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MarBelle has a strange compulsion to watch as many films as he can get his hands on and find jobs that give him a legitimate excuse to drill filmmakers about their work. Directors Notes is the multi-decade incarnation of this disorder and remains so much cheaper than film school.

Music Video

Sing for Absolution – Ark VFX

Founded in 2003, Ark VFX applied its skills to the challenge of combining 3D animation with live motion for Muse promo Sing for Absolution. Ark VFX, through

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News

What are words worth?

So it’s been pointed out to me that while the Directors Notes podcast is a highlight of the week for many of you, it is after all just 30mins once a week

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Art & Fashion, Podcasts

DN009: Deadwing – Mike Bennion

Commercials director Mike Bennion along with writing partner Steven Wilson of band Porcupine Tree, have taken the unusual step of marketing their yet to be

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Animation, Podcasts

DN008: Tyger – Guilherme Marcondes

Today I talk to Brazilian director Guilherme Marcondes who started his career as an illustrator before becoming an animator and director. His fantastic

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Animation, Podcasts

DN007: Pikapika

Joining me from Tokyo are Nagata Takeshi and Monno Kazue of creative company Tochka and their long-time collaborator Tachikwa Ritsuko who with the Pikapika

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Documentary, Podcasts

DN006: The Suburbs – Lee Kern

Our long-time friend, director Lee Kern discusses his Lo-Fi approach to filmmaking, which has enabled him to develop a singular style whilst maintaining

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Animation, Art & Fashion, Podcasts

DN005: Ionisation – Flat-e

Visual collective Flat-e join us on this week’s Directors Notes podcast to discuss their re-imagined experimental piece Ionisation and why you

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Animation, Podcasts

DN004: One – Philip Day

Today we take a break from the live action of the last few shows and talk to animator Philip Day about his all encompassing animation One. Philip is not only

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Live Action, Podcasts

DN003: Anamnesis – Brendon Foster-Algoo

Director Brendon Foster-Algoo joins us to discuss his boxing short Anamnesis, which explores the psychological legacies of childhood violence past, through

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Awards, Live Action, Podcasts

DN002: Lucky – Avie Luthra

This week we interview director Avie Luthra about his 20 minute drama Lucky, which explores the effects of HIV on children in South Africa, whilst looking at

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Live Action, Podcasts

DN001: Clandestine – Justin Doherty

Here it is the first ever episode of the Directors Notes podcast! We kick things off with an interview with Justin Doherty of ZeroBalance about his short

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Film Festival

Carling Reading & Leeds 2006 Festival Films

Directors Notes digs deep to find films for the Carling Reading & Leeds Weekender music festivals.

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