Embracing the Journey
Today's Filmmaker Spotlight interview is with Jesse Vogelaar, director of #ASFF2023 Official Selection comedy Room For One More. The hilarious film follows Alex, who experiences his entire house collapse on top of him. It's a moment where most people's lives
For the Love of Storytelling
A tickly cough. That's all it takes to derail Minster for Environment Fiona Lacey - played by Maxine Peake - in her career-defining interview. From here, things escalate uncontrollably on social media. It keeps getting worse and worse. We were
Stop Motion Documentary
How do we repair ourselves, even when we can't be fully mended? How do we reconnect with our sense of self? Samantha Moore explored these questions in her BAFTA-nominated short documentary, Visible Mending, which we had the privilege of screening
Through a Female Lens
Jo Smyth is an editor, director and writer who creates female-led stories that tackle challenging subjects, from sexual violence to coercive relationships. Last year, she screened Smile as part of our Drama Official Selection. The film follows a woman in
Lessons in Bravery
How do you face your fears? This is a question young Vanja learns to answer in Marita Mayer's award-winning short film I'm Not Afraid! Dressed in a tiger onesie, the little protagonist steps outside into the dark night during a
Strength in Vulnerability
Multi award-winning documentarian Duncan Cowles will premiere his first feature-length project at Sheffield DocFest this summer. The film is called Silent Men and it explores the stigma and taboo surrounding male mental health in the UK. It's a project that
Filmmaker Focus: Aleksandra Kingo
An Ode to Procrastination is Aleksandra Kingo’s tribute to the struggle faced by many creatives. The idea stemmed from personal experience and grew into a tongue-in-cheek short film that explores how avoiding our desire to make art often serves as
Filmmaker Focus: Joe Weiland
Gorka is the directorial debut of filmmaker Joe Weiland. The short was part of the BFI London Film Festival’s official selection and screened at Aesthetica 2023. In 2024, it was nominated for a BAFTA in the British Short Film category,
Filmmaker Focus: Ross White and Tom Berkeley
After meeting at Guildford School of Acting, Ross White and Tom Berkeley forged a filmmaking partnership and founded Floodlight Pictures. Their debut short Roy, starring David Bradley, was followed by 2021’s black comedy An Irish Goodbye. Starring Seamus O’Hara and James Martin, it enjoyed stunning success,
Filmmaker Focus: Hugh Clegg
Hugh Clegg is a London-based documentary and fiction filmmaker. A graduate of the National Film and Television School, he’s already directed several shorts, including It Feels Personal. In this comic odyssey, Clegg goes in search of the person who appropriated