Just saw his follow-up film, Enys Men. Easily the best looking film I've seen all year. The cinematography was top-tier. This one is color (and I'm assuming he probably still developed everything himself), and the color balance was beautiful. The framing and composition was jaw dropping. Now I want to go back and check out Bait!
I get what he's talking about. I can't stand the very little joy you get from digital filmmaking. It feels too easy and too streamlined. I love the finer details of things and that's why I'm so drawn to film. I love working on a film bit by bit physically rather than only in a souless computer. It's a long process but it isn't complex and once you get the hang of it, it's second nature. I'm glad there's filmmakers like this guy who understand that sometimes, there's a reason the saying "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" still rings true. Can't believe David Fincher spent years trying to replicate older film-styles when this guy did it in his garden shed eith coffee grounds. Film as a medium is such a personal thing and I hope the directors who've had to give up film due to the current lack of support for it can learn from this man and recognise there is still hope. Looking at you, Darren.
Someone should hire this guy to do a music video: the idiosyncratic style would be great for a certain kind of artist. Might help him pay the bills between projects too.
Mark makes such a great point here about the satisfaction of creating something with your hands and not a mouse click. No matter how well-made a film is though it still has to work as a story and Bait is stunning on every level. The best British film in many years.
It was a real privilege to meet him in his workspace - things really started taking off soon after and it was great to see the amazing success of Bait.
Just saw his follow-up film, Enys Men. Easily the best looking film I've seen all year. The cinematography was top-tier. This one is color (and I'm assuming he probably still developed everything himself), and the color balance was beautiful. The framing and composition was jaw dropping. Now I want to go back and check out Bait!
I get what he's talking about. I can't stand the very little joy you get from digital filmmaking. It feels too easy and too streamlined. I love the finer details of things and that's why I'm so drawn to film. I love working on a film bit by bit physically rather than only in a souless computer. It's a long process but it isn't complex and once you get the hang of it, it's second nature. I'm glad there's filmmakers like this guy who understand that sometimes, there's a reason the saying "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" still rings true. Can't believe David Fincher spent years trying to replicate older film-styles when this guy did it in his garden shed eith coffee grounds. Film as a medium is such a personal thing and I hope the directors who've had to give up film due to the current lack of support for it can learn from this man and recognise there is still hope. Looking at you, Darren.
Love this . What a push back against digital
Someone should hire this guy to do a music video: the idiosyncratic style would be great for a certain kind of artist. Might help him pay the bills between projects too.
He's just done one - for Bicep facebook.com/watch/?v=1586426758210782
And now he just done one for The Smile.
Marks the man
"If you've got something in your life that can stop you from running around like an idiot, i think thats a good thing" - I Agree
Fantastic!
Inspiration
Mark makes such a great point here about the satisfaction of creating something with your hands and not a mouse click. No matter how well-made a film is though it still has to work as a story and Bait is stunning on every level. The best British film in many years.
It was a real privilege to meet him in his workspace - things really started taking off soon after and it was great to see the amazing success of Bait.
Just like Mike: instead of making money walking tourists, he rather do on his own the hard way
Anyone know how to read the lower half of the developer recipe sheet?
I'm sorry I don't have that detail - Mark is on socials here and may well help. instagram.com/mark_jenkin/
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Great!
Marks the man
He certainly is - what a privilege to see him at work.