International Films

Film Festivals, International Films, Interviews, Mother's Day

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Amanda Kernell’s love story in “Charter” explores the complexities of divorce

by Rebecca Martin

February 28, 2020

Last month at the Sundance film festival in Park City, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Amanda Kernell to talk about her beautifully haunting film “Charter”. Chatting with

Film Festivals, International Films, Interviews, Uncategorized

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Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival director Grainne Humphreys shares her view of European women in film

by Davide Abbatescianni

February 18, 2020

Grainne Humphreys has been the director of the Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival (VMDIFF) since 2007. Under her direction, the prestigious Irish film event has significantly expanded its scope.

Cineuropa, International Films, Interviews

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Anne Sewitsky • Director of “Sonja: The White Swan”

by Cineuropa

January 24, 2020

The following Cineuropa interview is with filmmaker Anne Sewitsky. After studying directing at the Norwegian Film School, her feature-film debut came in 2010 with the comedy “Happy, Happy”, which was awarded

Film Festivals, Indie Films, International Films

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Basking in Sundance

by Rebecca Martin

January 22, 2020

Sundance is my “happy place”. It’s the place I go to in my mind when sh**t in the real-world gets too real. I fell in love with Sundance in 2016.

Chicago International Film Festival, International Films, Interviews

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Greta Fernández walks us through her powerhouse performance in ‘A Thief’s Daughter’

by Rebecca Martin

December 3, 2019

Greta Fernández delivers a powerhouse performance in Belén Funes’ “A Thief’s Daughter”. Her character Sara takes us through so many pieces of her life. While we follow her, we are

Film Festivals, International Films, Interviews, Uncategorized

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Hilda Somarriba elevates independent cinema in the film festival market and media with ‘The Rider’ and ‘Paradise Hills’

by Rebecca Martin

November 13, 2019

There is power in media. A good review, a great interview, getting the right onscreen exposure makes a difference in the trajectory of a film. Hilda Somarriba understands that as

International Films, Interviews, Short Films

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Producer Mahak Jiwani’s ‘Yume’ explores our secret selves and gender stereotypes

by Rebecca Martin

April 29, 2019

I met producer Mahak Jiwani at the 2019 Girl Power Film + Media Summit in Brooklyn, New York, where the short film she produced, “Yume,” was screened.” Yume” is about

International Films, Interviews, Sexual Assault Awareness, Short Films

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Anya Camilleri’s powerful short film ‘A Girl of No Importance’ brings awareness to human trafficking and sex slavery

by Rebecca Martin

April 22, 2019

In March, I had the opportunity to interview British filmmaker Anya Camilleri. Camilleri's award-winning short film "A Girl of No Importance," made in partnership with agency Stella's Voice, brings awareness
International Films, Interviews, Sexual Assault Awareness, Short Films

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Why saying “Get off the internet” is terrible advice for victims of online harassment

by Rebecca Martin

April 10, 2019

I spoke with actor, writer, and intimacy coordinator Michela Carattini about her film "Remote Access," which she cowrote and coproduced with screenwriter Leanne Mangan. Penelope Berkemeier directed the film. Michela,
Chicago International Film Festival, International Films, Interviews

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Filmmaker Michal Aviad talks with Pamela Powell about her film ‘Working Woman’

by Pamela Powell

January 22, 2019

Michal Aviad’s newest film, “Working Woman,” premiered at TIFF and recently screened at the Chicago International Film Festival. “Working Woman” (2018) tells a remarkably timely tale of sexual harassment in