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“Stories Changing Lives”: An Interview with Hunter Boydell
An in-depth conversation with founder of Breaking Jar Ltd, Hunter Boydell. Speaking on his personal route into the industry, the expanded LEGO universe, and the importance of getting young creatives into film. ROSE MUDIE: Hi Hunter! You are the founder and Managing Director of independent production company Breaking Jar, but you are also a writer…
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Can you make a film by yourself?
Making a film by yourself can seem daunting, considering most popular films are presented on the big screen with multiple characters and big budgets to match, which can often discourage aspiring filmmakers who are wanting to create their own stories. However, in the documentary The Making Of Paxford, Hunter Boydell explains his approach to creating…
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Exploring Isolation: A Review of ‘Paxford’
Ambiguity and a sense of longing are two significant aspects taken from Paxford, a 2022 independent film by Hunter Boydell, released under Breaking Jar Ltd. We are introduced to Cyril Paxford, a character who works alone and whose identity is presented solely through his job title. Paxford appears very guarded throughout the film, as we…
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Harmony: A soundtrack for healing
If you could show me That you were worthy, It would not alter What you were born for. When darkness finds you It will not hide you, I’m even closer Now that the sun’s gone. － Track 7, ‘Closer’ So begins a pivotal moment in the story of Horace and Grace in our new short…
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The “Skeleton Crew”: How a small team can make a big impact
Working with a small crew, or “skeleton crew”, can offer many benefits to a film production. A skeleton crew refers to the minimum number of people needed to carry out responsibilities for a task, most notably in filmmaking. While blockbusters often have significant budgets and the crew to match, independent films created by smaller teams…
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I Spent 8 Weeks With Breaking Jar – Here’s What I Learned
As an individual who has always loved creativity, and exploring the way others express their own creativity, whether that be physically or emotionally, Breaking Jar has provided me with great insight on how far creativity can take us. From creating short films with zero budget, to breaking student stereotypes, Breaking Jar and their projects are…
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Can you make a film with no money?
The biggest concern for many aspiring filmmakers is budget – or in most cases, the lack of budget. The question is, can you really make a film without money? And there is a quick answer, for anyone looking to make their own film with a low or no budget: it is possible! As long as…
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Breaking Away from Student Film Stereotypes: A Review of ‘Sweet Cicely’
There is a stereotype around “student films’’ which has been used all too often to undermine the creativity of a film based on who made it and the resources they had. Someone may hear that a film has been made by students and assume that it is going to be low quality, for reasons which…
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“Look at it, and be healed”
I heard an interesting story yesterday, about Moses and the Israelites. When poisonous snakes broke into their camp, people were getting bitten, and were dying from the poison. They prayed to God to take the snakes away – but instead, God told them to make a bronze statue of a snake, and put it up…
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