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tgglover new website

Friday, January 27, 2012

Finally, after 13 years in the business, I thought it was time to launch my own website.

 

www.tgglover.com

 

As a director I'm often asked to do a wide variety of video production work. This ranges from TVC's to promotional videos for web broadcast, short films and even the odd wedding or event - if they're brave enough to ask! I've probably shot and directed a hundred of these types of videos over my career but most of them I never release for my own personal portfolio. (I don't know why this is, I guess I've never felt it necessary?)

 

So I've just created www.tgglover.com where I will post my short videos. Most of my interactions are still on facebook however so click through and 'Like' my fan page so that we can stay in touch.

 

Here's to a great 2012!

 


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Godwin Pictures in the news: Greensborough filmmaker goes in for the chill

Monday, May 23, 2011

Greensborough filmmaker goes in for the chill.
Diamond Valley Leader 22 May 2011
By Raelene Wilson

AS a child, Greensborough filmmaker Tim Glover was enthralled by Stephen Spielberg’s thriller, Jaws.

“I watched that film over and over,” Mr Glover said.

“It held me without terrifying me. “It’s a movie with wonderful depth. On the surface it’s about a gigantic shark that begins to menace a small town, but really it’s about a man overcoming his own fears and self-worth.”

Mr Glover hopes to scare and inspire audiences with his thriller, The Principality.

The film, set to begin production later this year, tells the story of Ember, a women forced to confront a family curse and with it a demon – the Principality.

Mr Glover – who spent 12 years working in visual effects and learnt his trade working for Hollywood director Ridley Scott – said he came up with the concept for the film a year ago with producing partner Ben Whimpey.

After recently filming a teaser on the Mornington Peninsula with Blue Heelers  star Samantha Tolj, he said the pair had begun seeking funding.

 “It’s going to be a challenging project and it’s certainly the biggest project Ben and I have embarked on after working on short films together,” he said.

 “I want it to be subtle in how we portray the supernatural – it certainly won’t be ghoulish.

 “We both love supernatural thrillers and we feel totally ready for it. It’s going to be brilliant.”
  Read the original article here

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The Principality - your first sneak peek

Monday, May 02, 2011

Here's your first sneak peek at The Principality! Stay tuned for the teaser premier...













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Behind the scenes: The Principality teaser

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Godwin Pictures shot a teaser for our upcoming feature film, The Principality on Easter Monday. Check out some photos from the shoot. 

Stay tuned for the premier of the clip!

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Tim's film review - Griff the Invisible

Monday, April 11, 2011

By Tim Glover Director,Godwin Pictures Griff the Invisible is an Australian comedy-drama written and directed by Canberra native Leon Ford. The story is about Griff (Ryan Kwanten) a socially-awkward office worker by day and superhero by night. Griff has his world turned upside down when he meets Melody (Maeve Dermody).

The film was recently released in Australia. Ben and I had the privilege of viewing its debut at Toronto International Film Festival last October.

Surprisingly it opens with an interesting action adventure theme - something we’re not used to in Aussie flicks. Without knowing anything about it, I settled into the small but populated 9am session and was unexpectantly surprised by initial feelings of excitement about the film.

I must admit, I truly buckled in for the ride early on, as some neatly directed action sequences rolled into the first act. But warning bells started to ring as the mystery and intrigue pushed through the first act, into the second, and before long I was wondering “what on earth is this film about?”


That wasn’t the worst part. By half way through the flick we had gone from an action adventure to some odd Aussie half-wit love drama and by the end of the second act I was wondering what had happened to the movie I had buckled in for?

It’s not that the love story wasn’t somewhat compelling either - it was quaint and endearing in part. But it’s just that like an old vinyl changing tracks - I had to shift my expectations of the film mid-stream. The casting of the good’ol Australian (or Kiwi) faithfuls annoyed me - who resurrected Marshall Napier?

By the time the initial premise finally dawned, appeasing my caffeine cravings were easily the greater priority. I can’t help but wonder why they didn’t just start with the love story from the beginning or else just stick to the action flick which was in the end relegated to a minor subplot.

To be honest, in the mix of a few Aussie flicks at the festival it wasn’t the most disappointing – which is to say we didn’t walk out of the theatre - but we couldn’t help but exclaim “why?”. What had so much potential was unfortunately destined to be yet another Australian casualty. Why do filmmakers get it so wrong in this country? Why does it feel like this script didn't see a second draft?

Kudos for the stab, Leon Ford - I hope it’s not the last for this team. 


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The Adjustment Bureau

Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Have you seen The Adjustment Bureau? What did you think? Here's a brilliant review by David Roark from Relevant Magazine...
Read the review here...

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Ben's blog: Charlie Sheen - what's wrong with this picture?

Tuesday, March 15, 2011
 By Ben Whimpey Producer, Godwin Pictures
We have all heard about  actor Charlie Sheen’s recent downfall and sacking from American sitcom Two and a Half Men. What does it have to do with us?
 
Sheen is currently the focus of the world’s attention because of his morally bankrupt behaviour. (Don’t worry – this blog isn’t going to be me standing on my soapbox being pious about the evils of drugs and porn).

At first I was hesitant to comment on the topic as firstly I’m not the kind of person who pays attention to celebrity gossip. Secondly, I felt I shouldn’t be dignifying his behaviour with a response - I didn't want to bring attention to someone who’s acting like snot-nosed selfish little kid.

But I think the issue brings up some important issues worth discussing.















Godwin Pictures is founded on Transformational Entertainment – the concept that a film can have a real impact on the audience member. We hope to make an impact for the better: making entertainment that offers the possibility for something better in life. I’d argue Two and a Half Men does exactly the opposite; and both Charlie Sheen and our society are paying the price of that.

I believe that what we have here, in Charlie Sheen, is a prime, clear-cut demonstration of the real-world consequences of a toxic television show. The show’s female characters are treated either like Madonnas or whores. The hero - Sheen’s character – is a chauvinistic woman hater and much more.

I can’t understand why a show that celebrates that kind of behavior has been celebrated and rewarded like it has. What’s going on? What’s more, it is shown in an early evening timeslot when young audiences are watching! If we grew up on Happy Days and Friends, how is this upcoming generation’s worldview going to be influenced from growing up with Two and a Half Men?

While I feel the producers of Two and a Half Men did the right thing in eventually kicking Sheen off the show, I can’t seem to ignore the double standards that seem to be acceptable in our day and age. Why don’t we see anything wrong with celebrating such a flawed character in the sitcom; and then moments later condemning the train-wreck, as the consequences of Sheen's mirrored life-style hit in real life? I think we all should be taking responsibility for Charlie Sheen's downfall, including the profiteering producers of the show. To me it’s like egging on your mate to play chicken with cars on the freeway and then cringing when he gets hit by a truck. Your conscience wouldn’t let you sit back and just say ‘isn’t he stupid’ because you know you were the one that convinced him to do it in the first place! I’m not saying he shouldn’t take responsibility for his own actions - he should - but we as a society have a responsibility for our actions too.

I want to stand up and say there is a cost of celebrating morally-corrupt role models on television. As much as we like to pretend that it’s all just entertainment, this is just another example of the corrosive affect it has on our culture.

It’s easy to make the sleazy, sexy shows that rate. What’s hard to is take a risk and make entertainment that has a positive affect on culture with positive role models and messages. This is the battle Godwin Pictures is choosing to fight. As a society and as filmmakers, have we lost our will to fight for what is right and good? Shouldn’t we be championing filmmakers and public figures who take on the hard battles? Isn’t it more honourable to stand up for a culture that’s sensitive and intelligent and puts the futures of our children first above sleazy cheap entertainment?

Yes, there are challenges. But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t do the right thing. The rewards are for all of us – not least the children who are exposed to this stuff at 7.30 at night.

Some questions for you…
Which TV show is the opposite of Two and a Half Men?
Which programs or films are engaging, funny AND communicate positive messages?
Who's the antithesis of Charlie Sheen? Can you think of a public figure who uses their powers of celebrity for good?

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Tim's blog: The 2011 Oscars

Tuesday, March 01, 2011
By Tim Glover Director, Godwin Pictures

The Oscar Awards were held yesterday, with The King's Speech collecting most awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. Here are some of Tim's thoughts about the awards...













Natalie Portman
Ben and I saw Black Swan at Toronto International Film Festival back in September 2010. We immediately walked out and said “Portman will win the Oscar for Best Actress”. We were right! Natalie Portman is a darling. She's very humble.

Inception
I thought Director Chris Nolan was pushed to the side a little - over in the far isle. Leonardo DiCaprio didn't even get a mention. I thought Chris Nolan deserved more but at least Inception was recognised for Cinematography and Visual Effects.

The King’s Speech
David Seidler who wrote The King's Speech was exceptional and deserved best original screenplay - what a phenomenal effort. Tom Hopper’s story of his mother putting him onto the concept was one of those prophetic snapshot moments of someone being ushered into their destiny. Very inspiring. In some ways the Oscars feel a little one dimensional - it really only celebrates the top 6 films of the year. I get the feeling that the films often selected are not always 'the best' in every category but the most 'popular'. It feels paper thin pretty quickly.

Did you watch the Oscars? What did you think?



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Godwin Pictures Video Blog - Episode Two

Monday, February 21, 2011

In the second episode of the Godwin Pictures video blog, Tim Glover talks about the importance of story. How do you turn a concept into a logical, engaging story?  Join Tim on his journey in writing a script for a feature film, as he talks about his challenges in writing the script.
Have you - like Tim - faced similar challenges? We'd love to hear your thoughts!
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Godwin Pictures Video Blog - Episode One

Monday, February 14, 2011


Godwin Pictures directors Tim Glover and Ben Whimpey introduce their new video blog series taking you through the behind the scenes process and exciting journey of their first feature film: The Principality.


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