Jeremy Elphick speaks with George Gittoes about living in Englewood, Chicago to film his latest documentary, White Light.
aKasha – an Interview with hajooj kuka
hajooj kuka speaks about the recent protests and revolution in Sudan, as well as capturing a different side to the conflict in his latest feature, aKasha.
TERROR NULLIUS – An Interview with Soda_Jerk
We speak to Australian video art duo Soda_Jerk about their new intricate cinematic collage, TERROR NULLIUS, which takes on Australian cultural myths through re-purposed film clips.
Beats of the Antonov – An Interview with Director hajooj kuka
We spoke to THE BEATS OF THE ANTONOV director hajooj kuka in light of the work’s appearance at Sydney Film Festival.
A Conversation with George Gittoes
We catch up with artist and filmmaker George Gittoes to talk befriending the Taliban, working with Andy Warhol and his approaches to filmmaking as he works on his new film, SNOW MONKEY.
The Last Impresario – An Interview with Director Gracie Otto
Virat Nehru sits down with first-time documentarian Gracie Otto to discuss The Last Impresario, short films and approaching documentary cinema with style.
Keep on Keepin’ on – An Interview with Alan Hicks
He’s got this magic thing where he really cares about his students, and he gets so much joy out of his student succeeding or trying harder. All the people I bring to meet Clark, they all say, he’s got this energy about him. He’s 93 at the moment, but he still gives off this aura. It’s just positivity, that’s what he’s pushing out there. I’ve never come across anyone like Clark, and lots of people say that.
Black Coal, Thin Ice – An Interview with Diao Yinan, Writer/Director
“I can see a type of beauty in it. I can also see the relationship between the industry and people. A person from an industrial background can also see the loneliness it creates.” – Diao Yinan, director of the impressive official competition feature Black Coal, Thin Ice
Ukraine Is Not a Brothel – An Interview with Filmmaker Kitty Green
Ukraine Is Not a Brothel by Australian filmmaker Kitty Green is an intimate portrayal of Ukrainian feminist activist group Femen, famous for their topless protesting against the sex trafficking. Green’s film follows these women closely, as well as the man who turns out to be behind their formation.
China: Rebels, Ghosts and Romantics – An Interview With Guest Programmer Shelly Kraicer
For 2014’s festival, Kraicer has programmed an incredibly diverse mixture of films from mainland China.