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FemmeFilmFest21 Interview: Parachute creator Katherine Tolentino

Katherine Tolentino is a fascinating woman. That is clear to see before you even speak to her, if you have seen the kind of story…

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FemmeFilmFest21 Interview: ‘Diagonal’ director Anne Thorens

Robin Write speaks to the talented director behind the short film Diagonal, Anne Thorens, part of the Competition Selection at the 6th Femme Filmmakers Festival….

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FemmeFilmFest21 Interview: Oh Baby! Conceiver Meghann Artes

I had the pleasure of reconnecting with filmmaker Meghann Artes, following our conversation about her terrific Speed Dating five years ago. This time we’re talking…

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FemmeFilmFest21 Review: Beta Male (Marianne Chase)

There is no question that film lovers have dearly missed their regular visits to their local cinemas during this difficult time. Now that there are…

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FemmeFilmFest21 Interview: ‘Paddy’ director Roisín Kearney, actors Cian Hughes and Kiri Flaherty

Robin Write is joined by the director of the short film PADDY, Roisín Kearney, as well as two of the stars of the films, Cian…

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FemmeFilmFest21 Review: Wuthering Heights (Andrea Arnold)

Stunning cinematography, fantastic acting and an immersive, impactful story are all facets of Andrea Arnold’s 2011 gothic romanic drama Wuthering Heights. The earthy, dark moors…

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FemmeFilmFest21 Review: Paddy (Roisín Kearney)

The short film Paddy strikes a lot of familiar notes, showing a young man in Ireland whose heart belongs to punk rock instead of the…

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FemmeFilmFest21 Review: Lola (Ana Lydia Monaco)

Some research has suggested that as many as 85% of women are unhappy with the appearance of their bodies. We live in a society that…

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FemmeFilmFest21 Review: Fenice – Momoni SS21 (Giulia Achenza)

Italian filmmaker Giulia Achenza’s Fenice (2021) is a gorgeous piece of cinema that succeeds in its mission to illustrate the power of both regeneration of…

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FemmeFilmFest21 Review: Awake (Katherine DuBois)

What does it look like to grieve? That is what Katherine DuBois explores in her short film, Awake. Through the under-15 minute journey, we see an…

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Long Distance Film Festival, Marguerite Duras, Palestinian Cinema & More: Online Screening Roundup

The past year has led to a rise in unique digital film programming, in particular greater accessibility for short-form and experimental films globally. Festivals like…

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FemmeFilmFest20 Interview: Kelsie Moore, director of The Get, Shelter in Place and The Gray Area

When the short films were whittled down to the final 20 for the Competition Selection of the 5th Femme Filmmakers Festival, it was hard to…

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Haolu Wang, Sophie B Jacques, Nora Kirkpatrick Conquer FemmeFilmFest20 as Roll of Honour announced

Sunday 6th September 2020. The 5th Femme Filmmakers Festival comes to a close later this evening. Earlier, the Roll of Honour was announced for the…

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FemmeFilmFest20 Review: Wake Up (Olivia Wilde)

Previously working on Booksmart, which marked her directorial debut and received Golden Globes and Bafta nominations in 2019, Olivia Wilde claimed her status as one…

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