Carter Ferguson : Fight Director : Scotland : UK

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Fight Direction

Follow this link to view the myspace page for my short film THE RAGE. The teaser trailer is online already and the film will be released in approx 8 weeks. Enjoy and add as a friend!

NEWS

I AM STILL FIGHT DIRECTOR ON RIVER CITY !

I've had a few phonecalls from friends regarding a RIVER CITY newspaper article which apparently states that Jason Merrells directed the fight sequences in the show. PLEASE NOTE that just because it's in print doesn't mean that it's TRUE. I directed SUBSTANTIAL fight sequences on Jason's block of 4 River City episodes, and found him to be an excellent director with a great vision. He was the overall director of the block not the FD. I haven't seen the article but I feel he was more than likely misquoted... I rarely talk about River City stuff before it's screened as storylines are closely guarded, but felt a need to make a statement on this matter.

I HAVE A NEW ACTING AGENT!

If you are considering me for ACTING work you should contact me through my new agent ANNE COULTER at:

Coulter Management Agency Ltd
333 Woodlands Road
Glasgow
G3 6NG

Phone : 0141 357 6666
Email : cmaglasgow@btconnect.com
Fax : 0141 357 6676

FOR FIGHT WORK YOU CAN STILL CONTACT ME DIRECTLY THROUGH THIS WEBSITE.

VCR BILL FOLLOW UP

It's starting to filter through. The changes to the law regarding the use of imitation firearms in film is starting to have an effect. Stand by for increased film making costs for scenes involving replicas. Call me for advice on productions if needs be.

Fightdirector.com aims to provide independent information on fight direction for production companies, fight directors, choreographers, arrangers, fencers, actors, directors, producers, and the general public. It is run by Carter Ferguson, a professional, non-affiliated fight director, based in Scotland.

April / May 2008

I am currently revamping my acting showreel having changed agents about a week ago. Its a long process, this with CV updates and the eternal search for good quality footage. My showreel edit will be complete shortly and a new one available at the end of the week. Please contact me through my agent Anne Coulter if you would like to see me in regard to acting work.

My short film The Rage (link above to the myspace page) is still in post production. Colin Ross Smith has nearly finished his refining edit and within the next few days will be reviewed by some kep members of teh production team before FINALLY being farmed out to our CGI and Sound departments. This low budget film making milarky certainly takes it's time, but when people are not getting paid for their time what can you do? Anyway stay tuned and join us on myspace for more information.

As mentioned to the side there I am seeking sponsors for future films, emial if you think you can help! Well you gotta ask!

I am currently directing some fairly complicated fight sequences for River City. Would love to give details but sorry all plotlines are CONFIDENTIAL. The fights are great character development opportunities for certain characters and should be fun. lets not forget that this programme is pre watershed, so may not be as violent as they were in rehearsals. Lets wait and see.

I am also working with Scottish Ballet on Romeo adn Juliet. This is my first ever ballet and its an interesting experience. Working with people in which physical mani[pulation is a language is amazing. These guys have a brilliant fight before I even get there and I just tweak it here and there to enhance their performance. A very interesting experience.

Lastly I am in pre production for my NEW FILM Shadow Play. This will take up all my free time this month and will shoot at the beginning of May. Its about a boy that when he tries to sleep, sees the shadows on his wall come to life. This features Captain hook, a Dalek and Orcs and Goblins.

PLEASE NOTE - I AM CURRENTLY FOR OTHER WORK!

Diary

Above: My friend and associate Tom Freeman in The Rage. Tom came out to help as an infected... as did I on the final action scene! Tom is co-writer with me on my new film SHADOW PLAY. Photograph by Iain G Farrell.

9th April 2008

OK a quick catch up. So I've been getting asked about this a lot recently. River City? Am I still in it or has my character left the series for good? I can't say, but at the moment I am seeking other acting work. People seem to think that I was full time on RC and this has been a problem for me with other work for several years. As Monk would say, its a gift... and a curse. I am hoping that my character being off screen now will open up the possibility of getting other more varied work. The character however is a re-occiurring guest role and MAY be back at some time. Thats all I can say. If the opportunity presents itself I will decide whether I want to go back at that time. For the moment I am happy to work on other projects, as I have always done.

BELOW: Me on the left of camera directing Derek Munn and William Ruane in THE RAGE. Notably both actors are former River City regulars. It was a pleasure working with them again. Also shooting the final action sequence. People dying as they run as speed. Dangerous stuff on my Low to No budget short film. Photographs by Iain G Farrell.