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***** OSCAR CONTENDER – Interview with Zineb Oukach director of ‘Interruption’ – abortion in a patriarchal society 

1. How did you find the experience of Producing a film which you wrote and starred in too? I felt I was doing a meaningful work and creating a film from scratch with everyone was very rewarding. I loved the business side of moviemaking and the challenge to work with a very limited budget. The writing was an enjoyable process for me, as a child … Continue reading ***** OSCAR CONTENDER – Interview with Zineb Oukach director of ‘Interruption’ – abortion in a patriarchal society 

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*****OSCAR CONTENDER – INterview with Ary Zara director of LGBTQ+ An Avocado Pit – Challenging Societal Norms

Given the prevalence of violence, death, and suffering often portrayed in stories featuring trans characters, I believe it’s crucial to explore alternative narratives. I see the perpetuation of these familiar storylines as a form of gatekeeping, limiting individuals’ capacity to envision themselves and their potential experiences in the world—particularly for transgender individuals. This is why I consider it fundamental to write gentle and safe stories … Continue reading *****OSCAR CONTENDER – INterview with Ary Zara director of LGBTQ+ An Avocado Pit – Challenging Societal Norms

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*****OSCAR CONTENDER: Interview with Ahmad Alyaseer director of LGBTQ+ ‘Our Males and Females’ a story of gender identity

1. Was this a a story borne from a personal experience in your life? In the film industry scene in my country, many of us lead double lives. We are open with each other; however, we find it difficult to be ourselves with our families. The more you get to know people, the more you hear heartbreaking stories. Nevertheless, the main inspiration for our story, … Continue reading *****OSCAR CONTENDER: Interview with Ahmad Alyaseer director of LGBTQ+ ‘Our Males and Females’ a story of gender identity

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***** OSCAR CONTENDER: INTO THE SPOTLIGHT is a heartfelt documentary feature which follows a group of adults with intellectual and physical disabilities

https://www.intothespotlightdoc.com/about Crossing into unchartered waters, INTO THE SPOTLIGHT highlights an area of the documentary world not seen before. This feel-good feature immerses its audience into the lives of several adults suffering with varying forms of disabilities as they put on their own self written production. Following them from phone call to final performance, you are drawn into their stories and the prejudice each and everyone … Continue reading ***** OSCAR CONTENDER: INTO THE SPOTLIGHT is a heartfelt documentary feature which follows a group of adults with intellectual and physical disabilities

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Oscar Contender: An Irish Goodbye directed by duo Tom Berkeley and Ross White

A film review by Sonya McCloud There is no other way to put it, this film is first-class. Writers and directors Tom Berkely and Ross White have taken a very tragic moment in the life of a family and turned it into a beautiful, pulling-at-the-heartstrings black comedy. Father O’Shea, played by Paddy Jenkins is the epitome of an Irish priest, he is sincere and genuine … Continue reading Oscar Contender: An Irish Goodbye directed by duo Tom Berkeley and Ross White

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