Interviews exploring cinema through conversations with filmmakers, and industry professionals.
Interviews
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Industry Talks #10: Nuri Cihan Özdoğan on the Anatomy of a First Feature Film — From Meetings on the Bridge to Cannes, from Cannes to Rotterdam
Director Nuri Cihan Özdoğan discusses Dead Dogs Don’t Bite, Cannes, Rotterdam, festival strategy and the realities of independent filmmaking.
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An Interview with Sandro Laffranchini on Music, Cinema, and Storytelling
Sandro Laffranchini discusses UNCONVENTIONAL CELLO, film music, storytelling, audience connection, and the future of creativity in the age of AI.
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Industry Talks #11 An Interview with Hamed Soleimanzadeh on the Koker Film Festival
Salute to the cinema that endures and resists against all odds of oppression, censorship, and restriction. Long live free cinema!
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Industry Talks #9: An Interview with Theresa Heath, the Barrier-Breaking Jury Member of Accessible Film Festival
Researcher Theresa Heath discusses accessible cinema, inclusive festival practices, and disability representation at Accessible Films Festival.
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Industry Talks #8: Polish Cinema — From Wajda and Żuławski to Contemporary Production
This interview explores Polish cinema through Wajda and Żuławski, focusing on festival networks and contemporary production dynamics.
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Souvenirs: An Interview with Claire & Anthony
Interview on Souvenirs with Claire and Anthony, explores the fusion of stage and cinematic language, memory, and emotional weights.
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Rose (2026): Interview with Markus Schleinzer
Interview with Markus Schleinzer on Rose (2026), exploring identity, performance, conformity, and freedom through Sandra Hüller’s powerful performance.
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Industry Talks #5: Warsaw Film Festival — How Films Get Selected, with Bartek Pulcyn
An in-depth interview with Bartek Pulcyn on film selection, festival programming, and the identity of the Warsaw Film Festival.
