Industry insight
The Worldwide Communities Led by Female Filmmakers
While the film industry still isn’t equal for women, I’m looking at the positive changes that have been made in the industry — and I found a wonderful connection.
Have We Outgrown Women-Only Spaces in Film?
Are programmes specifically screening the work of female filmmakers antiquated or important? And do we need dedicated programmes to focus on women’s stories? I reached out to a mix of female filmmakers, festival organisers, and others in the industry to see what they think.
The view from the volcano: Clermont-Ferrand as seen by organisers and attendees
Sometime last year the news broke that the celebrated short film festival held annually in the French town of Clermont-Ferrand was in trouble. One of the major funders of the festival announced a surprise 50% cut in their subsidy for the 2023 edition - that had already taken place.
No money? No problem! mobile filmmaking
In the realm of filmmaking, the advent of mobile technology has revolutionized the way stories are told and visual narratives are crafted.
From Kenyan drama to Thai horror - how far has smartphone filmmaking come in amplifying marginalised voices?
Smartphones have changed how we make and consume media in our daily lives. But how have they impacted areas of the film industry?
smartphones in documentary filmmaking: An interview with elke sasse
Elke Sasse is a filmmaker whose titles include THE CORONA DIARIES, THE WAR ON MY PHONE, and #MYESCAPE - all three documentaries focus on footage shot by real people, taken on their mobile phones.
You don’t need a budget when you’ve got a beach ball with legs - and other lessons from bargain science fiction films
You don’t need a budget when you’ve got a beach ball with legs - and other lessons from bargain science fiction films from history.
The conscientious filmmakers’ guidebook with Sharon Ryba-Kahn
Academic and short filmmaker Sharon Ryba-Khan shares the importance of audience education in a consumerist world.