“KILL THE BOY is a “coming of age” short film about two “good” friends that go to the woods to play being adults. Smoking, trail-bike riding, talking about sex and girls and shooting a rifle. Between some challenges of a very harmful rivalry, they will make a big mistake that will force them to stop […]
VIFF 2019 Interview – TABOO director Olivia Altavilla
“TABOO follows the story of Sofia, a teenage girl questioning her faith as she uncovers the vile truth behind her church. After witnessing the local priest abuse his power, she attempts to convince her devout Catholic family to act. TABOO raises an uncomfortable question – How could so many cases of sexual abuse in the […]
VIFF 2019 Interview – NURTURED director Ben Pearce
“NURTURED centres around six-year-old Alex and the close bond she shares with her older brother Jacob. The story begins when Alex decides to follow Jacob into Soho one night on the back of a stolen rickshaw. However, when the night spirals out of control, Alex is forced to witness Jacob attempting to take matters into […]
VIFF 2019 Interview – FAMILY HOUR director Mariia Ponomarova
“FAMILY HOUR is a short film that focuses on the need for acceptance, warmth and unconditional love. The main character Danya – a talented teenager who stays in the summer camp – hopes to be recognised and loved by his estranged father, but gets it from the person that he expects the least.” Director Mariia […]
VIFF 2019 Interview – A DISAPPEARANCE filmmakers Laura Spini & Laurence Brook
“What lengths can a person go to to save their career? What depths can a person sink to, to claw back their fame? Who better to answer these questions than a fallen celebrity psychic who returns to a small-town psychic fayre, hoping to intervene in a missing child case.” Filmmakers Laura Spini & Laurence Brook […]
VIFF 2019 Interview – TENDER director Anthony Lucido
“The film follows a young man over the course of a tense weekend as he tries to reclaim power over his guardian and stalkers.” Director Anthony Lucido on TENDER which screens at the 2019 edition of the Vancouver International Film Festival. Congratulations on your film playing and welcome to VIFF! Is your first time here […]
Fantastic Fest 2019 Interview – CLIMATE OF THE HUNTER director Mickey Reece
“Two sisters vie for the affections of a man from their past who may or may not be a vampire.” Director Mickey Reece on CLIMATE OF THE HUNTER which screens at the 2019 edition of Fantastic Fest. I hear you are back at Fantastic Fest this year! Tell me about what you have had here […]
Fantastic Fest 2019 Interview – THE ANTENNA director Orçun Behram
“The Antenna is a surreal nightmarish journey about an apartment being slowly possessed by an antenna.” Director Orçun Behram on THE ANTENNA which screens at Fantastic Fest 2019! Congratulations on your film playing in at Fantastic Fest this year! Is your first time at FF and are you planning to attend your screenings? Yes, it […]
Fantastic Fest 2019 Interview – THE DEEPER YOU DIG director Toby Poser
“THE DEEPER YOU DIG is a waltz between Life, Death, and the eerie in-between; danced by three desperate souls…a mother, daughter, and a stranger who makes very bad decisions. After a late-night accident leads to murder, secrets don’t last long in the dirt, and the depths of darkness, fear, and love must be summoned to […]
Fantastic Fest 2019 Interview – IRON FISTS & KUNG FU KICKS director Serge Ou
“The film is about the surprising influence Kung Fu cinema has had on movie making and popular culture. It’s a love letter to the cinema of the underdog.” Director Serge Ou on IRON FISTS & KUNG FU KICKS which is screening at Fantastic Fest 2019! Congratulations on your film playing in at Fantastic Fest this […]