"There are three things that make a movie great: a good script, a good script and a good script." Alfred Hitchcock One of the BFA's main objectives is to get writers writing. Of course getting your project funded is near impossible. Of course carving a pathway into a career as an actor is hell. But anyone anywhere can write. And those that believe ...

At a time where reality TV stars rule the waves and get more column inches in the press and on social media than any of our true artistic greats, the sad passing of Alan Rickman is testament to the man's quiet dignity. Not only for keeping the news of his illness private and sacrosanct but for, during life, never lording it over others for all that...

"Acting deals with very delicate emotions. It is not putting up a mask. Each time an actor acts he does not hide; he exposes himself." Dear Members, As you know we are producing several eBooks, of which profits will go to the fund to support the projects and careers of our members. As this year rolls out and a new one rolls in, and many of us are t...

"Everyone must leave something behind when he dies . . . Something your hand touched some way so your soul has somewhere to go when you die . . . It doesn't matter what you do, so long as you change something from the way it was before you touched it into something that's like you after you take your hands away." After a few weeks of tragic news, o...

  Dear Members, I'm delighted to be able to bring you an interview with the wonderful Keri Collins, no relation. Keri is a BAFTA Cymru nominated director. He has written and directed a number of short films for the BBC, and has directed for US network PBS . He recently directed the feature comedy, 'Convenience' starring Vicky McClure (This is ...

Into everyone's life comes someone. The one person who makes you see yourself differently, see the world differently. Makes you realize your dreams and understand more deeply all the things you knew you could do but were afraid to try. Whether you ever know them personally, or they're figures of inspiration, only known to you through their work, th...