Checking in for Christmas
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Director Simon Curtis took in Justin Sbresni and Mark Bussell to write the script for "Christmas at the Riviera", a comedy show featuring dysfunctional characters spending the holidays at a hotel. The three presented the idea to Carnival Films managing director Garetrh Neame. The making of the TV movie on ITV1 is presented.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2007
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Doc's reality check
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The pressure to win commissions is pushing documentary film-makers into areas that are out of their comfort zones. It is not necessary to manufacture drama to engage the audience since patience will reveal the abundance of drama in real life. The ethics of documentary film making is discussed.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2007
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Never-ending stories
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A buyers guide of best dramas and documentaries is presented.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2006
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