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How to Shoot a Gritty Gangster Flick - Michael Head’s Indie Gangster Blueprint


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This week I sit down with playwright-turned-filmmaker Michael Head to trace his leap from the stage to the big screen. We dive into the skills he carried from theatre into directing his first feature, the art of crafting a gritty gangster movie on a shoestring, and what it’s really like working with legends like John Hannah and Alan Ford.
Michael shares how he finds his audience, why comedy still matters in crime films, and the hard-won lessons from financing and finishing a debut feature. From keeping a set running smoothly to balancing creative ambition with budget realities, his advice is gold for any indie filmmaker.


Check out the re-release of Jim's first solo directing feature The Witches Hammer - out now on amazon 
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