Two Hats Films

03/08/2025

New cover picture for Wartime Productions

31/07/2025

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03/07/2025

Fun tip

18/06/2025

https://vintageaviationnews.com/warbird-articles/today-in-aviation-history-first-flight-of-the-westland-lysander.html

On June 15, 1936, the Westland Lysander made its first flight, marking the debut of one of Britain’s most unconventional World War II aircraft. Originally designed for army co-operation and reconnaissance, the Lysander’s exceptional STOL performance later made it ideal for covert missions behind...

17/06/2025

Progress update.

Robin and Rog watched the first complete edit of Calling the Tune together to produce a 'snagging' list. That's little things that can be corrected like removing modern smoke detectors from shot, plug sockets, security cameras, security lights and the odd microphone dipping into shot. Most of those are easy fixes.

Yesterday Huw and Rog reviewed the first hour together and Huw's eagle eye spotted one or two extra niggles - and came up with some great suggestions about re-ordering scenes.

There's still a lot of work to be done on tweaking the edit, doing a sound mix and design, colour grading, visual effects and adding music. We may shoot one or two more pickups too.

But to produce a full feature length period film for barely £15k (so far) is quite astonishing. It looks a far more expensive production on the screen due to the locations, set dressing, costumes, make up and the sheer quality of the performances of our actors. Every one, down to the most minor part has been fully committed and believable.

And it sounds great !

So thanks for your patience everyone. We are getting there. I think we can promise you a top quality film at the end of this process.

Photo - Andy and Kate on set in one particularly harrowing scene

12/06/2025

Interesting story that chimes with our theme

Sean Friessen's answer: My Step Grandfather and Step Uncle both surrendered to the French. They were interrogated, jailed for a few months, no crimes were reported for their battalions and they were released. Went home and began to rebuild. My wife's maternal Grandpa David, High ranking 6th Army...

11/06/2025

We are all influenced by films made by other people, but this seems to me a sure-fire path to mediocrity, with every AI generated script being an average of an average; nothing coming out of left field

The British Film Institute reported that more than 130,000 films and TV shows have been used to train generative AI models. The report comes as the U.K. government considers legislation that would require copyright holders to opt out of having their material train AI models.

A BFI AI report has found that 130,000 film & TV scripts have been used to train generative artificial intelligence models.

15/05/2025

🚨 Applications Open! 🚨
Calling all Midlands-based performing artists - DART (Developing Artists For Rural Touring) Day in Derby is your chance to connect, learn and explore opportunities in rural touring!

Apply to join us on Thursday 17th July 2025 at Derby Theatre for a full day of networking, insights and opportunities with Live & Local and the wider rural touring networks.

✨ Why apply?
- £150 funding per company
- Lunch & refreshments included
- Connect with promoters & artists
- Showcase Your work

Apply now - https://www.liveandlocal.org.uk/get-involved/dart/

Applications close Friday 27th June. Don’t miss out! Accepted applicants will be notified by 3rd July.

Midlands-based musicians, dancers, spoken word artists and theatre makers - this is for YOU!

05/05/2025

One of our top locations for filming, for which we are very grateful

🏆 We’re thrilled to announce that Coombe Abbey Hotel has been crowned Best Hotel at the Warwickshire and West Midlands Muddy Stilettos Awards 2025! A huge well done to the exceptional No Ordinary team at Coombe Abbey for their continued passion, dedication, and hard work. And of course, a heart...

27/04/2025

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24/03/2025

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Thank you all for your continued support. We could not have done it without you. 🙏🤗🎉