27 March 2023

Image of BAFTA Nominated Director visits

Year 8 and Year 10 Drama and Media Studies students were thrilled when Phil Barantini, the actor, writer, and director, came to visit them.

Phil shared his journey through school and his early acting career on TV shows like Hollyoaks and Dream Team on Sky One that launched his career. He was inspired by the process on and off screen which led him to be ever curious, even staying behind at the end of shooting to look at the rushes and chat to the crew about what they were doing.

After getting the call up for ‘Band of Brothers (TV series)’ and then Hollywood, Phil’s his career took a turn when he found the transition difficult. He became disillusioned and began a new career, starting at the very bottom and working up to Head Chef over 10 years.

This new passion would eventually lead Phil back to his first love – movie making and provide the material for him to write and direct the BAFTA Award winning film ‘Boiling Point’. 

Our students were brilliant listening to Phil, learning about his journey, and asking questions about what it took to get his first film made and the technical processes required to shoot ‘Boiling Point’ in one continuous take!


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