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Carloto Cotta


The first scene of a film sets the tone. Brings the audience into the director’s vision and gives a taste of what is yet to come. A memorable opening sequence can be so important. The beginning of Ben Sharrock’s Limbo or Oleh Sentsov’s Rhino are great recent examples of how you can introduce your characters …

Unfortunately, we live in a world where fame and fortune often have precious little to do with ability, intelligence or hard work. This vacuous throw-away culture has led to a cult of personality which has allowed the likes of Donald Trump and Kim Kardashian to succeed. Today, pop stars, musicians and footballers have more sway …