Interview with “Leviticus” Director, Adrian Chiarella & Actor, Joe Bird
We sit down with Adrian and Joe during the buzz of SFF to chat about their upcoming film, Leviticus. We celebrate queer horror icons, IN AUSTRALIAN CINEMAS FROM JUNE 18
Interview with “What Will I Become?” Co-Director, Lexie Bean & Composer Perigee Vitz-Wong
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, more than 50% of transgender boys have attempted suicide. Directors Lexie and Logan travel across the United States, trying to understand their own trans boyhood through the legacies of two young men and exploring what community healing means. From World preimere Berlinale (winning two awards incl the Amnesty […]
Interview with “Memory of Princess Mumbi” Director, Damien Hauser
In 2093, filmmaker Kuve visits Umata to document life after a war banned modern tech. Local filmmaker Mumbi challenges him to create without AI, leading him to discover beauty in life’s simple moments. Memory of Princess Mumbi will be screening at this year’s Sydney Film Festival (SFF) on June 7 & 14. As suggested by […]
Interview with “Filipiñana” Director, Rafael Manuel
At a pristine resort on the outskirts of Manila, 17-year-old tee-girl Isabel tries to return a mislaid golf club to Dr. Palanca, the club president, discovering sinister revelations about her workplace, its elite members, and her own past. Filipiñana will be screening at this year’s Sydney Film Festival (SFF) on June 7 & 11 (sold […]
Interview with “Life Could Be A Dream” Director Jasmin Tarasin, Editor Gabrielle Muir & Actress Maeve Dermody
This week we are joined by Director Jasmin Tarasin, Editor Gabrielle Muir & Lead Maeve Dermody to chat about Life Could Be A Dream. Life Could Be A Dream is in cinemas nationally on May 14, with a donation of $1.00 from every ticket sold across the Palace Cinemas circuit during the release of the […]
Interview with “Mortal Kombat II” Director, Simon McQuoid
This week, we have MKII press starting with our chat with Director, Simon McQuoid. We talk about the emotional arcs being the goal for this second offering, the cinematic storytelling scale, as well as the cheesy and camp elements that are a part of MK DNA. As suggested by Simon, double feature watching of Mortal […]
Interview with “Pasa Faho” Writer/Director, Kalu Oji
This week we chat to Writer/Director Kalu Oji for the film, Pasa Faho. We discuss how the visual language connects to past, present and future as well as writing from experience and exploring big themes through characters that feel like real people. Pasa Faho has special event screenings across Australia, with more to be announced. […]
Interview with “Imagine” Co-creators, Jack Manning Bancroft and Tyson Yunkaporta
This week we chat to Co-creators Jack Manning Bancroft and TysonYunkaporta for film, Imagine. We explore Indigenous identity being now and always, mosaic storytelling style and being brave and embracing unity. Imagine is in AUS cinemas January 26. For info on more screenings head to their website: https://imaginefilm.org As suggested by Tyson, double feature watching of […]
Interview with “Addition” Director, Marcelle Lunam
This week we chat to Director Marcelle Lunam for her debut dramatic feature film, Addition. Marcelle reflects on the journey of film festivals to cinemas, ensuring the portrayal of Grace was ‘more than her diagnosis’ and acknowledging all the hands that made Addition possible. ADDITION is in AUS cinemas January 29. As suggested by Marcelle, double feature watching […]
Interview with Actor, Roxie Mohebbi
Named in this year’s CGA Rising Stars, Roxie Mohebbi talks about her initial career as a nurse and channeling that care into her performances. Roxie has had memorable roles in Shortland Street, Miles from Nowhere and Critical Incident to name a few. Keep an eye out for her first short film making its way through […]
Interview with “Journey Home, David Gulpilil” Co-Directors, Trisha Moreton-Thomas & Maggie Miles
This week we chatted to Co-Directors, Trisha Moreton-Thomas & Maggie Miles about their film reflecting on the legendary life of David Gulpilil. We reflect on culturally ‘getting it right’, logistics of filming and the intricate balance in directing from Indigenous and non Indigenous perspectives. Trigger warning: actors and people mentioned in this interview may have […]
Interview with “Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua” Director Ursula Williams & Musician Kommi Tamati-Elliffe
We chat to Ursula Williams & Musician Kommi Tamati-Elliffe about the love and importance of keeping culture alive, referring to documentary ‘subjects’ as participants and the journey in getting the album and film made. Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua in AUS cinemas on October 25 Note: this interview is audio only. For other video interviews check […]
Interview with “CEEBS” Creators Betiel Beyin & Leigh Lule
Zion and Ruby run for Youth President to save their youth centre from imminent closure, and shield their womb-to-the-tomb friendship from the crossfire. We chat to Creators/Writers/Lead Cast Betiel Beyin & Leigh Lule. CEEBS released its first ep on Sep 15 and is available to watch on TikTok and instagram now.
Interview with “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle” Voice Actors, Zach Aguilar & Johnny Yong Bosch
With the release of the first part of the epic trilogy of Demon Slayer films, we chat to the delightful Zach Aguilar and legendary Johnny Yong Bosch about Infinity Castle. We reflect on the success of the series, how they express the emotional journey in their performances and have fun building teams across anime. As suggested by Zach […]
Interview with “Ancestral Recall” Creator & Writer, Jordan Clark
We have the delightful opportunity to chat to Jordan Clark, Creator and Writer for the five part comic book series, Ancestral Recall. From his work on well known IP to making a series of his own, we discuss how Jordan works as a collaborator, weaving in Black history as well as a broad layered reflection […]
Interview with “Nawi: Dear Future Me” Co-Directors, Vallentine Chelluget & Kevin Schmutzler
This week we chat to Co-Directors Kevin & Vallentine on their film, Nawi: Dear Future Me. We discuss the filmmaking process, balancing commentary and narrative as well as jovial moments on set. Africa Film Festival will be running from Thursday Sep 4 – Sunday Sep 7. More details on their website: https://africafilmfest.au/ Nawi: Dear Future Me […]
Interview with “The Ballad of Wallis Island” Director, James Griffiths
Old tensions resurface when former bandmates who were former lovers reunite for a private show at the island home of an eccentric millionaire. Starring three-time Academy Award nominee Carey Mulligan (Maestro), and BAFTA nominees Tom Basden (After Life) and Tim Key (Alan Partridge) The Ballad of Wallis Island will be available in Australian cinemas from 28 August, 2025 This week, we chat […]
Interview with “The Cranes Call” Director, Laura Warner
The Cranes Call, a heart pounding documentary about the mission to secure accountability for war crimes in Ukraine, will have its Australian premiere on SBS On Demand on 24 July. This week we chat to Director Laura Warner about the importance of standing up to injustice, safety on set and updates on ongoing trials. As suggested […]
Interview with “My Father’s Shadow” Director, Akinola Davies Jr.
Two young brothers explore Lagos with their estranged father during the 1993 Nigerian election crisis, witnessing both the city’s magnitude and their father’s daily struggles as political unrest threatens their journey home. My Father’s Shadow will be screening at this year’s Sydney Film Festival (SFF) on June 11th, 13th & 14th. As suggested by Akinola, double […]
Interview with “On Becoming A Guinea Fowl” Writer/Director, Rungano Nyoni
A Zambian family comes to terms with hard truths as the funeral of a relative sparks revelations and disputes. On Becoming A Guinea Fowl will be screening at this year’s Sydney Film Festival (SFF) on June 10th, 11th & 15th. As suggested by Rungano, double feature watching of On Becoming A Guinea Fowl & Atlantics. […]
Interview with “Shadow Scholars” Director, Eloïse King
An Oxford professor investigates the multi-billion-dollar industry of ghost-written university essays, and travels to Kenya to meet the “shadow scholars” who write them. Shadow Scholars will be screening at this year’s Sydney Film Festival (SFF) on June 13th & 14th. As suggested by Eloïse, double feature watching of Shadow Scholars & Seeking Mavis Beacon. Check out […]
Interview with “Make It Look Real” Director, Kate Blackmore
Intimacy coordinator Claire Warden guides actors through sex scenes on a film set, negotiating the vision of a director, the physical and psychological needs of the performers, and a documentary crew filming her every move. Make It Look Real will be screening at this year’s Sydney Film Festival (SFF) on June 12th (sold out) & 14th […]
Interview with “The Haka Party Incident” Director, Katie Wolfe
A three-minute protest staged in 1979 echoes across the decades as a potent indictment of systemic racism and a lens through which to re-examine Aotearoa’s national identity. The Haka Party Incident will be screening at this year’s Sydney Film Festival (SFF) on June 10th & 13th (two screenings). As suggested by Katie, double feature watching of […]
Interview with “Slanted” Writer/Director, Amy Wang
An insecure Chinese-American teenager undergoes experimental surgery to appear white, hoping to secure the prom queen title and peer acceptance. Slanted will be screening at this year’s Sydney Film Festival (SFF) on June 9th, 13th (sold out) & 15th. As suggested by Amy, double feature watching of Slanted & Being There Check out the video interview.