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CIFF 2023: Sabina Vajraca’s SEVAP/MITZVAH – based on true events in Nazi-occupied Bosnia a Muslim woman risks her life to save a Jewish friend and her family

A review by Sonia McCloud A very powerful and overwhelming film, that captured the horror of war and religious persecution very accurately and so precisely; I was mesmerised and lived the experience, the fear, and every heart-thumping moment.  A very powerful and overwhelming film It is often said that ‘History repeats itself,’ and when the blight and evil of war and religious persecution came to … Continue reading CIFF 2023: Sabina Vajraca’s SEVAP/MITZVAH – based on true events in Nazi-occupied Bosnia a Muslim woman risks her life to save a Jewish friend and her family

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OSCAR SHORT TUTU – Mental health is a delicate thing

A film review by Sonya McCloud Lorenzo Tiberia’s TUTU exposes mental health and body image in an eerie yet graceful way. The fragility of mental health and the resulting downward spiral is a heart-breaking tragedy that is played out in homes and workplaces…just about everywhere really! Sofia D’Elia’s performance as Ester, who has withdrawn and become lost in her own world, is very impressive. D’Elia’s … Continue reading OSCAR SHORT TUTU – Mental health is a delicate thing

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BAFTA SHORT THE OUT: Substance Abuse, a Tragic Blight

A film review by Sonya McCloud Writer and director Harry Brandrick’s THE OUT tells a difficult, but important, story about addiction and it’s grasp on families. Brandrick has brought a personal experience of substance abuse to the screen; his father a heroin addict with stints in and out of prison has left a lasting memory. This gives Brandrick a very personal, and realistic, lens to … Continue reading BAFTA SHORT THE OUT: Substance Abuse, a Tragic Blight

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UK RELEASE – Sean Cronin’s GIVE THEM WINGS starring Daniel Watson and Toyah Wilcox premieres in Leicester Square on July 28th ahead of its 1st of August Release

The film stars newcomer Daniel Watson as Paul Hodgson (Daniel took the Best Actor Award at ‘The Richard Harris International Film Festival’) for his incredible performance as disabled Paul Hodgson.  GIVE THEM WINGS also stars music legend Toyah Willcox (Quadrophenia, The Tempest), Bill Fellows (Broadchurch, Downton Abbey).   The film documents the true story of severely disabled football fan Paul Hodgson. The premiere is set later this month on the 28th of May … Continue reading UK RELEASE – Sean Cronin’s GIVE THEM WINGS starring Daniel Watson and Toyah Wilcox premieres in Leicester Square on July 28th ahead of its 1st of August Release

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A live Q&A with cast and crew of Brian Lawes Live Action Short Oscar Contender LOST KINGS

We got the chance to enjoy a Q&A with the cast and crew of LOST KINGS, a live action short film by Brian Lawes which is a worthy Oscar contender. Read our recent review here Director Brian Lawes scores a nerve-wracking cinematic experience with this live-action short that explores the moment in a young boy’s life when a few ill-fated decisions made out of solemn duty to … Continue reading A live Q&A with cast and crew of Brian Lawes Live Action Short Oscar Contender LOST KINGS

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