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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

Italian-American writer and director Christian Schifano, who divides his time between New York and London, has produced a truly gorgeous example of a coming-of-age story that boldly crosses thematic boundaries. ‘Hangers in July’ centers around the abandon of youth and the gnawing desire to find a sense of belonging through the lenses of privilege, class,Continue reading “In Review ‘Hangers in July’ by Christian Schifano”

Writer and director Pablo Saura’s ‘Love Lost’ is a tale of loss, longing and an unyielding quest to find connection, but at its heart, it is a family drama. Saura deftly diverts our expectations as the narrative unfolds, leading us to believe that what we are embarking on is a sinister snapshot of the underbellyContinue reading “In Review ‘Love Lost’ by Pablo Saura”

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’”

Director Martyn Lee’s ‘Weave’, written by Nigel Wilkes and Jaz Craddock-Jones, is a stunningly emotive and powerful British short film. Through the central exploration of black hair and what it represents, we are taken on a journey of family, love, loss and struggles with mental health but also history, power, celebration and pride. Weave wasContinue reading “In Review ‘Weave’ by Martyn Lee”

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’”

Back in September 2017 the UK media was engrossed by the tantalising story of a young woman who got trapped after throwing her turd out the window. Not to be outdone by us Brits, American filmmaker Eric Larson decided to explore this very topic in his aptly named comedy-horror ‘The Clogging’. Prepare yourself for aContinue reading “In Review ‘The Clogging’ by Eric Larson”

Those hazy memories of youth, some good, some bad and others in that indecipherable grey area, are deftly brought to light in Phoebe Wood’s searingly painful short ‘My First Time was in a Car Park’. Her Brighton-made short film, based on an award-winning theatre piece, is a heartbreakingly reflective look at one of the mostContinue reading “In Review ‘My First Time was in a Car Park’ by Phoebe Wood”

Adam Bellamy’s ‘Vulnerable’, at times confounding and perturbing, takes us on a very personal journey of memory and the unspeakable. As a young child, Bellamy found himself in an extremely unhealthy relationship with an older man who years later was imprisoned for grooming and sexually abusing children. The empowered writer, actor and director has bravelyContinue reading ” In Review ‘Vulnerable’ by Adam Bellamy”

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’”

Grief and loss are huge, unfathomable topics which need to be treated with the tenderness and care they deserve when brought to the screen. ‘Gone But Not Forgotten’ by Jack Peter Mundy does exactly that. Considering the tale it depicts, that of a teenager, James, struggling to cope with the disappearance of his older brotherContinue reading “In Review – ‘Gone But Not Forgotten’ by Jack Peter Mundy”

‘175’, by Iranian-British filmmaker Kasra Karimi, opens with an all too recognisable and distressing scene – a heartbroken woman who can only watch as her partner is ravaged by the cruelty of cancer. The tone is immediately set and the audience instantly drawn into the intimate world built by Karimi. The filmmaker’s affecting short film,Continue reading “In Review ‘175’ by Kasra Karimi”

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’”

‘Remi Milligan: Lost Director’ by Sam Lodato is a remarkably entertaining feature film which not only follows the mysterious loss of indie maverick director Remi Milligan but also introduces us to a collection of his work. Through interviews with friends, family and co-workers, the intrigue surrounding Remi’s sudden disappearance unravels before us as we areContinue reading “Interview with Samuel Lodato, Writer & Director of ‘Remi Milligan: Lost Director’”