What did you want to become when you were younger? A firefighter? Doctor? Journalist? Well, if you would ask that same question to Mirette, she would say a high-wire walker. It’s all about that little girl in Mirette, the new Helen O’Hanlon film that’s based on the book Mirette on the High Wire, written by…
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FILM – Laboratory Conditions – A short and intense must see movie
We probably already wondered about it. Is there a soul that transcends after death or does it die with its host? Some of us would go for the first option while others take the more rational option. In Laboratory Conditions, the clash between those two opinions is the centre of the attention. Jocelyn Stamat’s latest…
FILM – Sunaj Raca’s ‘The Albanian Recruit’ wins Best Actor Award at The London Independent Film Festival
Sunaj Raca has over 30 years experience as an actor, having recently made his directorial debut with the Kosovo Desperate Search, his welcome second feature The Albanian Recruit just premiered at The London Independent Film Festival. This must-see film shares the sad story of Kosovo youngsters who are recruited into criminal groups. Edon Mulaj won the Best Actor award at the…
FILM – Natalie Burn “I would love to direct one day”
We caught up the fantastically talented Natalie Burn to talk about her latest feature The Executioners. When four friends go on a retreat to a secluded lakeside cabin, they soon realize they’re not alone. Masked intruders try to take them hostage, but as they fight back, the friends get a taste for something more than…
FILM – Two Balloons: Beautiful and dreamy short film with a wonderful story
Two Balloons is an amazing ride. Two Balloons (2017) Trailer from Mark Smith on Vimeo. Want to escape to a stunning and dreamy world for a few minutes while seeing a wonderful story? Then you should watch Two Balloons, the latest short film from director Mark C. Smith (A House, A Home). The film was…
FILM – Daniel Stine’s female led Virginia Minnesota to screen at Minnesota St. Paul International Film Festival and Sarasota Film Festival
VIRGINIA MINNESOTA – Trailer from Daniel Stine on Vimeo. Daniel Stine’s feature film debut, Virginia Minnesota, received its world at the Cinequest Film Festival. This feel good film stars Aurora Perrineau (Pretty Little Liars) and Rachel Hendrix (Allegiant), and has just been selected for Minnesota St. Paul International Film Festival and Sarasota Film Festival. Two young women, torn…
FILM – East End Film Festival: Very eclectic, inspiring and must-see films
From Wednesday on, London will be graced again with the great movies the East End Film Festival has to offer. Every year, the film festival provides us with very eclectic, inspiring and must-see films and this edition, the 17th already, is no different. Female director Sara Driver her latest work BOOM FOR REAL The Late…
FILM – Karen Bryson MBE, Judi Shekoni and Kierston Wareing enjoy Oscar Celebration at The Century Club
Karen Bryson MBE The Silent Child took home two golden Oscar statues last month when it was crowned ‘Best Live Action Short’ at the Academy Awards in Hollywood. The Oscar-winning film was written by Rachel Shenton, who also stars in the film, Rachel is known for her work in the popular series Switched at Birth and The…
FILM EVENTS – Network with fellow filmmakers whilst having fun for only £21!
The Independent Filmmaker’s Ball, the fundraising gala for the Independent Film Trust presented by Raindance, will be back in London at the Café de Paris on the night of the 18thApril. This year, Raindance rolls out the red carpet for a Tiki Night Special, inspired by 1960’s rock & roll and surf films. Filmmakers and…
FILM RELEASE – Hold Me Down “an honest slice of life, one that far too many live every day”
You will never know how hard it is to live in poverty unless you have experienced it. What would you do to survive? The women who have starred in this important film have not only been brave enough to tell their own stories, they have through film told the stories of others. This film has…
