The collectible Capture Short Film Anthologies are a showcase for emerging UK talent. 'Volume 1 - Fables and Fairytales', takes you on a journey through the modern urban fairytale with a collection of short films that look beyond the ordinary and peer into strangely familiar worlds where a different set of rules apply.
1. A Fairytale of Forgotten Things (2004) Have you ever stumbled upon something you'd long since forgotten about - what if somebody put it there for you to find?
2. The Poet and the Bear (2006) Ruth's dream of leaving her childhood home in rural Ireland for the excitement and culture of Europe takes a surreal and frightening twist.
3. Mother, Mine (2008) A grieving Alison tries to track down her natural mother and sends out a videotape as an introduction. What secrets are behind the faces of mother and daughter?
4. Made Backwards (2007) While having lunch, Martin is approached by a young fan of the films he used to write. Martin tells the boy the story of his short-lived success, the ups and the downs.
5. The Magic Mile (2001) When a deaf girl chances on an abandoned wheelchair, she discovers the incredible secret of 'the magic mile'.
6. Happy as Larry (2008) When Larry is officially named the Happiest Man in the World, he has no the effect that fame will have on his love life.
Where do stories come from and why are we compelled to tell and listen to them? This short documentary looks at how filmmakers can use myth and the theories of Joseph Campbell and Christopher Vogler in their own projects
"Script 2 Screen: The Basic Hollywood Film Structure"
You have an idea for a film. Where do you start? This visual workshop shows you how Hollywood structures their films, allowing the writer to map out potential story points to aim for
"Inside industry: Casting"
A discussion with an industry professional looking at the importance of casting and auditioning for the vital roles within a film
"Writer On Set: The Making of 'Happy as Larry'"
Join Happy as Larry writer Dave Kinghan on set for a humorous look at filmmaking from a writers point of view
"Mother Mine Director's Commentary"
Listen in to the director Susan Everet discuss her multi-award winning short film. Learn what went into making it as well as the struggles she and her crew overcame to achieve their vision
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