A new film of George Orwell’s 1984, now available to rent or buy on Amazon, is the first screen version of the dystopian classic in 39 years. Michael Radford’s adaptation, starring John Hurt and Richard Burton, was made in 1984 itself to capitalise on the title, but apart from a BBC radio drama with Christopher
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Interview with actor and film director Jake Lockett
Jake Lockett is an actor and film director. His short film “A Rush of Peace” won the Best Screenplay award at the 2023 Prague Independent Film Festival. In this interview Jake tells us about his career in Hollywood, his engineering background, love for music and his activity as an independent filmmaker. Interview was taken on
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Interview with director and producer of “The Invitation”
Exclusive interview with the creative minds behind the first vertical feature film “The Invitation”, director Yonghee Lee and producer Minah Jung. The film is an exciting thriller about the dangers of social media.
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Interview with filmmaker Yusuke Ishide
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
