Month: July 2020

Director Biography – Ronnie Henry (THE CONFESSIONS OF THE BAT)

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An award-winning Writer & Director who loves film and creating a good story at the same time. His main ambition is to become either a film writer/director/editor because all aspects of media are huge personal passions of him. This is why he has decided to combine his love for stories and the art medium of film in order to make his own amazing stories.
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I have worked on music, corporate and promotional videos in different roles – camera operating; editing, and storyboarding. I’ve directed short films (live-action/animation) some of which have won awards and been selected at prestigious film festivals around the world.

Director Statement

I know the art of filmmaking will demand a lot from me and I believe I can maintain high standards in my work. My aim is to work in the film industry, more specifically directing and editing. I see it as a new media form that is relevant to today’s society and worthy of study.

Director Biography – Rob Ayling (LIVING IN CRIME ALLEY)

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An award winning Writer & Director with a background in Art and Film Philosophy, Rob graduated with a BA Hons from UWE Bristol during which time he started the first film based radio show for Hub Radio. This led to him being commissioned to write film reviews and articles for Intuition Magazine. In 2014, Rob graduated from the Met Film School with a Masters in Film Directing.

He has worked on television, corporate videos and feature film productions in different roles – camera operating; editing; and storyboarding. Rob has directed short films (live action/animation) some of which have won awards and been selected at prestigious film festivals including BAFTA qualifying film festivals. In March 2017, Listen To Me won Shooting People’s Film of the Month competition. In 2018, Being Wild a short film made in 60 hours won awards for Best Short Film and Best Director at the Royal Wolf Film Awards in Los Angeles, USA. In March 2018, a web series called Dreaming Whilst Black was released online, Rob directed the 4th episode titled; “Family Dinners”, which went on to win Best UK Series at UK WEB FEST 2018 as well as many others.

In 2019, Rob brought his award winning screenplay Living in Crime Alley (A Batman Story) to life and it screened at the British Film Institute (BFI). The film was released online in December 2019 and since then has screen and won multiple awards at film festivals around the world.

Rob’s favourite and influential filmmakers are Christopher Nolan, Billy Wilder, Stanley Kubrick and Alfred Hitchcock. On a personal note, he is also a former Starbucks Barista champion.

Director Statement

I am not only a huge lover of cinema, I am a massive Batman fan. In 2017, I wrote Living in Crime Alley after having gone through one the worst financial periods in my life. The screenplay was not only a way to escape my own problems, but also to express my frustrations in a creative way. When the screenplay was gaining more and more attention, I soon realised that this resonated with audiences and that despite Batman having been created in the late 1930s, Living in Crime Alley shows that this character has a resonance with the life that people live today. The film brings the dark knight and everything that he brings with him into the sharp focus of todays recession and the reality of everyday struggle.

Short Film: LIVING IN CRIME ALLEY, 8min., USA, Fan Fiction

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B35e5e4087 posterA single father struggles to bring up his child, a huge fan of the dark knight, in downtown Gotham, known to citizens as Crime Alley.

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What Superhero Movies Can Learn From Batman Returns — Oscar’s Blogscar

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A little over 28 years ago, Batman Returns hit theaters. The sequel to 1989’s smash hit Batman, Returns saw director Tim Burton return alongside Michael Keaton in the titular role, with Danny DeVito, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Christopher Walken joining the cast as antagonists the Penguin, Catwoman, and Max Shreck, respectively. While the film fared well with critics and moviegoers […]

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How Did Robin Died in Snyder’s Version Of DCEU? — GEEKCULTURE

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Snyder’s plans for the DCEU were cut short due to Justice League, but more information on Dick Grayson’s death could still be on the way. The director has said that his version of Justice League included some more details on Robin’s passing and the effect it had on Batman, so that could be included in […]

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SUPERMAN: MAN OF TOMORROW TRAILER AND RELEASE DATE — Comics Talk News and Entertainment Blog

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WB sent over the official information, box art and trailer for Superman: Man of Tomorrow the next entry in the popular series of DC Universe Movies. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, DC and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE), the feature-length animated film will be released on Digital starting August 23, 2020, and on 4K Ultra […]

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