The Project
The goal of the project is:
To appreciate people in film and TV with portraits and casual interviews.
To pass on insight, whether job-specific or telling the varying routes into the industry; to share stories, identities, creative musings.
To provide all too commonly camera-shy people nice photos for crew listings, aunts and more while keeping the editor busy during any quiet.
Why:
The project came about for the desire to talk to good people about their lives in and outside of Film & TV: celebrating passions, insight, other industry members, while having open and healthy conversations about the work itself and the different routes into the industry.
It can be easy to lose yourself in the stress and long hours that are that come with working in our industry. The hope is for this blog to feel like a little fun breather and reminder of what we are working towards, and why we do it.
The Cost
While I’m building my career (and for the time being) - being featured is free.
If/when Portraits in Film grows, there may come a point where I’ll look to cover my overheads and time. This may be via sponsorship, donations or a small fee for future people.
For now though, I’m absorbing all of the costs.
The Process
1. Think about what you might have to say, ask any questions and we’ll then plan a location. We can improvise with what’s available and realistic.
Locations must be (and feel) safe for everyone.
These can be public spaces, places of work and/or in the company of friends.
2. Meet and chat for a bit, interview, then photograph.
Depending on the setup and the variation intended this may take an hour or more.
3. I’ll transcribe any recorded audio and will assemble the post, sometimes paraphrasing but always looking for your OK - for the final post.
Once photos are back from the lab/uploaded, I’ll ask you which ones you’re happy with.
4. The post will go live and I’ll send you the photos for you to use: whether crew directories, personal websites/IG posts, fridge magnets for your nan.
Attribution is appreciated, wherever suitable. This isn’t a requirement however (i.e. no need to attribute in crew directories).
FAQ
How long will it all take?
For your time: I’m happy to be lead by what you can spare but I’d recommend we put aside an hour or two and see it more of hanging out, talking, rather than a work commitment.
From my side: it may be multiple hours of work just in the transcribing/editing section alone. Due to this, a release date is subject to my schedule.
Who do you photograph?
I’m looking for a balanced and varied representation across different departments, without discrimination of: background, ethnicity, age, gender, sexuality (etc!).
About the editor
Miles is a camera assistant, camera tech and trainee from Bristol, UK.
Up to the age of 18 he missed most of school and more.
During the boredom of concurrent unwell years - a lot of life was vicariously lived and often escaped through really beautiful film.
Films that effortlessly explored difficult subjects and ideas with emotional intelligence, humour, became a life fulfilling experience where there was limited means.
Now as an adult, he’s happy man for working with lovely, exceptionally talented and passionate people, being socialised, bettering his knowledge and skillset.
Working in film in adventure. The hope is to contribute towards things that will mean something to people, while on a personal note - making up for a lot of lost time.