Interview Preview: Carmel McMahon’s Irish Memoir ‘In Ordinary Time’
Another one for the decolonisation list, this book is an empathetic exercising in weaving lives and time to confront the very real generational trauma felt in Ireland today.
Interview Preview: Jacqueline Crooks on her Women’s Prize Shortlisted Novel ‘Fire Rush’
Fire Rush feels like a modern epic as it travels from the tired suburbs of 70’s London, through the haunting hidden tunnels of Bristol and finally Jamaica’s historic Cockpit County. You’re going to want to read this one.
SEVAP/MITZVAH: Sabina Vajrača on the Most Unknown Yet Extraordinary Heroism
Vajrača talks about the first Muslim woman honoured as Righteous Among the Nations, conflict in Bosnia and helping everyone flourish on set.
Interview: Writer/Director Leni Lauritsch on Her Sci-Fi Feature Rubikon
San Clemente learns about the International Space Station, sound engineering and the future of algae from this sci-fi feature.
Interview: Director Cyrus Neshvad on Oscar Nominated ‘The Red Suitcase’
A film that follows the story of a young Iranian girl in a foreign airport facing an unknown fear and patriarchal oppression.
Oscar Shortlisted Director Saim Sadiq on Joyland
A film that brings a complex, loving look at Pakistan’s patriarchal society and life for trans and queer people navigating family and self.
Interview: Director Andreas Kessler on Oscar Shortlisted Nakam
Based on the story of a real Jewish resistance fighter in the Ukraine, this short could not be more necessary.
Interview: BAFTA Winning Producer Annalise Davis on New Short Fireworks
The spy thriller short, directed by Academy Award Winner Paul J Franklin, features Andor’s Denise Gough and Black Mirror’s Ivanno Jeremiah. Davis explains the film’s cutting edge technology and depiction of Western drone strikes.
Writer/Director Zia Mohajerjasbi on His Film Know Your Place and Seattle’s Rapid Change
What is home? How do you experience impermenance in your hometown? Zia Mohajerjasbi’s debut feature tackles some of the complex emotions felt by a fifteen year old Eritrean American living in America’s third fasting developing city.
Interview: Artists Zarah Hussain and Conrad Shawcross on Winter Light at the Southbank Centre
The Southbank Centre’s free, open air exhibition displays light works by internationally acclaimed artists. Among them, a pioneer in Islamic Art, and the youngest living member of the RA.
Writer/Director James Morosini on his SNL Starstudded Comedy: I Love My Dad
Actor/Writer/Director James Morosini talks about his indie comedy, filmmaking process and love of British Comedy.
Interview: Andy Valentine on his Oscar-Qualified Short, The Letter Men
Andy Valentine talks about his short film which depicts the love letters of two soldiers from WW2.
Interview With Director Violet Du Feng on Her Documentary: Hidden Letters
Hidden Letters is a nuanced, original look at the lives of women in Modern China and the impact capitalism has on patriarchal oppression. It follows the lives of two experts on Nushu, a historical secret language which is increasingly more commercialised.
An Interview With Director Tim MacKenzie-Smith on Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande
Cymande are one of the biggest, and yet least acknowledged, British groups. This documentary, featuring the likes of Mark Ronson, sets the record straight.
PRETTY RED DRESS: Interview with Director Dionne Edwards on her BBC-Backed Film
Pretty Red Dress is a star of British Cinema. It recieved financial support from the BFI and BBC Film, as well as support from the Sundance Film Institute. When you watch it, you’ll know why. Writer/Director Dionne Edwards knows how to tell a tale of beauty that keeps both feet grounded in realism. Tina Turner…
WEDNESDAY’S CHILD: Interview with BAFTA and Acamedy- Qualified Director Lauren O’Shea
Lauren O’Shea tells us about her tragic Short which will have you stunned to silence.
Fashioning Masculinities at the V&A: An Interview with Marta Franceschini
Fashion Historian Marta Franceschini explains her work on the V&A’s groundbreaking Fashioning Masculinities Exhibition.
MOSHARI: Interview with Oscar-qualified Director Nuhash Humayun
MOSHARI is the first Bangledeshi Oscar-qualified film. Writer/Director Nuhash Humayun’s work is among San Clemente’s highlights of the London Film Fesitval.