Lead producer at Candle & Bell, Maria Caruana Galizia, talks to Rebecca Hardy at High Life North Magazine about running a production company, her beginnings in Television and what she hopes to achieve in thee future
“I can hardly believe that I’ve been selected, and I’m extremely thankful to BAFTA for this opportunity. I’ve benefitted so much from being mentored by Ciara and Rosie, and having the chance to network and exchange ideas with other mentees.”
A painter holds a paint brush in front of a canvas, a dancer is in a studio dancing and a filmmaker is on a film set next to a camera. It’s always an interesting conversation when I tell video production clients that a lot of film and video production doesn’t happen on a film set. It happens in the production office. It happens in quiet moments sipping coffee or while walking the dogs. Filmmakers are working, even when we’re not holding a camera.
In April 2021 we were commissioned by Newcastle Castle to create a number of videos for them. Like the cast majority of heritage sites, the castle had been unable to open to the public during the Covid 19 pandemic. The team at the castle were eager to make the public aware of their re-opening but also remind people of the many uses the castle presents to members of the public.
