Zach Galligan

FOF:So Zach what attracted you to the film Cut?

Zach:It was two things really. One I'd never worked in the UK before so that was something I wanted to do and also this was unlike a typical film in the fact it was a continuous shot so almost like a play. We had ten days rehearsal then six days shoot. It was alot of repitition and on the way over on the plane I was pretty nervous as to how we were going to pull it off but the cast and crew really came together.

FOF:As the film is in one continuous shot there must be very little room for error. Did this put you under extra pressure?

Zach:No it was more exciting but difficult at times. On top of dialogue, standing on the right marks in the right light, blood packs and knowing your lines there were moments when you dread. There was one sequence where I had to change on set off camera really quickly, switch mikes and be ready for my next shot in a very short period of time.

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Sasha Grey

So fuckers here it is, the roundtable interview with Sasha Grey. Before I get started, I'd like to give it up for the lovely Emily at HeyUguys.co.uk who was in the interview with me and to which some of the answers were directed. Check out their site you monkey-bitches because it kicks ass.

FOF: So, Sasha, thanks for answering a couple of questions - start off by telling me how you got the role in The Girlfriend Experience?

Sasha: I did an article for – and I should get paid for this, man [laughs] – I did an article for Los Angeles Magazine and it led to some daytime American television and also led to Brian Koppelman, the co-writer of The Girlfriend Experience, contacting me about the article. Brian called me to set up a meeting with Steven Soderbergh. At first I thought it was a sick joke, so he had Steven leave me a voicemail. So we set up a meeting at Warner Bros. I was excited and nervous but it was good, it felt really natural. 

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Jake West

Yeah sorry for the delay - I've been going to lots of film festivals- Sweden (Fantastik Film Fest), Germany (Fantasy Film Fest), America (Fantastic Fest) and Spain (sitges) and been out the country for a bit.

1. Ok dude thanks for answering some questions. First off what made you get into the film business?

I loved films as a kid and was lucky both my parents love movies too so I was fortunate and got taken to the cinema alot. Back then I had no idea how films were made but I knew theer was something fucking magical about them so I was intrigued to know more and read books and magazines and whatever info I could get. I didn't have any contacst or rich parents so I was basically stuck having to figure out stuff for myself and then in the mid 80's camcorders were invented and I spent a tear and half working and saving money to buy one so as a teenager I started making my own movies with my mates on video and it went from there. Once you're addicted it's a hard expensive fucker of a drug to shake. Basically I fucking love cinema and am completely obsessed with it.

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Phil Hughes

FOF: The internet obviously allows people like yourselves to get an idea out there without the usual costs that are involved with a complete film. Is it something you've embraced or was it a last option?
       
Phil:  Being a part of the independent film community for a while, there are definitely big financial hurdles to overcome. Basic things like using HD so you have a better projected image to (nowadays) using lens packages to create that more film look. The independent festival circuit is a different beast than the early 90's. I don't think a movie like Clerks (which I thoroughly enjoy) wouldn't get nearly as far these days, just because of the production value. So, the web is a solid way to produce something with nice production value, but without having to freak out about certain things. Now, we get to freak out about a whole new set of problems. 

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Simon Phillips

FOF: I've checked out your bio and it seems that acting was always something you wanted to do. What made you decide that this was the career for you?
 
Simon: As a kid I was always a bit of a bullshitter to be honest. I could talk my way out of anything – I think I believed myself a lot too! It probably evolved from there. 
 
FOF: You've obviously not just fallen into film and spent quite a bit of time treading the boards. Has that made film acting easier or is it completely different?
 
Simon: Theatre is bloody hard work and for very little reward,. You can do a six month run of heavy Shakespeare stuff, working your bollocks off, and then the day you leave – you’re back to square one. With film you build up a catalogue of films and performances and it feels like you can mature into screen acting a bit more. There’s nothing quite like the buzz of seeing something you’re in on the big screen. 

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