What's not to like?

I hadn't realised how much I love being on set but shooting 'PURPLE FLOWERS' this week was the clincher. What's not to like really?
You meet talented people from all over the world, get fussed over and made up, immerse yourself in another life, tea and coffee is brought to you and then you get paid. It is a bonus if you like the script, cast, director and production team.

Shooting this beautiful short film had its startling moments too. For some reason, I had not factored in that I had to do the emotional work on the first day - but it was fine. I had worked with director Julian Ryan in his former life as Assistant Director on 'Paradise Road' - he is calm and insightful and brings things to the set to inspire and inform his actors. He gave Christian Byers some 'Buster Keaton' short films and a book of Oscar Wilde to scan. He is also good at letting you know what is not right without making you feel small and adept at steering you in the direction he wants without crowding you.

Christian Byers is in line for some great upcoming movies and once again he showed why everyone wants him. Working with him there are always surprises and the scenes feel fresh and spontaneous. Newcomer Airlie Dodds played his girlfriend and the two of them reminded me of the eighth wonder of the world...wise souls in teenage bodies.

Drew Bailey won an Oscar Nomination for his film 'Miracle Fish'. He is a great producer and if you want to see why, click on below and... fasten your seat belt.

To see 'Miracle Fish' click here: