Paul J Lane
Paul J Lane grew up in London England UK, here he was influenced by his parents business of film hire retail shops where as a teenager had full exposure to every genre of film in the 1980's. This was a decade of less restricted censorship which left a mark on his cinematic eye allowing him to deliver the darkness and the light of emotion in each story he tells.
Paul's apprenticeship in film was initially through music video which inspired him to create an artist development school giving him the opportunity to create his first feature film for his song writers and singers. Upon orchestrating the auditions for this film, he saw a finer need to develop actors in the art of film and he created The Film Actors Academy (FACTA)
Since then Paul has won 33 IMDb listed awards as a Filmmaker.
Your project takes part in our festival. What is your project about?
It's about an ex-war photographer called Jacob Shaw who expresses his creative art through music with his band whilst suppressing a gruesome plan for family revenge on a London gang. This is interrupted by meeting a Femme Fatale April Harley, a war fanatic who sends him down a bloody, vengeful path.
What were your requirements for actors to take part in your film?
Most of the actors in the movie are professionally trained at The Film Actors Academy in London, we also audition externally.
How did you communicate with the cameraman?
Our Director of Photography is Katrina Ross, our main communication is through storyboarding each scene and breaking as many rules visually to find our uniqueness and style. We have worked together on my last 5 movies and she has won 2 awards for cinematography. She is also a Producer of the film Full House alongside Tony Fadil & Dany Emozione.
What locations did you choose for your project? And why?
All locations in and around London, I wanted to get that gritty feeling to create an Urban look that London has to offer. This type of look is influenced from my younger years performing in different venues as a musician in London.
Why should distributors buy your film?
One of our biggest assets in the movie is Ian Burfield, he has made excellent movies before such as "Who Is Erin Carter" "Pennyworth" & "The International"
Additionally our track record within making films equates to a high number of awards although the ultimate edge is our story telling.
What expression elements did you use in your project? How would you characterize your work?
I like the story to unfold gradually as each character finds their own answer to hurdles placed in front of them in a unique and original way.
At what festivals have you had success? Has the film already premiered? If so, where?
The film will be Premiering in Leicester Square London in the summer of this year.
The Film Trailer has won 5 IMDb awards so far at the following Film Festivals:
Berlin Indie Film Festival
Sun Film Festival
Crown Point Film Festival
Tatrus Film Festival
American Golden Picture Film Festival
What motivated you to become a filmmaker?
Mainly through Directing, writing and making Music Videos initially.
Which movies are your favorites? And why?
The Great Escape
The Shining
Thomas Crown Affair
Bullet
Thunderbolt & Lightfoot
All great entertainment movies with outstanding Principle Casts.
What topics do you like to deal with in your work?
Usually the broken hero taking revenge on the villain.
What genre do you like to shoot and why?
Usually Action, Sci Fi and Drama, I love to bring out the emotions of the story through the character's unusual circumstances.
What project would you like to shoot one day, what would it be about?
I'd like to make a movie on the life story of the US actor Steve McQueen
What do you do if you're not thinking about a movie? What are your hobbies?
I am a Film Coach, I also write and have been accredited for the Principles of Screen Acting Course at The Film Actors Academy in London and Canterbury.
What projects do you plan to shoot in the future?
Our next movie is about dealing with predictions of your final day on earth