By Richard John Seymour I’m sitting in the Royal Albert Hall in London. I scan the crowd to my left, spotting some familiar faces—Prince William and Kate Middleton, Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman. I’m sitting with my crew of one—myself—and my girlfriend, trying to enjoy this moment as best I can. Wondering how it must feel to make an acceptance speech in front of this crowd. In the small chance that my self-made documentary Consumed wins the BAFTA Award for Best Short Film, I may soon find out. The moment comes for my category, and a camera crew descend the stairs next to me, pointing a camera at me inches from my face–I do my best to ignore them as the nominees are announced. The whirlwind journey that Consumed took me on didn’t have a fairytale ending, but as the only documentary to be nominated, I feel immensely proud of what it achieved, and the experience will always form a milestone in my life and career. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 22 April, 2021