Written by Luke Barnes
I recently had the chance to interview Phil Stubbs writer and director of Last Chancers, a film about two friends who run afoul of a local gangster and must find a way out of their situation. We chat about
Q: How would you describe the film, in a word?
PS: Friendship
Q: Who is your filmmaking inspiration?
PS: Peter Jackson
Q: What was your catalyst for making this film?
PS: I just had to try making a feature film, despite having no experience.
Q: Any funny on-set stories?
PS: An unpleasant cafe owner was having an argument with Brian Croucher then recognised him from EastEnders.
Q: Gloucestershire plays a large role in the film, why was this setting so important to you and the film?
PS: I’ve always lived in Gloucestershire and always thought it would look good on film and be a different setting for this kind of story
Q: What is your favourite British crime film, other than your own?
PS: The Long Good Friday
Q: How would you describe your experiences making this film?
PS: Very stressful. Learning how to get the work done while battling many onset problems
Q: How did you manage the comedy to crime ratio, and how important was the buddy dynamic between Flynn and Aiden?
PS: Keeping the tone consistent was important so I was very careful when writing the script. The friendship between Flynn and Aiden anchors the whole story so had to be believable and compelling for audiences to enjoy the film.
Q: If you could go back in time to when you were first starting out as a filmmaker what advice would you give yourself?
PS: Don’t get so stressed, take more time to get the shots how you want them.
Q: If you won an award for this film who would you thank?
The amazing cast, the crew, the editor Lucy, and my girlfriend Ali for putting up with me pursuing the crazy idea of being a filmmaker.
If you enjoyed this interview you can find Last Chancers on Amazon and as always I have an review of the film on site now.
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