Who are you? What’s your burning question? Are you motivated and excited about your life? Do you have a pulse? Every second of every day is a resolution and choice: you resolve to be a lover or a hater; you choose freedom or bondage; you create a new story or keep reciting an old […]
‘Tom Hardy and fianceé Charlotte Riley steal the show at Independent Film Awards as Felicity Jones looks glamorous in long black dress’ says the Daily Mail Read a fabulous article on last night’s BIFA’s from the Daily Mail, click this link to see lots of great photos from the red carpet: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2520397/Bifas-Tom-Hardy-Charlotte-Riley-steal-independent-film-awards.html Anoushka Bonwick
This has been a great year for short films, with stunning stories and cinematography. Here are the nominees: L’Assenza L’Assenza was selected for the 57th BFI Film Festival as well as being selected for a screening at the 51st New York Film Festival. Directed by Jonathon Romney, the film follows one man’s obsession with the […]
Making a film brings together a number of disciplines and would not be possible without the know-how of the technical departments. Here are this years nominees: Shaheen Baig- Casting- Starred Up Shaheen Baig made her name through the casting of The Others, starring Nicole Kidman. She has also been the associate alongside the likes of […]
It has been a great year for film, with exciting writing emerging from wonderful talent. The Best Screenplay Nominees are:: Jonathan Asser- Starred Up Aside from his writing talents, Asser is an award-winning and published psychotherapist and poet who developed a unique approach to working with gang members in UK prisons. His experiences have enforced […]
This year has been a great year from documentaries, spanning a variety of genres and subjects to broaden your mind. Here are the nominees: Pussy Riot- A Punk Prayer Following on from their attempt to play a gig at Moscow’s enormous Cathedral of Christ Saviour that sparked the interest of global news in February last […]
“The American film industry presents one of the greatest threats to the continued survival of British cinema.” This, and variations thereof, was a common answer we received during the filming of our documentary, The Reel Britain (http://toskaproductions.com/). Yet curiously, British film inspires endless enthusiasm and passionate love among American artists and filmmakers. That same […]
I have been running Raindance Film Festival for over 30 years, and the British Independent Film Awards since 1998. Over the years I have been really fortunate to meet hundreds of exceptionally talented, smart and wise people from all walks of life and from all over the world. In my own life and career, I […]
Amores Perros, 2000, Mexico Director: Alejandro González Iñárritu A harrowing, powerful and disturbing film about three unrelated stories that collide after one horrific car accident in Mexico City El laberinto del Fauno (Pan’s Labyrinth), 2004, Spain/Mexico/USA Director: Guillermo del Toro This beautifully dark and nightmarish myth-based fairy tale won three Oscars on release and is […]
It happens to me every year right after the Raindance Film Festival and British Independent Film Awards I overhear and read a lot of terribly misleading and inaccurate information about the state of independent cinema. What annoys me is that these negative comments are generally from know-it-alls who spend their time flirting around film festivals […]
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