The star of Sean Ellis' Eight for Silver has some incredibly motivating words for filmmakers. Ask me if I'm a fan of Alistair Petrie. First I'll say, "Duh," and then I'll say, "Do you have a few hours to talk about The Terror and Utopia? Have you seen Sex Education yet? What about The Night Manager?" The prolific British actor elevates anything he appears in, and most recently that would include his turn as Seamus Laurent in the Sundance horror movie Eight for Silver. He imbues the film's grim-faced patriarch with a level of complexity and regret that takes the character beyond a straightforward villain. Petrie spoke with No Film School via phone about working on the film, what he appreciates about director Sean Ellis, and how an acting career has prepared him to work as a director himself. And if you are a beginning filmmaker in need of a pep talk, Petrie's words will make you want to go grab a camera and make something right now. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 2 February, 2021