Jazz: The Crusaders, Grover Washington Jr, Roy Ayers, Bob James, David Sanborn, Quincy Jones
Rock: Alan Parsons Project, Pink Floyd, Stereophonics, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, U2
Current Favourite: Just Jack "Starz in their eyes"
Movies
Almost Famous
There's Something About Mary
Groundhog Day
BRAVEHEART "They may take our lives, but they'll never take our FREEDOM"
My first mini-feature
Television
I often watch TV to chill out and have a laugh at the world. I am also intrigued about the rise of Reality TV. These programmes challenge you about your own attitudes and opinions and of those around you, and that can only be a good thing. Having developed as an actor as a second career, I can also appreciate the trials and tribulations of those going through audition processes. Once you toughen up it gets easier but there are many who are unprepared for the emotional rollercoaster of their first auditions.
Reality Talent Shows: X-Factor, American Idol
Reality People Watching: Big Brother
Reality Business: The Apprentice, Dragons Den, Fortune.
Brain-dead quiz shows: Deal Or No Deal, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.
Comedy: Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You, Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Making It In Hollywood There's no business like show business
Featuring Clint Eastwood, Ennio Morricone, Kate Winslet, Ellen Degeneres
Contributors Joshua Finkel, Teresa Earle, Rodney Saulsberry,
Chris Dickerson, Jim Neville, Sarah Lappin, Jo Price.
Music James Tinney
Directors Douglas McFarlane, Chris Dickerson
Written, Edited and Produced by Douglas McFarlane
A look inside the business of Hollywood and what it takes to be a success
in the heart of one of the toughest and most competitive industries in the world.
Filmed over one weekend in Hollywood, during the Oscars, the journey taken by Scots actor Douglas McFarlane to find out hints and tips to making a start, takes some interesting and unplanned turns, as the magic of Hollywood film-making takes over.
Who I'd like to meet: The videos on this site are just a sample of the productions that I've been part of. I'm an actor, producer, presenter, editor, director and webmaster.
My showreel is included above if you are an agent or director looking for a Scots actor (theatre, tv, film, commercials).
If you are interested in theatre, film, standup or gigs in the UK and the US then I run a network with like minded people. The online resources I setup in 2001 are to support talented people including actors, producers, filmmakers, comedians and musicians who want to tell audiences more about their work.
The network is supported by around 10,000 people in the industry and is fast becoming one of the most influential networks in the UK and growing in the USA. Those who have registered include members of BAFTA, The Academy (Oscars), BECTU (Broadcasting) and actors unions Equity and SAG as well as several hundred members of the press. So it's an ideal platform to promote your work, or to find out more about performances on stage and screen where you are.
To get a free weekly newsletter and find out more, send a blank email to subscribe@uktheatre.net - you will also get some automated information emails to tell you more.
Many thanks for visiting today, have a look around and come back again soon.
Douglas McFarlane
UK Theatre Network
You can see more at www.UKTheatre.net
Yeah I made that film but didn't like it for many reasons. Spent a few years securing then losing budgets, but now we are in the digital time in production and distribution, no excuses, so making this flick and other to show some amercians with budgets.
Your doc sounds great. Really want to see that. Will check your site out on a regular basis.
Great to connect with you
David ps. Have you seen steve's new film on here. Rezbomb?
Thank Heavens for your constant entertaining site here....I just love what you are doing Doulas!! I wish you a stellar weekend...miss our chats! take care & do stop & taste the wine!! xox della
Hi Douglas and welcome to this my own page, if you get the time, please check the videos I posted on my scot films page and youtube as I am looking for comments / ratings for them Cheers Bill
