Young, Young Men — a film about teenage male friendship — is a breath of fresh air. It is intimate, warm, and entirely devoid of malice. Here we have a conversation with its filmmaker Noah Stratton-Twine touching everything from British coming-of-age stories, his influences, to the respect and attention he paid to his two characters.… Continue reading Writer-Director-Composer Noah Stratton-Twine On Coming Of Age For Millennials, Composing, And His Fondness For Low Apertures
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Making films as an independent filmmaker is the best masterclass you can give yourself: Anthony Straeger
Writer, actor, filmmaker, jury member, and festival director, Anthony Straeger has (and continues to) donned several hats. We couldn’t miss the opportunity to interview a man who has held such a diverse portfolio. From his becoming a BAFTA jury member to his process in scripting, Straeger takes us through his professional journey. Blunt, honest, and… Continue reading Making films as an independent filmmaker is the best masterclass you can give yourself: Anthony Straeger
Boris Bilic On Scripting Comedy, Bottle Films & Water Scenes
Boris Bilic’s Dumps is a dark comedy dealing with anxiety, depression and suicide. While the film not only succeeds at hitting the right notes, in terms of its puns and wit, it also surprisingly manages to pull off a water-flooding scene in its short runtime. A successful feat coming from a young filmmaker. We catch… Continue reading Boris Bilic On Scripting Comedy, Bottle Films & Water Scenes
Actor Jordan Wilson On Dialogue, Acting Off-Screen, and Wanting To Play Villanelle!
Jordan Wilson plays Denise in Dumps. An unseen character for the major part of the film’s duration, Wilson’s performance is so arresting that her rationed screentime hardly affects her presence. In fact, if any, it makes it even more impactful. Candid, fun, and reflective, she walks us through her interpretations and aspirations when it comes… Continue reading Actor Jordan Wilson On Dialogue, Acting Off-Screen, and Wanting To Play Villanelle!
Catching Up With Anna Remus On Her Latest Project, Keeper
Anna Remus’s Keeper (12:05-minutes) is an action-thriller but at its core, a sibling drama. With just 24 hours at hand to rescue her younger sister, Missy has the herculean task of both saving and surviving. Keeper is filled with punches, unbearable tales of abuse, and much more. But underneath it all, it’s about love and… Continue reading Catching Up With Anna Remus On Her Latest Project, Keeper
In conversation With Yucong Chen On Her Academy Winning Documentary – Unfinished Lives.
Yucong Chen’s Unfinished Lives is poignant, especially considering the present times. A documentary on Xinran Ji, a promising 24-year old, USC graduate, brutally attacked by four individuals on the fateful night of 23rd July 2014, the short is unsettling. A life was cut short that night, a community was shaken and humanity floundered once again. … Continue reading In conversation With Yucong Chen On Her Academy Winning Documentary – Unfinished Lives.
Jake Watkins On Why Background Research Of His Characters Matter, The Constant Monologue He Has And What’s Horrifying Of Becoming Callum In Redlight
Not meant for the fainthearted, Redlight is unsettling, provocative, and dark. The descent into paranoia and abject fear is so palpable in Gage Oxley’s second short of the anthology series (A Series of Light) that by the time the lead actor Jake Watkins is done playing Callum, we want to protect him from himself. Watkins… Continue reading Jake Watkins On Why Background Research Of His Characters Matter, The Constant Monologue He Has And What’s Horrifying Of Becoming Callum In Redlight
Jack Parr On Amazon Prime’s Greenlight, What Drama School Taught Him, And Why He Doesn’t Prefer Improvisations
Starring Jack Parr and Alexandra Marlin, Gage Oxley’s Greenlight uncovers the dark side of technology. And that, when mixed with the heady cocktail of fame, image-building and felony, makes the loss of privacy its first casual victim. At just 7:58 minutes, the episode offers enough content to warrant multiple viewing. We have with us its… Continue reading Jack Parr On Amazon Prime’s Greenlight, What Drama School Taught Him, And Why He Doesn’t Prefer Improvisations
Christine Chen On Adding Flashbacks, The Power Of Art and Finding Objectivity In Filmmaking
Christine Chen’s Ya Albi is poignant and particularly striking considering the present political climate. A film on resettlement, the refugee crisis, and migration, Ya Albi is surely thought-provoking, but also a simple story at its heart – one that works on the very fabric of humanity. Peppered with genuine warmth, understanding and resonating empathy, Ya Albi… Continue reading Christine Chen On Adding Flashbacks, The Power Of Art and Finding Objectivity In Filmmaking
Alex Breaux On The Importance Of A Good Script, Spontaneous Performances & Shooting An Ensemble Cast
Campfire Alpha’s narrative explores what we have all been exposed to, at some point in our lives. And, yet in its very nonchalant portrayal of toxic characters, it jabs at that existing wound to make it rawer. Writer-director-actor Alex Breaux tells us what it costs to immerse oneself in such stories and what he hopes… Continue reading Alex Breaux On The Importance Of A Good Script, Spontaneous Performances & Shooting An Ensemble Cast