US research suggests that 92 minutes is the optimum length for a film. But I have sat through long films that felt short and short films that felt buttock-annihilatingly long
Yes, I revelled in the thrill of film-making, but a fear of failure nagged at me. Behind it lay a truth I’d been ignoring, says writer Janine Parkinson
Great locations, experienced crews and juicy incentives have made UK studios increasingly attractive. But with budgets falling, could the bubble be about to burst?
Other lives: Cinematographer specialising in visual effects and aerial photography whose films included three Bond movies, A Passage to India and Gandhi
Female directors are thin on the ground – plus ça change – but the lineup promises intriguing new films from modern day masters, as well as some unknown hot potatoes