director) - Instagram Membrana Pictures - Facebook / Instagram / YouTube / Website Subscribe to Our Podcast Find all of our episodes at - https://www.cameolaunch.com/podcast    Subscribe on the below platforms Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Google Podcasts

We kick off 2024 by welcoming writer/director George Siougas and producer Michael Stevenson to the pod. Having built successful careers in television on series from Emmerdale to Casualty and many more, George and Michael have led a talented and supremely dedicated team including actor Jason Watkins (The Crown) and legendary music composer Stephen Warbeck, to create a truly heartwarming short film. The One Note Man follows a musical man who lives a careful life. Each day is like the next, just how he likes it. One day, however, misfortune and fate collide, breaking his routine and rocking his world forever. Our resident host, Nigel Morgan explores not only the background of this Oscar and BAFTA shortlisted film, but also the changing landscape of the awards circuit and the emergence of corporate entities into the short film space and the challenges of returning magic to the cinema experience. Follow the Filmmakers George Siougas (Writer/Director) - Instagram / Website Michael Stevenson (Producer) - Instagram / Website Official Account - Instagram    Subscribe to Our Podcast Find all of our episodes at - https://www.cameolaunch.com/podcast    Subscribe on the below platforms Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Google Podcasts

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions pertaining to sexual assault. In this very special episode, Nigel talks to the winners of the Outstanding Drama Short at this year's Surrey Short Film Festival (now the Cameo Launch Short Film Festival). Director Rebecca Gallon, producer Tina Zucco and writer and lead actor Matt Hansen reveal the background of their drama short film I'm Not Finished. The film follows Alex (Hansen) as he bonds with Ellie at a house party. Sparks fly between the two but when one makes a move and takes things too far, what started as a fun night ends up being a traumatic experience. I'm Not Finished is a short film about desire, intimacy and consent and the complex social codes surrounding these notions. Matt speaks candidly about the events that led to him writing this film and how he established a creative partnership with Zucco and Gallon, who would ultimately guide the project toward becoming a powerful and painfully insightful short film. The film and this conversation contains discussions relating to sexual assault. If you have been affected by any of the topics discussed, we have included a link to Survivors UK below, who are a great source of support and who partnered with the makers of I'm Not Finished on the production. https://www.survivorsuk.org/ Follow the Filmmakers Rebecca Gallon (Director) - Instagram / Website Matt Hansen (Writer/Actor) - Instagram / Spotlight Tina Zucco (Producer) - Instagram / Website Blue Ink Entertainment - Instagram    Subscribe to Our Podcast Find all of our episodes at - https://www.cameolaunch.com/podcast    Subscribe on the below platforms Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Google Podcasts

In this episode, Nigel talks to writer/director Daniel Deville about the making of his intense short film drama, By Any Other Name. Produced by Slick Films, this short film tells the story of a woman searching for her sister, who has been sold into the sex trade in London's criminal underbelly. Daniel talks about his background and the challenges he had to overcome as well as closing the gap between aspiration and action when it came to building a career in filmmaking. This is a thought-provoking and inspiring story about overcoming odds and working towards creating important work that impacts audiences the world over. Warning: This episode contains descriptions of filming scenes depicting sexual assault. Find out more about By Any Other Name here. Follow the film on Instagram. Click here to subscribe to our podcast and to discover more incredible short film creators.

Nigel welcomes short film horror maestro Jed Shepherd (Host, Dashcam) to the pod with an intriguing discussion on the horror genre and how the refusal of the UK film establishment to properly invest in it is hurting the UK film industry. We also dive into Jed's highly unusual journey into filmmaking and how a lockdown prank turned into a ticket to Hollywood. Watch Jed's new film Flashback on Netflix now and see the short films he wrote and produced alongside director Rob Savage below as well as the short film Double Tap, which we previously reviewed. Dawn of the Deaf Salt Absence Double Tap Follow Jed Shepherd on Social Media X - https://twitter.com/Jedshepherd Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jedshepherd/

Nigel talks to first time filmmaker Aleah Marrow, whose beautiful film Wish Hill we discovered at last year's Aesthetica Film Festival. Wish Hill is an adventure story and a dream-like meditation on mortality, following two brothers conflicted with life's chaos. At the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, they set out on a secret adventure to a place where it is believed wishes come true. Nigel and Aleah explore the path from Aleah's professional tennis career through to her unexpected gearshift into filmmaking. We also dive into the difficulties of making a short film during the pandemic and the paths to success for filmmakers emerging onto the festival scene today. Click here to watch Wish Hill – https://www.cameolaunch.com/post/review-wish-hill  Connect with Aleah Marrow Twitter – https://twitter.com/AleahMarrow Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/aleahmarrow/ Click here to see more episodes and subscribe to our podcast – https://www.cameolaunch.com/podcast 

In this episode, Nigel hosts founder of Bluebird Productions Alexandra Blue in the pod. Alexandra has produced short films reviewed by Cameo Launch including Martha, End-O and Sarah Chong is Going to Kill Herself. This only scratches the surface of an extensive filmography and a career that spans mastering, postproduction supervising and development on films ranging from '71 to Paddington 2. Alexandra Blue takes us on the fascinating journey of her career as we explore her initial steps into filmmaking to moving to the UK to pursue her goals in independent film to establishing a short film studio that has produced some of the best films presented on our platform. Click here to watch Sarah Chong is Going to Kill Herself – https://www.cameolaunch.com/sarah-chong  Click here to watch Martha – https://www.cameolaunch.com/post/review-martha  Click here to watch End-O – https://www.cameolaunch.com/end-o  Click here to see more films from Bluebird Productions – https://vimeo.com/bluebirdproductions  Find out more about Bluebird Productions Website – http://bluebirdproductions.co.uk/  Twitter – https://twitter.com/bluebirdprods  Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/BluebirdProductionsFilm/  Connect with Alexandra Blue Twitter – https://twitter.com/alexandrablue4  LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrablue/  Click here to see more episodes and subscribe to our podcast – https://www.cameolaunch.com/podcast 

Nigel re-enters the pod with actor, producer and writer Emmeline Hartley as they bring their mammoth 3-part interview to a close with an eye-opening discussion on non-traditional funding for short film.  Their conversation explores how making the short film drama Keep Breathing led to new methods of film fundraising, a potential business model for short film and how it gave birth to a brand-new theatre project.  Catch the final part of the ‘Emmeline Hartley Trilogy' and complete this fascinating and unique perspective of the art, craft and business of film. See our review for Emmeline's short film Keep Breathing by clicking here. Find out more about Nexus Cast & Crew Network by clicking here. Follow Emmeline and Nexus on the Socials Facebook  Twitter (Emmeline) Twitter (Nexus) Instagram  For Affected Listeners: If you have had a sexual experience that you feel was not or may not have been consensual and feel you need support, please make use of the links below. Women's Work Safeline For Filmmakers: To submit your film for review on the Cameo Launch platform, click here. To submit your film to the Surrey Short Film Festival, click here. Click here to see more episodes and subscribe to our podcast. 

In this very special episode, Nigel hosts Academy Award winner Chris Overton in the pod as they explore Chris' new short film, In Too Deep. This new short film is an exploration of the dangerous intersection between grief and technology, throwing us into the grieving process of Ben (Stephen Wight) and Carol (Rachel Shenton) as they struggle to come to terms with the loss of their daughter. While Carol tries everything she can to cope with her grief, Ben isolates himself and hatches a plan to reverse their loss but risks making things much worse. Chris Overton shares his origin story as a filmmaker, the birth and evolution of his company Slick Films and the chain of events that led to he and co-lead of In Too Deep, Rachel Shenton going from colleagues to spouses to Oscar-winners. Nigel and Chris also explore the place of short film in modern cinema as well as key lessons that Chris has learned over the course of his filmmaking journey. Click here to read our Watchlist Review of In Too Deep. Click here to see our review of The Silent Child and to watch the Oscar-winning short film. Follow Slick Films: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Follow Cameo Launch: Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube See more episodes and subscribe to our podcast by clicking here. For Filmmakers: Click here to submit your short film for consideration on the Cameo Launch platform. Click here to submit your film for consideration to the Surrey Short Film Festival.

This episode is part two of our mammoth 'Emmeline Hartley Trilogy' where Nigel and Emmeline explore the making of Keep Breathing, a short drama tackling the subject of sexual consent and power dynamics co-written, produced and starring Emmeline alongside Damien Molony. A woman gets stuck in a lift with the engineer that's fixing it, only to discover it's the man she had a one-night-stand with just a few weeks before. As the awkwardness manifests, it becomes clear they both have very different interpretations of the events that unfolded that night. We get into the weeds on the ambitious approach to the film along with how the production team ensured a nuanced approach was taken to the film's topics and that justice was done to the important issues that it addresses. See our review for Emmeline's short film Keep Breathing by clicking here. Find out more about Nexus Cast & Crew Network by clicking here. For Affected Listeners: If you have had a sexual experience that you feel was not or may not have been consensual and feel you need support, please make use of the links below. Women's Work Safeline For Filmmakers: To submit your film for review on the Cameo Launch platform, click here. To submit your film to the Surrey Short Film Festival, click here. Click here to see more episodes and subscribe to our podcast.

Nigel speaks to Emmeline Hartley of the Nexus Cast & Crew Network and they embark on one of the most eye-opening discussions of the podcast to date, diving into the terrain of the UK film and cinema industries and why establishing a career in grassroots filmmaking is often so hard. We also get the opportunity to learn about the Nexus network, its origins and how it helps to uplift independent filmmakers in underserved areas of the UK. Touching on issues of funding, cost and exposure, this interview goes to some very honest places as Emmeline exposes just how much of an uphill (but not hopeless) struggle British filmmaking can be. See our review for Emmeline's short film Keep Breathing by clicking here. Find out more about Nexus Cast & Crew Network by clicking here. To submit your film for review on the Cameo Launch platform, click here. To submit your film to the Surrey Short Film Festival, click here. Click here to see more episodes and subscribe to our podcast.

Director Weiyang Liu joins Nigel in the pod all the way from Beijing to discuss his directorial debut, Can't Quit. Liu discusses his desire to conduct the ‘real' iPhone challenge by shooting the entire short film on an iPhone 14 Pro with just available light and a skeleton crew. Liu and Nigel also dive into the complexities of getting people to take a chance on your first time filmmaking efforts and the advantages of establishing a filmmaking career in the streaming age. Read our review for Can't Quit here. Click here to see more episodes and subscribe to our podcast.

Director Brian Pittala joins Nigel in the pod all the way from America's Pacific Northwest to talk about his new short film Asteroids, a coming-of-age comedy/drama about a young woman arriving at a crossroads in her life and having to choose between her creative potential and a stable future. Brian and Nigel talk first time filmmaking, finding a team you can count on and art reflecting life. You can find our review and watch Asteroids here. Click here to listen to more episodes and subscribe to our podcast.

In this very special episode, we get two interviews for the price of one! Nigel talks to filmmaker Ryan Nunes about his latest short film After the Beep, in which a young man tries to reconnect with his estranged father during the Christmas period. We go into Ryan's motivations for telling this particular story, the emotional risk of personal honesty in storytelling through film, how and why Ryan made After the Beep with a cast and crew of one and striking a balance between creative fulfilment and the practical needs of finding paid work. The second interview is a Q&A session held as part of Cameo Launch's first short film screening event, Shortest Night of the Month. The event featured a line-up of films from the brilliant filmmaker and friend of the pod, Paul Holbrook and was followed by a Q&A with Paul and Julia Andrews-Clifford of the Independent Cinema Office. Julia shares information on the Young Film Programmer's Network, a part of the ICO that aims to increase cultural awareness and appreciation of cinema for young people in southeast England. Julia shares the opportunities in film programming and the largely unexplored routes into filmmaking and cinema that programming has to offer, while Paul recaps his background and journey into film leading to the films exhibited during the event. Both provide unique perspectives and insights into establishing a career path within film and have a great time doing it! You can watch After the Beep by clicking here.  Watch the short film line-up from Shortest Night of the Month below: Sunday Worship  Shiney  Smile More  See our Watchlist Review of Hollow here  Watch Old Windows by clicking here - https://vimeo.com/795196615  Explore our favourite Paul Holbrook short films by clicking here. Explore the Independent Cinema Office and the Young Film Programmers Network by clicking here.  Find out more about The Pitch Film Fund by clicking here. Subscribe to our podcast by clicking here. 

Nigel sits down with writer/director Spencer Zimmerman to discuss his sci-fi drama short film that meditates on the human struggle to overcome grief. Darkside is an ambitious and epic space opera that while massive in scope is intimate in focus. Spencer Zimmerman takes us through the layers of personal experience and emotional vulnerability that he poured into his biggest filmmaking challenge to date. Listen to this fascinating conversation and catch our review by following the link. See the film here - https://www.cameolaunch.com/post/review-darkside Subscribe to our podcast here - https://www.cameolaunch.com/podcast 

Nigel talks to the director and producer of romantic comedy 'Love at First Sight' starring John Hurt and Phyllida Law. Michael Davies shares his insights on the nature of short film storytelling and working with British acting royalty to make a genuine and heartfelt movie. Additionally, Sandra Gorel talks us through the journey of guiding a production that became more ambitious than anticipated and how to maintain focus, professionalism and equity while delivering a truly wonderful film. Check out our review of Love at First Sight here. You can subscribe to our podcast by heading to cameolaunch.com/podcast to listen on our site or via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and many more.

Nigel talks to MarBelle, the co-founder and editor-in-chief of one of the most influential short and indie film platforms in the UK. This episode sheds light on the origins of one of the biggest mainstays on the British film landscape and delves into the changing face of modern film. Find out more about Directors Notes here - https://directorsnotes.com/  Subscribe to our podcast on your favourite platform here - https://www.cameolaunch.com/podcast 

This year's Aesthetica Short Film Festival featured a heartbreaking movie following a mother dealing with the aftermath of her young son's attempted suicide. Writer/director Adam Etheridge brings us the social drama Milk produced by the guest of this episode Katherine Press. Nigel sits down with Katherine, a ballet dancer turned actor turned producer, writer and director as she charts her career journey. Listen in for her fascinating story and insights into thriving in the world of UK short film. Read our Watchlist Review for Milk here - https://www.cameolaunch.com/post/watchlist-review-milk  Subscribe to our podcast on your favourite platform here - https://www.cameolaunch.com/podcast 

Actor, writer and director Adetokumboh M'Cormack returns to the pod for an interview with host Nigel Morgan to discuss The German King the series. Following his award-winning short film, Adetokumboh has ventured out on a journey that has started the development of a new epic series expanding on the story of King Rudolf Manga Bell. He also embarked on an international tour that has seen the German government and the King's descendants start on a journey of reconciliation over a century after the legendary king's colonial rebellion.  Nigel and Adetokumboh discuss the need for representation, the affect of recent depictions of historical African culture, namely The Woman King and the importance of making films that start important conversations. You can listen to Adetokumboh's previous interview here - https://www.cameolaunch.com/podcast/episode/508aa1cd/s2-ep4-the-german-king-representation-and-forgotten-heroes-with-adetokumboh-mcormack  You can also read our review of The German King here - https://www.cameolaunch.com/post/watchlist-the-german-king

This episode, Nigel talks to the director of 'Hotter Up Close' the final short film in our LGBTQIA+ Month.  This film follows Chris, a gay slacker who is dealing with a recent break up. We go on a journey with him as he struggles to overcome his crippling insecurities in order to find love. Leland Montgomery takes us through the genesis of the film and the importance of creating a relatable and positive romantic comedy that takes place in an LGBTQ space. Read our Watchlist Review for the film here - https://www.cameolaunch.com/post/watchlist-review-hotter-up-close 

What would you do if you had a chronic health condition with no effective treatment options and were EXHAUSTED from being misunderstood by healthcare professionals? Well, Elaine Gracie wrote a script for a short film! We are VERY excited to share our conversation with her!  Elaine's script for her short film “End-O” was picked up by the director Alice Seabright (who also directed the NetFlix series “sex education”) and stars Sophia di Martino (who recently appeared in the Marvel series Loki). Our conversation with Elaine is raw and vulnerable. (Please note there IS explicit content). We cover so much ground including: -       How Elaine got into writing -       Elaine's journey with endometriosis -       The making of End-O -       The awards, the love and the hate that End-O received -       TOP TIPS for aspiring comedy writers We LOVED this conversation and hope you enjoy it as much as we did. You can watch our review and the film here  https://youtu.be/c5EPgSGOo-I  https://www.cameolaunch.com/end-o You can find Elaine: Insta @wee_egracie Twitter @g_elaine You can follow End-O here: Insta @endoshortfilm Twitter @endoshortfilm

What happens when you make a film about a personal story? For Chad Sogas, he thinks it saved his life.  On this episode, Zarrin talks to Chad, an award-winning filmmaker based in Brooklyn about the making of his film Rat Tail.  Rat Tail started out as a quick, autobiographical short film about a childhood haircut, but the film became a story of self-discovery and ultimate healing. It was through making the film that Chad got diagnosed with bipolar depression and was able to get the treatment that he needed.  We explore what it takes to be vulnerable on screen, the liberation that comes with telling your story and the power that film has to represent important health journeys. Chad's advice for filmmakers: “Let the story guide you” Chad certainly did and the result was a warm, funny, courageous and incredibly important film.  You can watch our review and the film here – https://www.cameolaunch.com/rat-tail You can find Chad  Insta @chad_sogas Twitter @ChadSogas

This episode sees Nigel welcome writer/producer Paul Holbrook back to the pod along with the first visit of actor and now writer and producer Laura Bayston. They discuss their earlier collaborations including 'A Girl and Her Gun', 'Hungry Joe' and 'Hollow'. They also discuss their brand new film 'Old Windows' starring Laura and Larry Lamb, hitting the festival circuit this year. Join us for some great insights into independent filmmaking and building filmmaking communities that make grassroots UK filmmaking possible. Read our review for 'Old Windows' here - https://www.cameolaunch.com/post/watchlist-review-old-windows Read our review for 'Hollow' here - https://www.cameolaunch.com/post/watchlist-review-hollow Check out our collection of short films from Paul Holbrook and Sam Dawe here - https://www.cameolaunch.com/shunkfilms If you are a short filmmaker and are looking for a platform for your short film whether it is available online or on the film festival circuit, you may want to submit your film for consideration to the Cameo Launch Short Film Cinema. All details, terms and conditions available via the link - https://filmfreeway.com/CameoLaunchShowcase  Watch our reviewed short films for free right here - https://www.cameolaunch.com/showcase-films  Subscribe to our premium line-up of Festival Short Films here - https://www.cameolaunch.com/on-demand  Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more trailers, reviews and filmmaker interviews – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmxd_blePMabpWbeZK40GFg  You can also listen and subscribe to our podcast over on our site - https://www.cameolaunch.com/podcast

This episode sees Nigel talking to Josh Tanner, writer and director of such incredible short films as 'Decommissioned', 'Wandering Soul' and 'The Landing'. Josh takes us through his journey from his first projects right into his partnership with writing and producing partner Jade van der Lei. We get some first hand insights into navigating the film industry and the important role that short film plays in that journey, as well as some great anecdotes about some of the best short films online. Check out our collection of Josh's films from Perception Pictures here - https://www.cameolaunch.com/perceptionpictures  If you are a short filmmaker and are looking for a platform for your short film whether it is available online or on the film festival circuit, you may want to submit your film for consideration to the Cameo Launch Short Film Cinema. All details, terms and conditions available via the link - https://filmfreeway.com/CameoLaunchShowcase  Watch our reviewed short films for free right here - https://www.cameolaunch.com/showcase-films  Subscribe to our premium line-up of Festival Short Films here - https://www.cameolaunch.com/on-demand  Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more trailers, reviews and filmmaker interviews – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmxd_blePMabpWbeZK40GFg  You can also listen and subscribe to our podcast over on our site - https://www.cameolaunch.com/podcast 

Nigel talks to actor/writer Adam Elliott and director Dylan Tuccillo about their latest short film 'A Best Man' now available in the Cameo Launch Festival Short Films line-up. This short film follows three best friends, two of whom are about to be married and the third being the best man. The best man acts as a go between, trying to make sure that the big day goes smoothly while handling the issues of his two best friends. Throughout the day he struggles with a solution that could settle all of their problems but blow up the big day completely. Adam and Dylan share their experiences as a filmmaking team and their insights on filmmaking being dependent on community. Watch their brand new film, 'A Best Man' on cameolaunch.com here - https://www.cameolaunch.com/screen6 See more from Dylan and Adam by following the links below - https://www.dylantuccillo.com/ | https://www.cminusproductions.com/ If you are a short filmmaker and are looking for a platform for your short film whether it is available online or on the film festival circuit, you may want to submit your film for consideration to the Cameo Launch Short Film Cinema. All details, terms and conditions available via the link - https://filmfreeway.com/CameoLaunchShowcase  Watch our reviewed short films for free right here - https://www.cameolaunch.com/showcase-films  Subscribe to our premium line-up of Festival Short Films here - https://www.cameolaunch.com/on-demand  Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more trailers, reviews and filmmaker interviews – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmxd_blePMabpWbeZK40GFg  You can also listen and subscribe to our podcast over on our site - https://www.cameolaunch.com/podcast

In this episode, Nigel speaks to American filmmaker Chris Danuser, co-writer and co-director of the intense drama ‘Pap's Manifesto'. This film follows a vengeful father grieving the loss of his son while on deployment in Afghanistan, who hatches a plot to bomb a mosque. The film touches on issues of hatred, loss and redemption, which Chris Danuser hopes to explore via his production company Sparkyboom LLC. Chris takes us on the film's journey to the screen and helps us get to grips with his mission to explore the history and legacy of the American south through film.  See more about ‘Pap's Manifesto' here - https://papsmanifestofilm.com/  If you are a short filmmaker and are looking for a platform for your short film whether it is available online or on the film festival circuit, you may want to submit your film for consideration to the Cameo Launch Short Film Cinema. All details, terms and conditions available via the link - https://filmfreeway.com/CameoLaunchShowcase  Watch our reviewed short films for free right here - https://www.cameolaunch.com/showcase-films  Subscribe to our premium line-up of Festival Short Films here - https://www.cameolaunch.com/on-demand  Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more trailers, reviews and filmmaker interviews – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmxd_blePMabpWbeZK40GFg  You can also listen and subscribe to our podcast over on our site - https://www.cameolaunch.com/podcast 

Nigel is joined in the pod by martial arts instructor, stunt performer and co-ordinator turned UK film producer Joe Hallett. They discuss his pulp horror slasher 'Paintball Massacre' and the long road to producing and releasing a film in the unstable landscape of the UK film industry. Joe shares his experiences and insights on raising funding, working with distributors, unveiling the UK film market and fighting for a release on physical media in the streaming age with a pandemic thrown in for good measure. This is an interview that blends insight and tip-sharing with an unlikely underdog story that is a must-listen for filmmakers working on their own feature films as well as providing a de-mystifying look at how films are sold in the UK and how to traverse a constantly-changing road. Watch Paintball Massacre on Amazon Prime Video here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Paintball-Massacre-Lee-Latchford-Evans/dp/B08XK5VQT8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2AYFRD697TQMK&keywords=paintball+massacre&qid=1640257130&s=instant-video&sprefix=paintbal%2Cinstant-video%2C3311&sr=1-1  If you are a short filmmaker and are looking for a platform for your short film whether it is available online or on the film festival circuit, you may want to submit your film for consideration to the Cameo Launch Short Film Cinema. All details, terms and conditions available via the link - https://filmfreeway.com/CameoLaunchShowcase If you are looking for funding for your next short film project, then check out the Cameo Launch Short Film Fund for a chance to win £2000 towards your budget. All details and terms and conditions are available via the link - https://filmfreeway.com/CameoLaunchShortFilmFund Watch our reviewed short films for free right here - https://www.cameolaunch.com/showcase-films Rent our premium line-up of Festival Short Films here - https://www.cameolaunch.com/ Subscribe for on demand access to all of our Festival Short Films here - https://www.cameolaunch.com/on-demand You can also listen and subscribe to our podcast over on our site - https://www.cameolaunch.com/podcast Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast for more short film reviews and filmmaker interviews - https://audioboom.com/channels/5022183 

In this episode, Nigel speaks to writer, producer and star Josh Mann about his short film Frederick, which had its online premiere on the Cameo Launch Cinema Page.  The film follows the titular character, an obsessive artist, seeking to capture attention with his latest installation that may be his masterpiece. As he works on this secretive project, young women start going missing, leading an NYPD detective to suspect Frederick of being behind it.   Josh Mann discusses the origins of the project, his collaboration with the film's director Traci Hays and the experience of juggling multiple roles including lead actor.   You can watch Frederick for free on our Cinema Page here – https://www.cameolaunch.com/showcase1    You can also catch our review of Frederick here – https://www.cameolaunch.com/post/review-frederick    Take a look at more of our highlighted short films on our Cinema Page – https://www.cameolaunch.com/cinema    Check out our Featured Shorts Line Up featuring premium short films and short films on the festival circuit and subscribe for on demand access here – https://www.cameolaunch.com/subscribe    Follow this link to check out more of our reviews of top-class short films – https://www.cameolaunch.com/reviews    Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more trailers, reviews and interviews – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmxd_blePMabpWbeZK40GFg 

Filmmaking duo Paul Holbrook and Sam Dawe return to the pod to discuss the success of their short films, horror short Hungry Joe and coming of age comedy Shiney. They also tease into their upcoming projects Hollow and Old Windows. Additionally, Sam and Paul engage in an insightful conversation about forging a career in the film industry while being from a working class background and the importance of community in creative endeavours. They also share their thoughts on what the broader perspectives and experiences of people from can bring to British cinema. You can watch Hungry Joe here - https://vimeo.com/499245401 (Warning - for mature viewers only) You can also watch Shiney here - https://vimeo.com/533942451 You can also check out the Shunk Films collection on our Cinema page as well as a broad selection of short films from across the online landscape - https://www.cameolaunch.com/cinema Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on the platform of your choice by heading to our podcast page. Our podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and many more - https://www.cameolaunch.com/podcast 

Nigel sits down with Justin Robinson, writer and director of some of the most powerful short films we have ever reviewed including Guest of Honor and Snowbirds. He talks to us about his filmmaking journey including his 2020 documentary My Brother Jordan, which tells the story of the life and death of his late brother who passed away from cancer in 2008.    Justin shares his philosophy that guides the stories he tells as well as personal experiences that shaped his journey. This is an earnest, honest and powerful conversation that you won't want to miss.   You can find our reviews to Justin's films via the links below.   My Brother Jordan - https://www.cameolaunch.com/post/review-my-brother-jordan    Guest of Honor - https://www.cameolaunch.com/post/review-guest-of-honor    Snowbirds - https://www.cameolaunch.com/post/review-snowbirds    If you have been affected by loss or cancer or any of the topics discussed in this episode, you can find help through the services listed below.    In the United States: American Cancer Society - https://www.cancer.org/    Cancer Community Support - https://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/    In the United Kingdom: Macmillan Cancer Support Line - https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/get-help/emotional-help/macmillan-support-line    Cancer Research UK - https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/   

In this episode Nigel picks the brains of the director and writing team behind this stylish and exceptionally creative period comedy.  Fully embracing the wackiness of the conspiracy theory that inspired the premise of Paul is Dead, writer/director George Moore and writers Stuart Armstrong and Ben Bovington-Key take us through the origins of the story as well as the challenges in shooting a period film in a rural area and attempting to capture the essence of one of the greatest bands in music history.   You can watch Paul is Dead on our Cinema page - https://www.cameolaunch.com/cinema    You can also see our review for Paul is Dead by George Mole here - https://youtu.be/myQb4uQYZgk    Catch more of our reviews here - https://www.cameolaunch.com/reviews    Subscribe to the Cameo Launch Short Film Podcast here - https://www.cameolaunch.com/podcast 

In this episode, Nigel sits down with actor, writer, producer and director Adetokumboh M'Cormack as he discusses his historical drama short film The German King.   Shedding light on a forgotten tale of a struggle for freedom and independence during the first world war, Adetokumboh and Nigel address hidden histories, cultural representation, building a career in Hollywood as an immigrant and person of colour and the responsibility to correct the distorted perceptions that have become normalised in mainstream entertainment.   Check out this insightful and fascinating conversation and the powerful short film that inspired it.   Rent The German King at the Cameo Launch Online Short Film Cinema - https://www.cameolaunch.com/screen2    Check out the full line up on our Cinema page - https://www.cameolaunch.com/cinema    Subscribe to our podcast on your favourite platform - https://www.cameolaunch.com/podcast 

Nigel sits down with the writer and director of time travel adventure short film ReCURSION. We go behind the scenes of this incredibly ambitious short film whose time paradox complexity is matched only by its quirky comedy. Take a listen and delve into the truly unique experience that was making ReCURSION. Follow the link to rent ReCURSION on our brand new Cinema page - https://www.cameolaunch.com/screen1  You can also take a look at the full line up on our Cinema page here - https://www.cameolaunch.com/cinema  Check out more of our reviews here - https://www.cameolaunch.com/reviews​ For reviews and filmmaker interviews check out our podcast here - https://www.cameolaunch.com/podcast​

Welcome back to a brand-new episode and the first filmmaker interview of our new season! We talk to writer/director Ben Aston about his journey as a filmmaker and we deep dive into the making of his classic short film He Took His Skin Off For Me. Ben also touches on some of the short films that have made an impact on him and teases future short film projects.   You can take a look at Ben's short films using the links below:   He Took His Skin Off For Me - https://vimeo.com/116498390  Dinner and a Movie - https://vimeo.com/46071455  Russian Roulette - https://vimeo.com/90733535    You can also take a look at Ben's recommended films using the links below:   The Kármán Line - https://vimeo.com/457049772  Merry-Go-Round - https://vimeo.com/300641195  Taking Stock - https://vimeo.com/233111422  The Centrifuge Brain Project - https://youtu.be/RVeHxUVkW4w    Check out more of our reviews here - https://www.cameolaunch.com/reviews ​​​​   For reviews and filmmaker interviews check out our podcast here - https://www.cameolaunch.com/podcast     

Our second season kicks off with a new addition to our review team. Nathan Gardner joins the panel to discuss the Oscar-winning live action short film 'The Silent Child' from director Chris Overton and actor/writer Rachel Shenton. George Mole returns to give us his take on French Canadian crime drama 'I'll End Up In Jail' from writer/director Alexandre Dostie and host Nigel Morgan explores the harrowing documentary 'Church and the Fourth Estate' from Brian Knappenberger. The team also discusses the return of UK cinema and whether or not hybrid theatrical releases are here to stay. Check out all of our reviews at - https://www.cameolaunch.com/reviews  Subscribe to our podcast at - https://www.cameolaunch.com/podcast  Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmxd_blePMabpWbeZK40GFg

So that's it! 2020 has finally come to an end. But before we switch the lights off on a tumultuous year, Nigel and George have one last job to do... Touching back on their favourite reviewed short films of the year, Nigel and George combine their top picks into a definitive Cameo Launch top 10 of 2020. Listen to their recaps on some amazing movies and catch some of Nigel's tin foil hat theories about the future of cinema. If all the talk of awesome short films has you interested then take a look at the compiled short films here. We wish you an awesome 2021 and we'll and look forward to catching you all in the new year.

Gage Oxley returns to the podcast for an in-depth discussion about his latest mammoth project, the short film anthology A Series of Light, currently available on Amazon Prime Video. Gage takes Nigel through the ups and downs of back-to-back filming and running headlong into lockdown restrictions with only one shooting day left to go. We also get into Gage's pick for this Filmmaker's Choice episode, the abstract and self-described documentary Baby from music director WIZ. Gage explains how this film shaped his filmmaking and precipitated a key moment of self actualisation in his young life. Links: Watch A Series of Light here (Amazon Prime Video subscription required) Watch short film Baby by WIZ here (mature content) Read our review for short film anthology Wretched Things from Gage Oxley here Read our review for Gage Oxley's short film This World We Live In here Catch our interview with Gage Oxley and Sian Carry here Follow all the news from Oxygen Films: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram 

Nigel and George are joined by director Oscar Sharp of Therefore Films as his discusses his emotional powerhouse of a short film The Kármán Line. We dive into its themes and inspirations as well of the very nature of cinematic storytelling. Oscar also shares his experiences of working with and assembling the incredible acting trio that carry the film, including Chelsea Corfield, Shaun Dooley and future Academy Award winner Olivia Colman. Oscar also guides us through his Filmmaker's Choice, the mind-bending and perspective shifting animated short film The Eagleman Stag from director Mikey Please. We deep dive into the philosophy and stunning craft of this truly unique and masterfully comedic film.   Click the link to read our review of The Kármán Line - https://www.cameolaunch.com/post/review-the-ka-rma-n-line    You can also watch the film itself by clicking here - https://vimeo.com/457049772    To find out more about this episode's guest check out his work at his website - http://www.thereforefilms.com/  You can also see his work on Vimeo – https://vimeo.com/mroscar  or follow him on Twitter - https://twitter.com/MrOscarSharp    You can also watch Oscar's short film pick The Eagleman Stag by clicking here - https://vimeo.com/41756240    You can also see more work from Mikey Please by checking out: His website - https://www.mikeyplease.co.uk/  And by checking him out on Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/mikeyplease  You can also follow him on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikeyplease/    Don't forget to check out our reviews on https://www.cameolaunch.com/reviews  You can also subscribe to our podcasts at https://www.cameolaunch.com/podcast 

Nigel & George introduce a brand new review segment this week as they open the floor to filmmakers to discuss some of their favourite short films. Nigel interviews director and NFTS alum Misha Vertkin, director of supernatural thriller and period drama The Healer. Misha provides insight on his extraordinary film that touches on topics such as mental health, masculinity and perceptions of strength and weakness. Misha also gives us his thoughts on his short film pick, the domestic fantasy drama He Took His Skin Off For Me from director Ben Aston.   As always Nigel and George weigh in on both films, sharing their insights and providing updates as to new developments on the Cameo Launch platform. Listen and enjoy! Click the link to read our review of The Healer and watch the movie.   Click to watch The Healer by Misha Vertkin. See more from Misha Vertkin on Vimeo and at https://www.misha-vertkin.com/. You can also follow Misha on Instagram and Twitter.     Click to watch He Took His Skin Off For Me by Ben Aston. Check out Ben's work at http://benastondirector.com/ and on Vimeo. You can also follow Ben on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

Nigel and George return to the weird and wonderful world of writer/director Eros Vlahos as they review his Ibiza-set lost memory comedy adventure Tortilla. They also explore a fascinating tale of trauma, connection and forgiveness in their review of writer/director Audrey Gagneux's Lily Meets Charlie. Topics of discussion also cover the steep rise in subscriptions to streaming services amid the Coronavirus lockdown, including such as MUBI and Curzon Home Cinema and what this could mean for independent and arthouse cinemas as they begin to re-open. Check out the links to our reviews and topic sources for additional info: Reviews Links: Tortilla Lily Meets Charlie Source Links: Netflix 16 Million New Sign Ups (BBC)    Netflix 10 Million Subscribers in Q2 of 2020 (Subscription Insider) 1-in-5 UK Homes Sign Up For New Service in Lockdown (Kantar) Surge in TV Viewing & Streaming in UK (IBC) Subscriber Increase for MUBI, Curzon Home Cinema & BFI Player (Screendaily) 90 Days of Free MUBI with Plymouth Arts Cinema, Saffron Screen and Film Bath.

This week, Nigel and George get into the changing face of what qualifies as a box office hit in the age of Coronavirus and following the release of Christopher Nolan's Tenet. They also discuss what kind of films are likely to be greenlit given the diminished consumer capacity for films at the cinema. The short film reviews also cover two very different approaches to sci-fi. The first is time-travel comedy CTRL Z by writer/director James Kennedy, which sees a lovesick inventor create a device that allows him to reset time, giving him an infinite amount of chances to impress his dream girl. The second short is taken from the Love, Death and Robots anthology, currently available on Netflix. Beyond The Aquila Rift follows the crew of a ship who awaken to the realisation that they are way off course, but the revelations do not stop there. Jump into the Cameo Launch take on these two fantastic films! Links: Read our review for CTRL Z here. Read our review for Love, Death & Robots: Beyond The Aquila Rift here. Take a look at the breakdown of Christopher Nolan's box office history (via the-numbers.com). You can also take a look at Tenet's box office performance (via Box Office Mojo).

This week Nigel and George talk about the overturning of the Paramount Decree in the United States, a move that could lead to the big studios monopolising the space at large and small cinemas alike as well as threatening the smaller distributors and independent film. Our duo also review two great British short films, Our Lad from director Rachna Suri and Haircut from director Koby Adom. Both tackle cultural challenges of contemporary Britain in very different ways with Our Lad delving into the conflict between being a Muslim and serving in the British armed forces in Afghanistan. Meanwhile Haircut focuses on community, unrealised ambitions and the past coming back to haunt you. You can read our reviews and find more info on the topics we discuss in the links below. Our Lad Review Haircut Review Paramount Decree Overturned - Hollywood Reporter Why The End of The Paramount Decree is Bad for Movie and Theatres - Entertainment Weekly

In this week's episode we discuss the tragic passing of the late, great Chadwick Boseman and the incredible legacy he has left over the course of an all too short career. We also review the coming of age crime thriller Bandito and sci-fi high concept drama Would You Like To Try again? Follow the links to read our reviews for Bandito and Would You Like To Try Again? As always you can head to our Reviews page to check out all of the short films that we showcase and please don't forget to subscribe for notifications of more podcast episodes. In honour of Chadwick Boseman, you can also see the tribute to him from Marvel Studios here.

Nigel and George get on board director Josh Tanner's UFO thriller The Landing and take a peek through The Neighbors' Window, the Oscar-winning short drama from director Marshall Curry. They also talk staggered release dates for Christopher Nolan's Tenet and financial support from the UK government to the film industry in an effort to kick start film and TV production in the UK. Read the reviews to our films using the links below: The Landing - https://www.cameolaunch.com/post/review-the-landing The Neighbors' Window - https://www.cameolaunch.com/post/review-the-neighbor-s-window Are you a filmmaker looking for a platform to promote your short film? Head over to FilmFreeway to submit your film for consideration in our review line-up! Click the links below to get more info on the stories discussed in this episode: UK Government Launches Emergency Covid Fund - https://deadline.com/2020/07/uk-government-announces-emergency-film-tv-insurance-fund-1202996757/ Tenet to Release Internationally Ahead of US Debut - https://variety.com/2020/film/box-office/tenet-release-date-international-movie-theaters-1234717187/

This week Nigel & George discuss further restrictions being implemented in the United States as Coronavirus cases continue to rise following a brief period of decline. The extension of certain lockdown measures could further impact the release of already delayed Hollywood films prompting  the question as to why British film fails to dominate or even adequately compete in British cinema, even in the face of reduced competition. They also share their thoughts on two very creative pieces of comedy; the horror/comedy Right Place, Wrong Tim from writer/director Eros Vlahos (Double Tap) and In The Time It Takes To Get There from writer/director and Scrubs star Zach Braff. Have a listen and enjoy! Related Links: UK Box Office In the podcast we go into the UK box office performance of the Stephen Hawking biopic The Theory of Everything. You can see the numbers here. UK As A Filming Location We also discuss the popularity of the UK as a filming location for Hollywood films. You can find some data on that here. And Just For Fun... We touch on our resident video wizard George Mole's 15 minutes of fame courtesy of the BBC and a very innovative (and successful) video application. To catch a glimpse of the story (and an interesting insight into changing trends in recruitment) please follow the link.

This week, Nigel and George talk financial support for the arts from the government and the potentially bleak future of small venues for emerging artists. They also share their thoughts in this week's short film reviews on period thriller/drama Guest of Honor from writer/director Justin Robinson and the emotional dilemma drama Runaway from writer/director Tom Ruddock. Read more about the proposed arts sector funding using the links below: BBC - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-53304721 Guardian - https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2020/jul/06/governments-157bn-uk-emergency-arts-fund-too-late-for-many Enterprise Nation - https://www.enterprisenation.com/learn-something/government-unveils-funding-for-uk-arts-sector/

Writer and director Alexander Thomas joins Nigel Morgan to discuss the cultural relevance of the era depicted in his period racial drama Beverley. Broaching issues such as the two-tone movement, skinhead culture and national and cultural identity, Alexander Thomas takes us through a fascinating period of contemporary British history and its relevance to the current social and political climate. Nigel and George Mole also review this film as well as touching on the resurgence of Coronavirus in the UK and US and the resulting impact on cinema and the performing arts. You can read the review for Beverley and watch the film here - https://www.cameolaunch.com/post/review-beverley

This week Nigel and George discuss changing movie release dates, including the postponement of Christopher Nolan's Tenet along with plans for re-opening cinemas including Cineworld's social distancing plans. Nigel and George also cover two dark comedy short films in their review section. The Grey Matter, which tells the story of an office romance amid the outbreak of a potential zombie apocalypse, while A Reasonable Request tells the story of an estranged father and son brought back together for the greatest opportunity (or greatest mistake) of their lives. Read our review for both movies using the links below: The Grey Matter - https://www.cameolaunch.com/post/review-the-grey-matter A Reasonable Request - https://www.cameolaunch.com/post/review-a-reasonable-request News Related Links: IGN - Tenet: Christopher Nolan Reportedly Pushed For Release Date - https://www.ign.com/articles/tenet-christopher-nolan-reportedly-pushed-for-july-release-date-studio-wanted-to-postpone Cineworld - Re-opening Plans - https://www.cineworld.co.uk/static/en/uk/blog/cineworld-cinemas-reopening-safety-measures-coronavirus-covid-19

This week, Nigel morgan sits down with writer/director Jamie Luke Milligan and producer Mikel Iriarte to talk shooting on 35mm film for their short film drama Mausoleum. Nigel and resident video wizard George Mole review Mausoleum as well as horror comedy Double Tap from director Eros Vlahos. Watch the films using the links below: Mausoleum - https://vimeo.com/255948904 Double Tap - https://vimeo.com/395458563