Film director Yusuke Ishide shares with us his remarkable journey from business administration to filmmaking, driven by a passion for animation and cinema. “The Master of Sento,” his fourth short film, emerges as a unique blend of authentic Japanese culture and timeless themes of marriage and forgiveness, set in a traditional public bathhouse. Ishide’s preference
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“What Remains” by Ran Huang – Locarno Review
A Tedious and Unimpressive Exploration Scandinavian thriller by Ran Huang “What Remains” fails to thrill and falls painfully short of delivering a captivating and engaging narrative. Set in the 1990s and centered around a psychopathic individual who is accused of heinous crimes, portrayed by Gustaf Skarsgård, the film attempts to delve into a realm of
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Horrifically Dull: “Crimes of the Future” Review
Veteran director David Cronenberg, known for his boundary-pushing films, has long fascinated audiences with his unique brand of body horror and psychological exploration. However, his recent offering, “Crimes of the Future,” falls short of expectations, leaving a viewer perplexed and unsatisfied. This film, which attempts to shock and provoke, ultimately descends into pointlessly disgusting and
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The Art of Affordable Sound in Low-Budget Filmmaking – Part 2
Welcome back to the thrilling journey of unleashing the maximum potential of film audio! This time we will delve into the magic of music, foley, and sound design. Get ready to take your filmmaking adventure to new heights as you master the art of affordable sound.
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The Art of Affordable Sound in Low-Budget Filmmaking – Part 1
In the realm of filmmaking, audio is the unsung hero that can make or break a cinematic production. Don’t let your low-budget feature film fall victim to lackluster sound. It’s time to dive deep into the world of film audio and discover the hidden secrets that will transform your project into an immersive auditory experience.
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Haunting first trailer for the film 1984, based on George Orwell’s novel, has been released
Finnish producer and director Diana Ringo has released the official trailer for the film “1984”. This is the first film adaptation of Orwell’s novel in Russian language. The premiere is scheduled for summer 2023. George Orwell is one of the most influential authors in human history, and his novel “1984” is a warning of dangers
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Vienna Independent Film Festival 2022: The Complete Winners List
Vienna Independent Film Festival 2022 culminated on 14 September 2022 with an awards ceremony which honored independent films from all around the world. Winners included Balbinka Korzeniowska, Julia Rae, Rosanna Arquette, Keke Palmer and Patrick Sharkey.
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Milos Bikovic at the Raduga Theater Festival in St. Petersburg
As part of the 23rd Raduga theater festival, one of the most important events dedicated to theater in Russia, the Theater for Young Spectators in St. Petersburg, held two whole creative evenings on May 31, 2022 with actor and producer Milos Bikovic. Honored artist of Belarus, actress Vera Polyakova-Makei was the moderator. The famous Serbian
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Red Elvis: The Cold War Cowboy
A loving tribute to a singer, activist and a person, whose name should not be forgotten The film “Red Elvis: The Cold War Cowboy” is a documentary film dedicated to an American singer Dean Reed, who became a superstar in the Soviet Union and Eastern Germany. In a way he was much more than Elvis
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W∞ – Heritage of Soul
Takeshi Inoue’s “HERITAGE OF SOUL”, is an experimental film about a mysterious city named Onomichi, in Japan, where the distortion of time and space can be easily felt. The film conveys different aspects of time and energy and how they are related to us. It is the sixth and final work in the W∞ series
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Interview with Ronn Moss
Actor and producer Ronn Moss interviewed by Elena Ringo. Ronn Moss is best known for starring in television series “The Bold and the Beautiful” and for being part of rock group Player. Ronn Moss tells Indie Cinema Magazine about his upcoming film “Surprise Trip” and other creative plans. Elena: On behalf of our magazine, we
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Ninety-two films vie for foreign language Golden Globe award
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced the feature films eligible for consideration in the Non-English Language Film category for the 79th Golden Globe Awards®. In December 2021 the entries for the Best Non-English Language Film category were named. Some of the well-known directors represented are Pedro Almodóvar, Paul Verhoeven, Paolo Sorrentino, François Ozon, Asghar Farhadi.
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Dystopia film “Quarantine” starring Anatoly Bely premiered in Moscow at KARO “Oktyabr”
On October 4, 2021, the KARO 11 “Oktyabr” cinema center, main cinema of Russia, hosted the premiere of the feature film “Quarantine” (Russian: «КАРАнтин»; “KARAntin”) directed by Diana Ringo. The lead role was played by the famous theater and cinema artist, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation Anatoly Bely. The film crew presented the movie.
