Title: Jack's 1st Screenskills blog

Imageby Jack from Somerset | in art & design, journalism, articles

OK so first blog entry. I’m not gunna lie: it’s been AWESOME. I heard about the Blast Bursary last summer and wrote From Choice To Change for it, then I met Joey and he wanted to compose for it and we became great mates. In the middle of school I got the call letting me know I’d won, kinda made my year. Then I find out Joey has one too for composing and our film’s being premiered at the BFI of all places – not a big deal or anything… Then if that wasn’t enough, my mentor works for ENVY! Next thing I know I’m in London shaking hands with Joby Gee, a frickin BAFTA winning editor and I’m at an after party with industry pro’s! Not wanting me to get too comfortable, BAFTA gets in touch – Joey and I have both been nominated for the Screenskills award and we’re invited to the BAFTAs in May. Being the first film I’ve ever finished, would be a bit of an understatement to say all this was unexpected. I’m making some decent friends and I’m hoping us bursary winners are gunna keep making films together after this! So, basically, thanks everyone!