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This is my blog with references to the film and various industry people who were involved in the making of it. http://danwagstaffespeaksup.blogspot.com/

http://danwagstaffespeaksup.blogspot.com/2011/04/conversation-with-irish-filmmaker-ray.html An interesting, informative interview with talented up and coming Irish filmmaker Ray Hyland.

I'm proud to announce that Bang Up Or Pay Back? will be shown for the first time in Ireland tomorrow evening at the Sugar Club in Dublin.

Thanks for the response. I think it's an old Panasonic; they're about $3000 new, but I've heard a lot about new film makers using DSLR cams such as Canon 7D, instead of the older, much bigger cameras. I can see the rational, but to achieve the best results, surely lighting, sound and wide lens'...

I am due to start filming the sequel to Bang Up which will form part of a trilogy. I'm thinking about using a basic camera, as opposed to a dsrl - any pitfalls I need to be aware of ? http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/leisure/film/8911884.Movie_man_seeking_young_actors_for_new_film/

I think the soundtrack is important in any film. I was very fortunate to have the services of professional musician Phil Cockerham providing the music for 'Bang Up Or Pay Back?'. I would recommend Phil's services to anybody in the film industry. www.philipcockerham.com

http://www.ynyprobation.co.uk/news-events/news_item.php?id=55 Ministry Of Justice take on the film!

Thanks Anna - I appreciate the feedback. Good to hear from you! Hope the new site goes well in the new year!

http://www.step2collabo.tv/profiles/blogs/new-talent-interview-dan New interview about the film making process.

A bit more information about the film. http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/8480223.Success_for_York_short_film_maker/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7j72BMnMI2Y Bang Up Or Pay Back? wins its first award.

Thanks Chilipie Yes, it's a good article by Mike Ritchie, detailing the pros and cons of the Canon 7D, which is primarily a stills camera. There's quite a bit happening at the moment with the choices of kit being used. Bang Up Or Pay Back? certainly benefitted from the 7D, especially in the...

'Bang Up Or Pay Back?' won 'Highly Commended', 3rd place for 'Best Soundtrack' and 3rd place for 'People's Vote' at 'The 3rd Hitter International Film Festival'.

Hi Gregg The DOP has written a nice piece about the film on his blog, describing in detail the shooting process and equipment. http://journal.teammike.co.uk/2010/07/shooting-bang-up-or-pay-back-on-the-7d/ Cheers Dan

Debut Screening Bang Up Or Pay Back? is due to make its debut screening at 'The 3rd Hitter International Film Festival' on 16th October 2010.

Cheers ROC - how long have you been in the 'industry'? Is this link a better option than You Tube? http://vimeo.com/15429318 How many short film festivals do you have in LA each year? Dan

This is really helpful knowledge. Thanks for all the advice. I spent several months writing the script, working on various drafts, not to mention 4 months of planning to make sure everything ran smoothly on the day.

Wow, it should take 6 weeks and I did it in less than 2? I thought it felt rather pressurised ha ha. Thanks for the tip. However, when the budget is small and you only get an actor for 3 days etc, it's always tough on time. I wouldn't attempt a feature in less than 2 weeks, although thinking...

Roc, what's a typical turnaround time? Bang Up Or Pay Back? was 3 days, edited 9, what is the norm?

Thanks. I appreciate the comments. Is that a decent turnaround then? 3 day shoot and edited in 9 days? I just like to work fast, keep up momentum. Yes, I wrote the script. Originally I wrote a draft called Bang Up based in a prison cell, then I wrote another draft called Pay Back, looking at an...