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Crew members from production designers to make-up artists discuss their work and craft.
Creating the sound of The Innocents Creating the sound of The Innocents
3 mins
Pigeon wrangling and prototype synths – designing discomfort for a very British chiller.
Lois Burwell on movie makeup Lois Burwell on movie makeup
Inside Film 2013 17 mins
Lincoln, Braveheart and Magnolia make-up artist Lois Burwell explains how she created some of her most iconic looks, as part of a BAFTA Masterclass.
Producing Fairytales: Stephen Woolley on The Company of Wolves Producing Fairytales: Stephen Woolley on The Company of Wolves
Inside Film 2013 7 mins
Producer Stephen Woolley discusses the inspiration behind The Company of Wolves.
Gabriel Yared on composing for film Gabriel Yared on composing for film
Inside Film 2013 11 mins
The composer of The Lives of Others, The English Patient and Betty Blue on intimacy and experimentation.
Maria Djurkovic Masterclass Maria Djurkovic Masterclass
Inside Film 2014 35 mins
The acclaimed production designer talks about her work on Billy Elliot (2000), Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) and The Imitation game (2014).
Anthony Dod Mantle Cinematography Masterclass Anthony Dod Mantle Cinematography Masterclass
Inside Film 2014 11 mins
Recorded in 2014, award-winning director of photography Anthony Dod Mantle gives an overview of his career.
The Magic Behind The Tempest (1979) The Magic Behind The Tempest (1979)
Short documentary 2016 18 mins
Toyah Willcox and Stuart Hopps share their memories of working on Derek Jarman's 1979 production of The Tempest, with access to a remarkable collection of notebooks, photos, scripts and designs from the film.
Scoring The Battles of Coronel and Falkland Islands Scoring The Battles of Coronel and Falkland Islands
Inside Film 2014 7 mins
BFI's curator of silent film Bryony Dixon, composer Simon Dobson and Lieutenant Colonel Nick Grace OBE from the Royal Marine Band Service discuss the challenges of scoring the restored Great War film.
Interview with Pam Cullen Interview with Pam Cullen
Inside Film 2020 53 mins
Interview with Pam Cullen who at 97 boasts an incredible career spanning over fifty years in the Indian film industry.
Police Story: Panel Discussion Police Story: Panel Discussion
Inside Film 2024 24 mins
Panel discussion on Jackie Chan's 1985 action classic Police Story, with Chase Armitage, Sam Mak and Jadey Duffield.
Bill: the story behind the early life of Shakespeare Bill: the story behind the early life of Shakespeare
Inside Film 2015 28 mins
The stars of Horrible Histories and Yonderland discuss Bill, their 2015 feature film about Shakespeare’s ‘Lost Years’.
Christopher Tucker on creating The Elephant Man Christopher Tucker on creating The Elephant Man
Inside Film 2013 10 mins
A compelling account of the struggle to recreate the Victorian legend of The Elephant Man from the film's makeup creator, Christopher Tucker.
DreamWorks Animation event (Q&A) DreamWorks Animation event (Q&A)
Inside Film 2014 29 mins
Producer Bonnie Arnold, author Cressida Cowell and director Dean DeBlois discuss the How to Train Your Dragon movies and 20 years of animated innovation.
Creating sound for Les Misérables Creating sound for Les Misérables
Inside Film 2013 6 mins
A mixing and recording masterclass breaking down the soundtrack of Tom Hooper's acclaimed musical drama.
Sing Cuckoo: The Story and Influence of The Wicker Man Soundtrack Sing Cuckoo: The Story and Influence of The Wicker Man Soundtrack
Documentary 2013 15 mins
Director Robin Hardy and various musicians consider the complex story behind the cult soundtrack for The Wicker Man.
The music of Inside Llewyn Davis The music of Inside Llewyn Davis
Inside Film 2013 25 mins
Actor Oscar Isaac and executive music producer T-Bone Burnett discuss the music of Inside Llewyn Davis, The Coen brothers’ melancholic elegy to early 1960s folk music.
Music and Sound Design of Les Miserables Music and Sound Design of Les Miserables
Inside Film 2013 14 mins
Members of the creative team dissect the techniques behind the BAFTA and Oscar-winning sound mix for Les Misérables.