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I BOUGHT second-hand lenses AND ATOMOS NINJA RECORDERS FROM CVP, at good prices ” other people. I think the physical film festival needs to return in a big way.” Despite his feelings about online festivals, Forbes sees positives from online activity. “LinkedIn has been massive for me,” he admits. “I’ve built an audience, and they’re dying to see the film,” referring to Quiet on Set . “I’ve made thousands of contacts, which has been overwhelming, but I’m grateful to those people following along with me on my journey.” Forbes also touts CVP’s Fitzrovia showroom as a place for meeting other creatives, among other things. “I really enjoy visiting their showrooms because I get to try out new kit, they’re friendly and the parties are great,” he laughs. “It’s good having an organisation that supports filmmakers, cinematographers and editors. I’m grateful for their support.” More to be done Forbes officially became a feature filmmaker during Covid-19, releasing five projects: two features, two shorts and a TV miniseries. This string includes Memories of Mortlake – “Ken Loach was at the screening of that film, and he endorsed it,” he enthuses – Mother & Wild and Tristan v Christann . “It’s been over 26 years of filmmaking,” says Forbes, “and all these films have been my film school.” Forbes is living proof that low-budget filmmaking is possible as long as passion is involved, but it doesn’t hurt for a kit company to have your back too. “If you watch my films, most cinematographers will think I’m using a high-end cinema camera, but I’m not,” he reveals. “I bought
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a solution for every project – and every budget. To book a demo, talk to our experts and explore our showrooms, call 0208 380 7400 , email demo@cvp. com or visit cvp.com ones,” he states. “We’re not just talking about working-class people; it’s disabled working-class people and people from diverse backgrounds who aren’t getting representation. Things need to change, and that’s why I made this film, because I feel changes haven’t been made,” he explains. “I hope someone out there thinks the same way I do about making the film industry here in the UK more inclusive for working-class people.”
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