In a recent candid interview with Indie Shorts Mag, writer-director Dhwani Shah, based out of Mumbai and New York City, delves deep into the complexities of her filmmaking journey. Having created waves with her short films like ’44’, ‘Sapling’, and ‘Happy F*ing Birthday’, Shah’s passion for exploring a rich tapestry of genres shines through. From… Continue reading Behind The Lens with Dhwani Shah: A Fusion of Horror, Drama, and Cultural Narratives
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Exploring Tension and Characters: A Conversation with Filmmaker Scott Talbot
Happy for You, the nail-biting thriller directed by Scott Talbot, delves into themes of forgiveness, revenge, and the blurred lines of right and wrong. At Indie Shorts Mag (ISM), we had the privilege to pick his brain, and so, Talbot discusses his journey as a filmmaker, the influence of his background in film and animation,… Continue reading Exploring Tension and Characters: A Conversation with Filmmaker Scott Talbot
What Psychological Horror Means For Elijah Rodriguez, And Other Thoughts On Making Films
The Perfect Daughter takes our expectations–both daily and for the film–and constructs a macabre worst-case scenario. It might just leave you rethinking how safe you really are in many of the usual transactional situations. Here we have its director, Elijah Rodriguez walking us through his approach to the film as well as filmmaking. ISM: There… Continue reading What Psychological Horror Means For Elijah Rodriguez, And Other Thoughts On Making Films
Writer-Director-Composer Noah Stratton-Twine On Coming Of Age For Millennials, Composing, And His Fondness For Low Apertures
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
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
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.
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