With a diverse background in performance, cabaret and possessing a multitude of other talents, Maria Trevis found herself drawn to filmmaking and the recent graduate of the NFTS has begun to form her portfolio of work showcasing her authorial and creative voice. Her short ‘The Complaint’ is a film every single person can relate to,Continue reading “Interview with Maria Trevis, Director & Producer of ‘The Complaint’”
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In Review ‘Weave’ by Martyn Lee
Director Martyn Lee’s ‘Weave’, written by Nigel Wilkes and Jaz Craddock-Jones, is a stunningly emotive and powerful British short film. Through the central exploration of black hair and what it represents, we are taken on a journey of family, love, loss and struggles with mental health but also history, power, celebration and pride. Weave wasContinue reading “In Review ‘Weave’ by Martyn Lee”
Interview with Rachel Pearson & Anton Armour-Gautier from ‘Looking Back’
The 48 Hour Film Project, the world’s largest filmmaking event where camera, production, editing and creative skills are tested to the maximum as participants sign themselves up to make a movie in a weekend. Brighton based Rachel Pearson and Anton Armour-Gautier decided to plunge themselves into the veritable deep end as part of the localContinue reading “Interview with Rachel Pearson & Anton Armour-Gautier from ‘Looking Back’”
In Review ‘The Clogging’ by Eric Larson
Back in September 2017 the UK media was engrossed by the tantalising story of a young woman who got trapped after throwing her turd out the window. Not to be outdone by us Brits, American filmmaker Eric Larson decided to explore this very topic in his aptly named comedy-horror ‘The Clogging’. Prepare yourself for aContinue reading “In Review ‘The Clogging’ by Eric Larson”
In Review ‘My First Time was in a Car Park’ by Phoebe Wood
Those hazy memories of youth, some good, some bad and others in that indecipherable grey area, are deftly brought to light in Phoebe Wood’s searingly painful short ‘My First Time was in a Car Park’. Her Brighton-made short film, based on an award-winning theatre piece, is a heartbreakingly reflective look at one of the mostContinue reading “In Review ‘My First Time was in a Car Park’ by Phoebe Wood”
In Review ‘Vulnerable’ by Adam Bellamy
Adam Bellamy’s ‘Vulnerable’, at times confounding and perturbing, takes us on a very personal journey of memory and the unspeakable. As a young child, Bellamy found himself in an extremely unhealthy relationship with an older man who years later was imprisoned for grooming and sexually abusing children. The empowered writer, actor and director has bravelyContinue reading ” In Review ‘Vulnerable’ by Adam Bellamy”
Interview with J Taylor Brookes, Director of ‘One More’
The pain and heartbreak of a final goodbye is devotedly brought to the screen in the short film ‘One More’, directed by London-based filmmaker and Met Film alumna J Taylor Brookes. One more opportunity to create a cherished memory with a loved one, one more chance to be together and revel in each other’s company,Continue reading “Interview with J Taylor Brookes, Director of ‘One More’”
Interview with Adam Bellamy, Writer, Director & Producer of ‘Vulnerable’
Adam Bellamy‘s ‘Vulnerable’ is poignantly powerful short film drawn from personal experiences the filmmaker went through as a child. His directorial debut served as a form of catharsis for the actor and director as he worked with a trusted and creative team to bring the film to life. Set in the tranquility of a typicalContinue reading “Interview with Adam Bellamy, Writer, Director & Producer of ‘Vulnerable’”
In Review – ‘Gone But Not Forgotten’ by Jack Peter Mundy
Grief and loss are huge, unfathomable topics which need to be treated with the tenderness and care they deserve when brought to the screen. ‘Gone But Not Forgotten’ by Jack Peter Mundy does exactly that. Considering the tale it depicts, that of a teenager, James, struggling to cope with the disappearance of his older brotherContinue reading “In Review – ‘Gone But Not Forgotten’ by Jack Peter Mundy”
In Review ‘175’ by Kasra Karimi
‘175’, by Iranian-British filmmaker Kasra Karimi, opens with an all too recognisable and distressing scene – a heartbroken woman who can only watch as her partner is ravaged by the cruelty of cancer. The tone is immediately set and the audience instantly drawn into the intimate world built by Karimi. The filmmaker’s affecting short film,Continue reading “In Review ‘175’ by Kasra Karimi”
Interview with Chryssanthi Kouri Director, Writer & Producer of ‘Dustlight’
A woman goes home after the death of her mother. As she weaves her way through the empty house, memories bubble to the surface at every touch. ‘Dustlight’, by Chryssanthi Kouri, is a quiet, largely dialogue-free piece exploring the lingering effects of grief and the momentous struggle we all face as adults. It demands youContinue reading “Interview with Chryssanthi Kouri Director, Writer & Producer of ‘Dustlight’”
Interview with William Brooke, Writer & Director of ‘ReBirth’
With a background in physics and a love for film noir and the uncanny, filmmaker William Brooke decided to combine his passions through the production of his unsettling short film ‘ReBirth’. Set in what can only be described as a dingy old saloon whose inner rooms hide a much more sinister purpose, ‘ReBirth’ centres aroundContinue reading “Interview with William Brooke, Writer & Director of ‘ReBirth’”
Interview with Samuel Lodato, Writer & Director of ‘Remi Milligan: Lost Director’
‘Remi Milligan: Lost Director’ by Sam Lodato is a remarkably entertaining feature film which not only follows the mysterious loss of indie maverick director Remi Milligan but also introduces us to a collection of his work. Through interviews with friends, family and co-workers, the intrigue surrounding Remi’s sudden disappearance unravels before us as we areContinue reading “Interview with Samuel Lodato, Writer & Director of ‘Remi Milligan: Lost Director’”
Video Interview with Chris Frazer Smith, Writer, Director & Producer of ‘Pasture & Storm’
‘Pasture & Storm’ by Chris Frazer Smith documents the incredible coming together of musicians, led by composer Sadie Harrison, culminating in a final triumphant live concert. “Armed with only the project timeline and overview of the compositions from composer Sadie Harrison I embarked on the simple path of documenting Pasture & Storm whenever the individualsContinue reading “Video Interview with Chris Frazer Smith, Writer, Director & Producer of ‘Pasture & Storm’”
Interview with Grace Louey, Director of ‘Portrait’
Agency, consent and female rights are understandably delicate and challenging themes to broach cinematically and can be done very poorly. This is absolutely not the case with the excellent and nuanced short film ‘Portrait’ by filmmaker Grace Louey. Set in a South London school, where these exact situations occur with terrifying frequency, a young girlContinue reading “Interview with Grace Louey, Director of ‘Portrait’”
In Review ‘Lucky You’re Mine’ by Nora Aboushoushah
Nora Aboushoushah’s short ‘Lucky You’re Mine’ is a heartbreaking and intimate look at the devastating effects of a mental health crisis on the lives of not only those directly suffering, but the loved ones who surround them. As we focus on one couple, we take a journey through suffering, acceptance, resilience and most of all,Continue reading “In Review ‘Lucky You’re Mine’ by Nora Aboushoushah”
Interview with Stelios Kouk, Writer & Director of ‘Smoking in Public’
Like it or not, society is bound by norms of conduct that act as a guidance for acceptable behaviour. But what happens when the rules and restrictions which are supposed to put order in our lives actually do the opposite and cause mayhem? Writer and director Stelios Kouk, upon hearing an absurd story about theContinue reading “Interview with Stelios Kouk, Writer & Director of ‘Smoking in Public’”
In Review ‘Soulmate’ by Richard Fenwick
‘Soulmate’, written and directed by Richard Fenwick offers us a tantalising glimpse into a not-so-distant future where technology has advanced to the, frankly terrifying, point of AI developing consciousness. ‘Soulmate’ is based within a familiar category existing alongside genre-arthouse classics such as ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ and ‘Ex Machina‘ which delve into the menacing threatContinue reading “In Review ‘Soulmate’ by Richard Fenwick”
Interview with Chris Frazer Smith, Writer, Director & Producer of ‘Pasture & Storm’
‘Pasture and Storm’ is a musical project conceived by composer and musician Sadie Harrison, celebrating the unique talents and musical abilities of left-hand-only pianists. Filmmaker Chris Frazer Smith’s documentary of the same name takes us on a cadenced journey through the power of music, diversity and inclusion – pillars of Sadie’s work. Chris, already anContinue reading “Interview with Chris Frazer Smith, Writer, Director & Producer of ‘Pasture & Storm’”
Interview with Elias Suhail, Writer & Director of ‘Beneath a Mother’s Feet’
Stories about motherhood have been a staple of cinema since its origins and vary from pithy little comedies to demonising horrors. British-Moroccan writer and filmmaker Elias Suhail has taken his own lived experience of the struggles mothers face as the origins for his stunningly poignant short film ‘Beneath a Mother’s Feet’, which we are thrilledContinue reading “Interview with Elias Suhail, Writer & Director of ‘Beneath a Mother’s Feet’”
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