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
Cinematographer Veronica Bouza On Visualising, Collaboration, And Subverting Genres
Leave Us Here is a visual haiku. Starring Starletta Dupois and Lauren E. Banks, the story revolves around a seemingly lazy afternoon and a casual ride to the gas station, but what the grandmother-daughter duo have in store for them makes the film an absolute adventure thereafter. Shot on 35mm, Leave Us Here is an… Continue reading Cinematographer Veronica Bouza On Visualising, Collaboration, And Subverting Genres
Eric Vollweiler On Finding Sponsors, Navigating Film Festivals As New Filmmakers, And The Changes Necessitated By The Pandemic
Eric Vollweiler, an expert in entertainment sales, has produced and marketed over 75 film festivals and worked as a marketing advisor and consultant for film festivals for over 15 years. We caught up with Vollweiler for a chat about his experiences in the industry, and little bits of wisdom for up and coming filmmakers. You… Continue reading Eric Vollweiler On Finding Sponsors, Navigating Film Festivals As New Filmmakers, And The Changes Necessitated By The Pandemic
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
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
Ernesto Sandoval On Illustrations, Female Characters & Audience Reception
Sandoval’s The Devil’s Son is folklorish in its inception, magical in its setting and invigorating in its narration. A cross between magical realism and ancient myths, the film is a spectacular testament of its filmmaker’s calibre – Mr. Sandoval, who takes us through his journey of bringing The Devil’s Son to light. How did you… Continue reading Ernesto Sandoval On Illustrations, Female Characters & Audience Reception
Composer Ramesh Kumar Kannan On His Musical Journey, Challenges Faced & Capturing The Soul Of The Story Through His Music
Ramesh Kumar Kannan’s name has found its mention at awards, festivals and the film circuit. Introduced to music at age 4, today his name features in the credits of not only short films, documentaries and series, but soon-to-be-released features. His music is immersive, a telling standout, regardless of where it’s used. Of the short films… Continue reading Composer Ramesh Kumar Kannan On His Musical Journey, Challenges Faced & Capturing The Soul Of The Story Through His Music