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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 SHORTS – RENOWNED PHOTOGRAPHER MISAN HARRIMAN’S DIRECTORIAL DEBUT THE OSCAR® QUALIFIED SHORT FILM THE AFTER STARRING DAVID OYELOWO PREMIERES GLOBALLY OCTOBER 25 ON NETFLIX 

Renowned photographer, social activist and cultural commentator Misan Harriman’s short film directorial debut, THE AFTER, starring award-winning actor David Oyelowo (Selma, A United Kingdom) premieres globally October 25, 2023, on Netflix.   THE AFTER is a powerful and affecting story that follows Dayo (Oyelowo), a Londoner who has to reconnect with himself and society after witnessing a devastating random attack in the capital.  THE AFTER world … Continue reading OSCAR SHORTS – RENOWNED PHOTOGRAPHER MISAN HARRIMAN’S DIRECTORIAL DEBUT THE OSCAR® QUALIFIED SHORT FILM THE AFTER STARRING DAVID OYELOWO PREMIERES GLOBALLY OCTOBER 25 ON NETFLIX 

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The LGBTQ+ shorts line-up takes the 19th edition of the HollyShorts Film Festival by storm

Gabriela Ortega’s BEAUTIFUL The LGBTQ+ community is growing and the 19th edition HollyShorts Film Festival is delighted to be a part of the increasing LGBTQ+ society with this year’s official selection including Gabriela Ortega’s BEAUTIFUL, FL, Logan Vaughn’s BENNY & JAMES and many more. The festival will screen this year from August 10th – 20th. Some of this years exciting line up include, Emmie Lichtenberg COMPLICATED … Continue reading The LGBTQ+ shorts line-up takes the 19th edition of the HollyShorts Film Festival by storm

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