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Filmmaker Daniel Deville Talks By Any Other Name
Filmmaker Daniel Deville joins us on Close-Up Culture to tell us about us about his new film, By Any Other Name. Within the chilling underworld of sex trafficking, the heart-wrenching bond between two sisters unfolds. One sister, ensnared in the shadows of exploitation, fights for her very survival, while the other, a determined working-class mother,…
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Award-Winning Director Christina Yoon Talks Motherland
Christina Yoon is an award-winning writer, director, and editor. After graduating from NYU Tisch, Christina worked in South Korea directing branded content for Johnnie Walker and in creative development for Korean music videos and web dramas. As a TV writer, she has most recently written for Apple TV’s Pachinko. Her new film, Motherland, won the…
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Director Phil Dunn On The Stupid Boy
Written and directed by Phil Dunn, The Stupid Boy tells the parallel narrative of Michael, a 16 year-old neurodivergent boy unable to recognise hatred and bullying, and Stephen, a broken man full of repressed rage following a history of abuse and loss. These characters’ journeys are brought together in a heart-stopping finale when their narratives…
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Throwback Interview: Wrestling Star Mariah May
As wrestling fans gear up for All Elite Wrestling’s record-breaking show at Wembley, we revisit our interview with one of the brightest and most captivating performers on the British professional wrestling scene. Mariah May – who is rumoured to be joining AEW – joins us on Close-Up Culture to talk about getting into the industry, her dream…
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Comedian Neil Rubenstein Talks Adjacent Fest, Stand-Up Comedy & Touring the US
Q: Hi Neil, welcome to Close-Up Culture! First of all, what can you tell us about how you originally got into the comedy sphere, and what influenced you to take this path? A: I was doing a TV show for SpikeTV and it lasted way longer than anyone anticipated. About 3 years in, I kinda…
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Production Designer Terry Watson Talks War Pony
Production designer Terry Watson joins us on Close-Up Culture to discuss her work on War Pony. The follows the interlocking stories of two young Oglala Lakota men growing up on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Hi Terry, welcome to Close up Culture. What excited you about the opportunity to work on War Pony? When Sacha Ben…
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Close-Up: An Interview With Departure Star Brit MacRae
Actress Brit MacRae joins us on Close-Up Culture to chat about her role in the third season of the hit suspense drama series, Departure. This season follows the investigation into the sinking of a sea ferry, The Queen of the Narrows, that was destined for Newfoundland, Canada. What were you feeling heading into season three of Departure? …
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Actor Derek Johns Talks We Are Zombies
Actor Derek Johns joins us on Close-Up Culture to chat about his role in We Are Zombies. The film is set in a city breeding non-cannibal zombies who are considered “living-impaired.” The offbeat comedic plot follows three slackers looking to earn some easy money who must fight an evil mega-corporation to save their kidnapped grand-mother.…
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Close-Up: An Interview With Gran Turismo Star Richard Cambridge
Richard Cambridge (Hollyoaks, The IT Crowd) joins us to chat about his role in the highly anticipated Sony Pictures blockbuster, Gran Turismo, set to hit cinemas and IMAX screens in August. Based on the true story of Jann Mardenborough, the film is the ultimate wish fulfilment of a teenage Gran Turismo player whose gaming skills…
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Directors Matt Campanella and Stephanie Chloé Hepner On Daddy Issues
Co-directors Matt Campanella and Stephanie Chloé Hepner’s Daddy Issues follows a young man who, when trying to impress his new boss, gets more than he bargained for. The live action short film has been selected for it’s LA premiere at Dancing With Films this year. What was the inspiration for the film? Matt: I’ve always…
