Nigel Chaloner
Producer / Director
Nigel is a Producer / Director from Bishop’s Stortford who graduated from Screen and Film School Brighton in 2019.
Since studying at Screen and Film School, Brighton, Nigel has made two drama shorts: Alisonand Nights Like Theseand he is currently working on a documentary feature film with the working title COVID Brighton.He also created a set of promotional videos for a cruise ship speaker and a dancer, with all films made in Brighton.
What were the most valuable skills you gained at Screen and Film School?
“An appreciation of the importance of the language of cinema. e.g. ‘beats, when to cut a shot, the 180 rule and not needing to show everything. Also, learning about the ‘process’ of filmmaking was useful. i.e. Breaking the task down into manageable stages.”
What advice would you offer current students at Screen and Film School?
“Don’t wait until your knowledge is complete because it never will be. Just make films and each one will help you make the next one.”
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