by Jennifer G Robinson | Feb 27, 2018 | Women in Film
Given the array of talent we’ve seen of late in Hollywood from British shores, there could be a perception that there isn’t any talent left in the UK. Well, our Festival bears testimony to the fact that far from a dearth of UK filmmaking, there is an untapped seam of... 
by Jennifer G Robinson | Nov 9, 2017 | Women in Film
Based on true accounts, Hopscotch is a film about the first-hand experience of violence and street harassment experienced by minority ethnic and Muslim women. The film’s director Roxana Vilk has already been awarded for her filmmaking efforts with a Royal Television... 
by Jennifer G Robinson | Oct 24, 2017 | Blog, Interviews, Women in Film
Film festivals and entry to such platforms can be a minefield for filmmakers – especially first timers. The industry has shifted to the extent that festivals have not diminished, they’ve become more inventive and ingenious in their efforts to remain... 
by Jennifer G Robinson | Oct 19, 2017 | Blog, Interviews, Women in Film
The reasons behind telling a story can provide backdrop for making sense of what we see on screen. Our Festival is packed with challenging productions which straddle many of the notions of humanity in our societies. Here we spoke with two directors to get to the core... 
by Jennifer G Robinson | Oct 16, 2017 | Blog, Features, Interviews, Women in Film
Action films seem to be the preserve of men. It’s hard to summon the name of an action-driven film where the lead is a woman. But there are some seeking to change that dynamic and director Suza Singh is one such woman. Born in the UK’s Manchester...
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