Interviews

‘One in Two’ is a story of courage and resilience that celebrates the power of human connection. It may make you cry, but it is guaranteed to make you smile too. As creatives none of us are immune from the slings and arrows life sends our way. But few of us have had to dealContinue reading “Interview with George Child, DOP & Co-Producer of ‘One in Two’”

Writer & Director Nathan Haines from Iron Box Films talks to us about his debut short film An Imperfect Cadence. A gripping drama that explores the intersection of artistic ambition and physical limitation. Haines’ meticulous attention to authenticity sets the film apart, he deliberately chose the harp, recognising that a harpist’s story hadn’t been extensivelyContinue reading “Interview with Nathan Haines – Writer & Director of ‘An Imperfect Cadence’”

OK/NOTOK, written and directed by Pardeep Sahota follows a working-class British Asian woman confined to her apartment during external turmoil when a mysterious stranger enters her life. Their relationship unfolds over two years through a unique single-shot format that never moves the camera. The film’s most striking feature is its static camera approach, with eachContinue reading “Interview with Pardeep Sahota Writer & Director of ‘OK/NOTOK’”

‘Loyal’ is a heartwarming comedy that transforms the simple concept of coffee shop loyalty cards into an exploration of community, connection, and cultural diversity in modern London. Directed by Sara Chia-Jewell and Antonis Papamichael, this charming short film captures the essence of suburban diaspora life and reflects the vibrant multicultural tapestry of the North LondonContinue reading “Interview with Sara Chia-Jewell & Antonis Papamichael of ‘Loyal’”

Ranw Aso-Rashid’s latest work, ‘The Silent Choice‘, set entirely within a single café, tackles toxic masculinity, coercive control, and family dysfunction through an intimate character study. The film builds tension methodically, notably without musical accompaniment, inviting viewers into the carefully crafted dialogue. Drawing inspiration from Tarantino’s dialogue-driven scenes, particularly ‘Inglourious Basterds, this stylistic choice createsContinue reading “Interview wit

What makes a short film extraordinary is its authentic foundation. Calico centers on Lorrie, a teenager with vitiligo navigating the challenging waters of school life and self-love with a delightful little helping hand from a most unlikely source. The duo spent years in pre production finding the right actor, interviewing teenagers with vitiligo and incorporatingContinue reading “Interview with Jake & Sarah Mavity, Director and Writers of ‘Calico’”

Our Hastings Rocks Festival director, James Rowlins, sat down with Cat & Patsy from the brilliant new podcast and YouTube show our town has plenty. Subscribe to their channel here for all of the latest news about what’s going on in Hastings & St Leonards, filming by Jamie De Ath. James talks about why heContinue reading “Interview with Festival Director James Rowlins – Our Town Has Plenty”

Shot entirely in and around his beloved Hastings, Benjamin Verrall’s Shouting at the Sea is a love letter to the town he grew up in and the beauty of friendship. After years spent apart, Joe and Katherine reunite and, with the sea as their witness, heal old wounds and reconnect as adults. The cinematography isContinue reading “Interview with Benjamin Verrall Writer & Director of ‘Shouting at the Sea’”

In his directorial debut Jamie Langlands brings a young woman’s worst nightmare alive. Meghan Andara, the star of indie horror the ‘The Cellar‘, carries through the terror and peril with a standout performance. We are not ones to give away spoilers here on RocksBlog as what unfolds in an underground dungeon must be seen. Langlands,Continue reading “Interview with Jamie Langlands & Meghan Adara Writer, Director and Lead Actress of ‘The Cellar’”

In the heart of Brighton and Hove, amidst political upheaval, filmmaker Phil Ross, an award nominated filmmaker whose film ‘Portrait’ was enjoyed by audiences at Brighton Rocks 2024, found himself embarking on a surprising and revelatory journey into documentary filmmaking. His subject: Tanushka Marah, a British Palestinian theatre director, mother and activist who made the boldContinue reading “Interview with Phil Ross Writer, Director & Producer of ‘Tanushka Marah, The Pale

After working as a cook in a wildfire fighting camp in Northern Alberta, Yukon based filmmaker Tova Krentzman, found herself drawn to the “unsung heroes” who are so integral to protecting people and forests from devastating wildfires and put her talents and passion into the making of her documentary highlighting their incredible work. ‘Fire Tower’Continue reading “Interview with Tova Krentzman, Writer, Director & Producer of ‘Fire Tower’”

Written in 2022, Patrick Ireland‘s ‘Ill Fares The Land’ is continuing to make a stamp on the festival circuit with its incredibly timely and thought provoking narrative. Set in a small, forgotten coastal British town, similar to where the filmmaker grew up, Patrick imaginatively brings to life a literal example of the ever increasing dissonanceContinue reading “Interview with Patrick Ireland, Writer & Director of ‘Ill Fares The Land’”

‘The Other Woman’ was made as part of filmmaker Cameron Lee Horace’s final university project, inspired by a script by Miles Gibson. This vintage-infused dramatic short film takes us on a journey into the past as Maisie, a woman who refused to submit to some of the more stringent and perhaps normal dating practices ofContinue reading “Interview with Cameron Lee Horace, Writer & Director of ‘The Other Woman’ “

There’s nothing quite like a film which causes you to enter down a tunnel of existential questioning. Even more so when it is an abstract three and a half minute super 8mm tall tale set in the arid vastness of the American West. Filmmaking duo Alan Halls & Chip Carey, previously featured on RocksBlog forContinue reading “Interview with Alan Halls & Chip Carey of ‘DuPhomf’s Passing’”

With a diverse background in performance, cabaret and possessing a multitude of other talents, Maria Trevis found herself drawn to filmmaking and the recent graduate of the NFTS has begun to form her portfolio of work showcasing her authorial and creative voice. Her short ‘The Complaint’ is a film every single person can relate to,Continue reading “Interview with Maria Trevis, Director & Producer of ‘The Complaint’”

The 48 Hour Film Project, the world’s largest filmmaking event where camera, production, editing and creative skills are tested to the maximum as participants sign themselves up to make a movie in a weekend. Brighton based Rachel Pearson and Anton Armour-Gautier decided to plunge themselves into the veritable deep end as part of the localContinue reading “Interview with Rachel Pearson & Anton Armour-Gautier from ‘Looking Back’”

The pain and heartbreak of a final goodbye is devotedly brought to the screen in the short film ‘One More’, directed by London-based filmmaker and Met Film alumna J Taylor Brookes. One more opportunity to create a cherished memory with a loved one, one more chance to be together and revel in each other’s company,Continue reading “Interview with J Taylor Brookes, Director of ‘One More’”

Adam Bellamy‘s ‘Vulnerable’ is poignantly powerful short film drawn from personal experiences the filmmaker went through as a child. His directorial debut served as a form of catharsis for the actor and director as he worked with a trusted and creative team to bring the film to life. Set in the tranquility of a typicalContinue reading “Interview with Adam Bellamy, Writer, Director & Producer of ‘Vulnerable’”

A woman goes home after the death of her mother. As she weaves her way through the empty house, memories bubble to the surface at every touch. ‘Dustlight’, by Chryssanthi Kouri, is a quiet, largely dialogue-free piece exploring the lingering effects of grief and the momentous struggle we all face as adults. It demands youContinue reading “Interview with Chryssanthi Kouri Director, Writer & Producer of ‘Dustlight’”

With a background in physics and a love for film noir and the uncanny, filmmaker William Brooke decided to combine his passions through the production of his unsettling short film ‘ReBirth’. Set in what can only be described as a dingy old saloon whose inner rooms hide a much more sinister purpose, ‘ReBirth’ centres aroundContinue reading “Interview with William Brooke, Writer & Director of ‘ReBirth’”