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Oscar-Qualifying Short: Hossein Molayemi and Shirin Sohani Discuss In The Shadow Of The Cypresss
Writer/director duo Hossein Molayemi and Shirin Sohani’s In The Shadow Of The Cypress follows the story of a former captain suffering with PTSD living by the sea with his daughter, just when the captains past begins to consume his present a whale gets stuck on the beach shore which triggers and heals them both in…
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Oscar-Qualifying Short: Director Aryasb Feiz Talks Tomorrow
Tomorrow, the Oscar-qualifying animated short by director, writer, and animator Aryasb Feiz, and produced by BadStache Animation Studio and Rising Tides Films, tells a touching and inspirational story of resilience, friendship, and survival. Set in the vibrant yet tricky streets of 1970s Shiraz, Iran, Tomorrow follows the journey of a 10-year-old urchin as he navigates…
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Oscar-Qualifying Short: Krit Komkrichwarakool Talks Auganic
Director Krit Komkrichwarakool’s Auganic shares the story of a couple who are financially struggling when one night they discover an unusual phenomenon that ultimately tests the boundaries of their relationship, bringing them closer than ever. This beautifully peculiar film has qualified to be considered for the 97th Academy Awards after winning the qualifying award at…
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Writer & Performer Florence Lace-Evans Talks Yes, We’re Related
Florence Lace-Evans trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama on the BA Acting (Musical Theatre) course. Nominated for the Spotlight Award in 2019 and graduating with First Class (hons), Florence has since worked across film and stage. Past credits include 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche (Old Joint Stock Theatre), The Contract (Eve…
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Rings of Power’s Markella Kavenagh, BAFTA Nominee Charlotte Mcburney to Lead Feminist Thriller Drama Breaking the Plateau
Rings of Power star Markella Kavenagh and BAFTA Nominee Charlotte Mcburney will lead Breaking the Plateau, a feminist thriller film by Writer/Director Zara Woolf. The film will also feature new Bridgerton actress, Boo Miller. The film follows a young woman who attempts to quit her waitressing job but falls into a plate-polishing nightmare from which…
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Theatre Re Artistic Director Guillaume Pigé On Moments
Theatre Re are one of the UK’s leading visual theatre companies. Their work combines original live music with striking visual theatre to create world class, deeply moving non-verbal productions about universal human challenges and the fragility of life. They engage with audiences locally, nationally and internationally to create, share and promote life-changing theatre that is…
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Fantasy Movies: Miley Cyrus Stars In Totoro Terrorises Disneyland
As Halloween approaches, we’re challenging you to create a scary movie on a budget of $15,000,000. The catch is, however, you can only choose one option (rated from $1,000,000 to $5,000,000) from each of the five selected brackets. Pick wisely and pitch your movie in the comments below! You can read James’ pitch below or listen…
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Close-Up: An Interview with American Spirit Star Mackinlee Waddell
Talented actress and comedian Mackinlee Waddell joins us on Close-Up Culture to talk about her show-stealing performance in American Spirit. Directed by Christopher Yates, the film follows a woman who is forced to retread her past missteps and question what comes next after a chance encounter with her ex. Hi Mackinlee, welcome to Close-Up Culture.…
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Oscar-Qualifying Short: Michael Perez-Lindsey Talks Will I See You Again
Director Michael Perez-Lindsey joins us on Close-Up Culture to talk about his Oscar-qualifying short film, Will I See You Again. For those who haven’t seen your short film When Will I See You Again? Please can you share more about the story? “Will I See You Again?” tells a heartfelt story about acceptance, self-love, and having…
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Oscar-Qualifying Short: Barnaby Blackburn On Pylon
Writer and director Barnaby Blackburn joins us on Close-Up Culture to talk about his Oscar-qualifying short, Pylon. How long did the whole production take you? From beginning to end. We shot the film over 3 days in June. But taking into consideration all of the prep time, casting, editing and post-production, the film took about…
