Tag: independent cinema
Film Review: The Departure (2020)
Every year, countless directors make their directorial debuts offering new voices and perspectives, which have the power to leave a surprising impact on audiences with…
For Sama takes top prizes at the 22nd British Independent Film Awards
For Sama becomes the first documentary to be honoured with the Best British Independent Film prize at the 2019 BIFA awards on Sunday night in…
IFP Announce their Gotham Awards Nominations for 2019
The Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP) are back with the early-bird awards season buzz. Remember The Rider last year? This year’s Gotham Awards give a huge…
Independent Film: Metropolitan, Whit Stillman (1990)
Have you ever wondered how the other half lives or what goes on at those dazzling high society gatherings? Maybe you’re like Tom Townsend then….
Filmotomy Podcast 62: The Rise of Independent Cinema
In this week’s podcast we flesh out some of the most important corners of cinema. Independent film. Host Bianca is joined by Robin, Doug, Joel,…
Mr Fish: Cartooning from the Deep End Review
Just who is Mr Fish? It sounds like the name of a James Bond villain, and there are probably some people out there who would…
Femme Filmmakers Festival Review: Ekaj
Originally published July 23rd 2018 Ekaj deals with hard material and stark revelations. One of its most powerful scenes comes towards the movie’s close, as…
Exclusive Interview with Director James Atkins
We here at Filmotomy love supporting indie filmmakers, and we were giving the exclusive opportunity to speak to film director, James Atkins, about his highly amusing…
Romantic Comedy Review: Off the Menu
I’m not a huge fan of romantic comedies, I often find them cheesy, predictable, unrealistic and cliched; however I found Jay Silverman’s Off The Menu to…
Calling All Independent Film Heroes: Raindance Wants YOU to Contribute to Their IndieGoGo Campaign!
There’s a magical time of year when lovers of independent cinema converge on Leicester Square in London to enjoy the best the world has to…
Review: Bill Duke's 'Created Equal'
It was Thomas Jefferson that said: “[that] all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among…
Elena Beuca Discusses Her Directorial Debut 'D-Love' And The Inspiration Behind It
Elena Beuca‘s directorial feature debut D-Love is a poignant portrayal of her own personal journey, or at least a semi-biographical motion picture depicting a very…
Innovative Movie Talent Shines Once Again With The Film Independent Spirit Awards Nominations
In case you somehow missed it, the 2018 Film Independent Spirit Awards announced their nominees, presented by Lily Collins and Tessa Thompson, an event growing…
Review: The Florida Project
“Childhood means simplicity. Look at the world with the child’s eye – it is very beautiful.” Kailash Satyarthi In Sean Baker’s excellent The Florida Project we…
