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Rushi Kota Talks Dumb Money & Transforming Into Baiju Bhatt
Actor Rushi Kota joins us on Close-Up Culture to talk about his role in the acclaimed film, Dumb Money. Directed by Craig Gillespie, the dramedy tells the story of the fortunes made and lost overnight in the David vs. Goliath GameStop short squeeze of January 2021. Dumb Money is a fantastic movie. What excited you about the…
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Elizabeth Pipko On Being The Face Of NOÄ Jewelry’s New La Mer Campaign
Activist, author and model Elizabeth Pipko joins us on Close-Up Culture to speak about being the face of NOÄ Jewelry’s new campaign, La Mer. The La Mer collection embraces the timeless beauty of pearls and is redefined to be both modern and classic. With a range of dainty and statement pieces, from delicate necklaces and earrings…
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Director Lasse Noer Talks Knight Of Fortune & Dealing With Grief
Director Lasse Noer’s short film, Knight of Fortune, depicts a man struggling with the loss of his wife. Through comedic and solemn scenes, we follow a heartwarming tale of a friendship growing between two men, found through their grief. This short has qualified to be considered for the 2024 Oscars. Knight of Fortune is an…
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Close-Up: An Interview With Dare Taylor
Actress and singer Dare Taylor joins us on Close-Up Culture to talk about her creative inspirations, screenwriting, producing her own music video, and more. Hi Dare, welcome to Close-Up Culture. What triggered you to make Retail Therapy? Hi, thanks for having me! I originally just wanted to write a feel-good song about the joys of…
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Voice Activated Director Steve Anthopoulos On Stutters & Acceptance
Director Steve Anthopoulos stops by on Close-Up Culture to chat about his short film, Voice Activated. The short film follows Trent, a florist who is passionate about his work, his craft and his customers. His bouquets are beautiful, and he will go to great lengths to transport them to his clients’ weddings and special occasions.…
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Meet The Directors Behind Oscar Contender Eco-Hack!
Directors Brett Marty and Josh Izenberg join us on Close-Up Culture to discuss Eco-Hack! The short film follows Tim Shields down an unconventional route to save the Desert Tortoise. Educating and entertaining, we watch Tim turn away from traditional conservation biology to tackle the ballooning Raven population brought on by increased human activity. Eco-Hack has…
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Grey Matter Director Arabella Burfitt-Dons On Alzheimer’s Disease & Teenage Depression
Arabella Burfitt-Dons joins us on Close-Up Culture to talk about her directorial debut, Grey Matter. Starring Stephanie Beacham and Eloise Smyth, this original coming-of-age story examines the impact of Alzheimer’s disease on a family and the challenges of teenage depression. The film will have its European premiere at London Film Week next Sunday (10th December). Grey Matter…
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Catherine Bradley On Rebel Girls & Inspiring Young Girls To Dream Big
Actress Catherine Bradley joins us on Close-Up Culture to talk about her collaboration with Rebel Girls, a global nonprofit organization creating a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality. Hi Catherine, welcome to Close-Up Culture. How did the opportunity to collaborate with Rebel Girls come about, and what excited you about the opportunity? My sisters,…
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Producer Nicky Bentham On The Award-Winning Short Film The After
Misan Harriman’s directorial debut, The After, starring award-winning actor David Oyelowo (Selma, A United Kingdom) premieres globally October 25, 2023, on Netflix. The After is an affecting short film that follows Dayo (Oyelowo), a Londoner who has to reconnect with himself and society after witnessing a devastating random attack in the capital. The After has its…
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Close-Up: An Interview With Artist Courtney Patterson
Artist Courtney Patterson joins us on Close-Up Culture to talk about her creative journey, embracing vulnerability, her love of nature, and much more. Can you tell us about your early memories of creating art and what drew you to it? For as long as I can remember, I’ve been expressing myself through art. It wasn’t…
