Gavin Hopkins

Freelance director of photography and eater of cake.

[Gavin Hopkins @GavHops]

Here's the first part in a new @BBCScotland online series I shot about new Scots from all over the world. Very proud of this work!

[BBC Scotland @BBCScotland]

"Scotland embraced me when I felt I was homeless"

Marwa was only 11 when the war in Syria forced her to flee her home.

[Gavin Hopkins @GavHops]

The most depressing anniversary of the year #MyTwitterAnniversary

[Gabriel Pogrund @Gabriel_Pogrund]

EXCLUSIVE: A British spy killed his own child after MI6 ignored warnings he had the highest level of emotional instability it is “possible to score” and sent him to a jihadi camp where he was traumatised for life

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https://t.co/aoigTO6apA

[L E E @leesteffen]

Great question.

This is called "twin films," and often happens when 2 or more production companies invest in similar scripts at the same time—resulting in a race to be first to market.

Here are a few other examples 🧵

[BAFTA Scotland @BAFTAScotland]

Call for Entries for the BAFTA Scotland Awards is open until 10 May, celebrating the best of Scottish film, games and television over the past year ✨

Find out more about entry submissions and guidelines 👇https://t.co/VH3oLdonHJ

[Marl Karx @BareLeft]

MPs have had a 42.7% increase since 2008.

[48 Hour Film Project Scotland @48scotland]

We watched the entire series last night - couldn't help but binge the whole thing, it's that compelling. James Price is such a fresh and original Scottish voice and it is so brilliant for him to have a platform on @bbcscotland

[48 Hour Film Project Scotland @48scotland]

WATCH DOG DAYS ON @bbciplayer: https://t.co/WNYorxyKY2

[Glasgow Film Festival @glasgowfilmfest]

We loved having @PriceyFilm at #GFF23 for his new film DOG DAYS. Good news, it's now on iPlayer for those who can access it!

Described by James himself as "Drive in Dundee" - sold.

@BBCiPlayer @BBCScotland

[Screen Scotland @screenscots]

Dog Days, the new miniseries from filmmaker James Price, is now available on @bbciplayer 📺

We caught up with Price, AKA the Springburn Scorsese, at @glasgowfilmfest 2023 where he spoke about the inspiration behind this Dundee-set drama and his advice for aspiring filmmakers ⬇️

[Gavin Hopkins @GavHops]

A terrifying stat amongst a truly horrifying thread.

[John Burn-Murdoch @jburnmurdoch]

Time for perhaps the most damning stat of all:

One in 25 American five-year-olds today will not make it to their 40th birthday.

No parent should ever have to bury their child, but on average across the US one set of parents from every kindergarten class most likely will.

[John Burn-Murdoch @jburnmurdoch]

Time for perhaps the most damning stat of all:

One in 25 American five-year-olds today will not make it to their 40th birthday.

No parent should ever have to bury their child, but on average across the US one set of parents from every kindergarten class most likely will.

[Myles Bonnar @MylesBonnar]

Absolutely chuffed to bits to receive two #UKARIAS nominations (‘Best News Coverage’ & ‘Best New Podcast’). It was some run-in to get this series over the line so we’re delighted to see our pride & joy get a nod. Available now on Sounds et al…
https://t.co/PKBYjK5fOX

[Myles Bonnar @MylesBonnar]

Some feeling this, btw. 2 (TWO!!) noms for #UKArias 2023 for a podcast that nearly broke us. Some team effort - deserving of some London pints 🍻#GoodShipBrewDog @radioacademy

[Kevin Anderson @KQAnderson]

And if you haven’t listened yet, you still can! All six eps are on BBC Sounds (or wherever you get your podcasts)

https://t.co/fcr9QwjZMp

[Mark Daly @BBCMarkDaly]

Absolutely over the moon our podcast Good Ship BrewDog has been nominated for a ⁦@radioacademy⁩ Aria award! These are like the radio oscars so we are super proud to be up there ⁦@MylesBonnar⁩ ⁦@KQAnderson⁩ ⁦@ShelleyJofre⁩

[Gavin Hopkins @GavHops]

Not good at all…

[Jesse Whittock @WhittockTweets]

The @bbc has upped its annual saving target by £115M to £400M and has announced 1,000 hours of commissioning cuts, as per its Annual Plan. Lots of pain to come for staff and producers.

[Jesse Whittock @WhittockTweets]

The @bbc has upped its annual saving target by £115M to £400M and has announced 1,000 hours of commissioning cuts, as per its Annual Plan. Lots of pain to come for staff and producers.

[Paul Fairie @paulisci]

A Brief History of Kids Today Have It Easy

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[The Spanish Football Podcast @tsf_podcast]

Today's 🇪🇸⚽ frontpages:

🗞️ Marca: "What's the plan?"
🗞️ AS: "Collapse in Glasgow"
🗞️ Mundo Deportivo: "Stung"
🗞️ Sport: "Failure"

[Jed Mercurio @jed_mercurio]

I’m honoured to launch a new scheme to help emerging scriptwriters overcome challenges accessing the UK TV industry and grateful to be working alongside fellow mentors Marnie Dickens, Emma Frost, Steven Moffat, @VinayPatel and @jackthorne https://t.co/KyTJRjFJPg