The Overcoat, the latest film from director Patrick Myles is a brilliant film which is based on the work of the Russian/Ukrainian writer Nikolai Gogol. A fantastic film whose cast includes the legendary Jason Watkins, we got the opportunity to talk to Patrick Myles about his film, how he managed to cast Jason for the…
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Interview Lisa Rideout: I hope this film helps illustrate that these women are doing what they have to do to survive
Lisa Rideout’s latest documentary is truly something special. It focuses on a transgender woman who wants to turn her life and career around after working as a sex worker for years. In our most eye-opening interview yet, we got the opportunity to talk to Lisa about why she wanted to do a documentary like this,…
Interview Andrew Reid: I was told by doctors I would never walk again
We had the opportunity to talk to the inspiring director Andrew Reid about his film Asia A which is based on true events that happened in his life. At the age of 21, he became paralyzed from the chest down. We had the honour of interviewing him; asking him how he felt about making a short…
Asia A: Emotional and heart-breaking film based on real life events.
Every time you see the words “based on real-life events” show before the movie starts, you hold your breath because you know it’s going to be emotional and gripping one way or another. Sometimes it’s the other way around. After watching an incredibly moving and touching film and learning that it was based on reality,…
Interview Erblin Nushi: I was very lucky I survived and had my family next to me
Erblin Nushi’s latest film ‘Bini’ highlights the traumatic true experience he faced when he was child. He and his family were taken abruptly from their family home and were forcibly taken to a refugee camp during the Kosovar War. We got the opportunity to talk to him about his future projects, how it was going through…
Interview Darien Sills-Evans : When she returned for her second audition, she blew everyone away
Darien Sills-Evans ‘One Bedroom’ is a comedic tale which focuses on a couple’s breakup. From the arguments to the making up and the lovely trips down memory lane, it gives insight on what specific things cause a break-up and how the man sees the relationship compared to the woman. We were honoured to have the…
Interview Jimmy Olsson: Racism is still very common all over the world
2nd Class is the latest film from director Jimmy Olsson that addresses the relevant important issue of Racism. We had the opportunity to talk to Jimmy Olsson about his film, his upcoming projects, and what message he would like people to take away from this film. Hi Jimmy, how are you doing? I am doing…
Interview Emily Ann Hoffman: Animation is such an expansive and diverse medium that can be used in infinite ways to tell infinite stories
It’s not every day you see a short animated movie about adult topics such as sex, contraception and having children but when you see one, it’s a great one. Just like the very funny and joyful movie Nevada from director Emily Ann Hoffman. We talked to her about her latest short movie, the next generation…
FILM – Feature interview with Director Jon Frickey
We chat with Jon Frickley about his latest film ‘Cat Days’. After receiving its world premiere at the prestigious Berlin International Film Festival, Jon Frickey’s Cat Days was officially selected for Aspen Shortsfest and a further six high profile film festivals. With so much interest in this fun animation, it is not surprising that the film has been…
‘The Fare’ Director Santiago Paladines “Filmmaking is art form that is inherently shaped by limitation”
We caught up with the talented director Santiago Paladines, whose film The Fare is currently showing at Hollyshorts Film Festival in Los Angeles. Director and writer Santiago Palandines’s affecting drama, The Fare, has been selected to screen at the Academy Award qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival in August. Starring Johnny Ortiz (American Crime) and newcomer Noemi Pedraza, the film tackles the subject of human…
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