This International Women’s Day, survivors of sexual exploitation address the reality of being a woman in poverty through film Tanisha from Niclas Gillis on Vimeo. In the midst of celebrity outcry over sexual misconduct in Hollywood, one film has emerged to address the conditions faced by the silent majority. ‘Hold Me Down’ is based on…
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FILM – Vika Evdokimenko’s BAFTA nominated film ‘Aamir’ spotlights refugee children
Female director Vika Evdokimenko’s Aamir is based on a true story of an unaccompanied child living in the Calais ‘Jungle’ refugee camp, where part of the film was shot. This topical film stars second generation immigrant Alan Asaad (Unforgotten) and has just been nominated for a BAFTA for Best British Short Film. This wonderful film will be screening in the coming weeks at the…
AWARDS SEASON – Critics’ Choice Awards 2018: The Shape of Water and Big Little Lies own the night
Another night, another award show. While we were all sleeping, A-stars lined up in Barker Hanger in Santa Monica to attend the 23rd Critics’ Choice Awards. After an evening full of glamour and glitter, it turned out that both The Shape of Water and Big Little Lies are collecting their awards like no other this…
FILM REVIEW – Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri: Oscar winning performances in a superb movie
2017 was a fantastic year when it came to the movies that were made. From blockbusters, such as Wonder Woman and Star Wars: The Last Jedi, to more independent films such as God’s Own Country and Call Me By Your Name and if all movies coming out in 2018 are going to be like Three…
AWARDS NEWS – EE BAFTA Nominations 2018: The Shape of Water Leads with 12 Nominations
This morning, the nominees for the EE Bafta awards were revealed at the BAFTA HQ in Piccadilly (London). Before starting announcing them, Bafta chair Jane Lush talked about the turbulent times the film industry is going through when it comes to the equality between women and men, especially after the sexual harassments revealed last year….
AWARDS NEWS – The Toscars 2018 date has been announced
The red carpet is ready, the paparazzi are prepping their lenses, the stunning dresses are being chosen, and the golden awards are ready to be handed out to the lucky winners. Yes, it’s time again for the Toscars ceremony. No, that’s not a misprint. The Oscars are being held in March, but a few days…
FILM REVIEW – The Rise of a Star: Dances off your screen with amazing grace
RISE OF A STAR | Excerpt from FULLDAWA Films on Vimeo. Sometimes it’s hard for a woman to balance motherhood with having a job at the same time. More time at work sometimes means less time with the children and the other way around. It doesn’t come without any sacrifices and that something The Rise…
FILM REVIEW – ‘My Nephew Emmett’ teaches us something we can’t ignore, just like the movie itself.
My Nephew Emmett Trailer 2 from Kevin Wilson, Jr. on Vimeo. Family, one of the most important things in life. In good and bad times, they’re there for you. In My Nephew Emmett, Kevin Wilson Jr. reminds us of that again. His latest works have been screened all over the world and won different prestigious…
AWARDS NEWS – Golden Globes: Three Billboards and Big Little Lies biggest winners of the night
And the Golden Globes goes to….! Yesterday evening, Hollywood stars came together at the 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills to celebrate the best television and film had to offer over the past year. This year edition was hosted by Seth Meyers and because of sexual harassment protest, black became the dress-code colour…
FILM REVIEW – The Silent Child: A wonderful film with important messages that need to be heard
Did you know that 90% of the deaf children are born in families of which the parents aren’t deaf? You probably didn’t know it because for the majority of us, it isn’t something we come in contact with on a daily basis. However, both the people without as well as people with hearing problems could…
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