Louisa Connolly Burnham’s 2024 short Sister Wives opens with a long close up panning shot of lead Kaidence’s tightly plaited hair. The camera slowly follows…

Is there a journalistically appropriate way to say I love this film and it was very sweet of Ariane Louis-Seize to make it for me?…

Opening your movie with a tableau-like scene of the titular character (Samantha Morton) awaking in the embrace of her dead boyfriend, only to have her…

Speaking to director Issabella Orlando, Filmotomy got the chance to discuss her entry to the Festival, Topos. This poetic documentary is awash with heritage, history…

Fifty-Four Days is a short film co-directed by Phoebe Torrance and Cat White (who also wrote the script). Coincidentally, this is the second film in…

In this interview, Filmotomy got the chance to talk to up-and-coming director Misha Hassan. We discuss her entry into this year’s Festival, Awaaz Oonchi Karo…

Badger presents us with a seemingly innocuous situation that quickly morphs into something extremely uncomfortable. While waiting for a wildlife expert to come and remove an injured…

Happy Snaps is a short submitted by Tyro Heath, funded by the BFI network. The film follows two young boys, Gabriel (Osian Pirotte) and Sami…

Fleeting is the short film directed by award-winning Louisa Connolly-Burnham. It is a moving short on the tension surrounding the Repeal the Eighth movement in…

Profile Roxana has studied Film Directing at the National University of Theatre and Cinema “I.L. Caragiale” in Bucharest. Her short movies have participated in numerous…

Magpie, a 13-minute short film directed by Erin Curran and Megan McDonagh, crafts a poignant narrative, that beautifully captures the bittersweet intricacies of familial love…

The first time I watched Claire Denis’ Trouble Every Day, I hadn’t read its synopsis. It was a film I’d sought out entirely based on…

I did a bit of investigative journalism whilst rewatching the short film Distance (perhaps on the verge of internet stalking?). Anyway, I discovered that Distance…

The idea of two sisters arguing, despite one of them being dead, should hold a lot of promise. However, the opportunity is somewhat lost in My…

Profile Molly Lipson is a writer, editor and filmmaker from London, UK. She has had her work published in The New York Times, Rolling Stone,…

Profile A born creative, Holly Joyce has worked for twenty years as an actor, script consultant, theatre director, producer, and performance coach. After being asked…

Profile Nicole is a BAFTA long listed filmmaker and has been directing for over ten years, building up a portfolio of bold, strong films including…

Profile As a Vietnamese female director with a passion for art and psychology, “Scarlet Silence” represents the culmination of my creative vision. This film explores…

Nice Package, a whimsical short film written and directed by Fran St Clair, is a delightful romp through the world of romantic comedies. Cleverly distilled…

Motherhood is an oft-explored topic in filmmaking. But Zoe Ellender manages to secure her place in this category with a worthy and distinct voice. Francie is an…

During the introduction the voice-over asks “Who am I? How do I fit in?”. It’s a question we’ve all asked ourselves. And It’s a Family Thing uses…

On the face of it, C U Next Tuesday is a simple short story depicting an attempt to book a doctor’s appointment. However, in the hands of…

Profile Born in London, and raised in Toronto, Shari Sharpe is a filmmaker of Jamaican descent who brings unapologetic humour to her work. She began…

Lusthouse, a whimsical short film written and produced by Neeraja Raj, offers a vibrant and playful exploration of youthful infatuation, cleverly wrapping its comedic narrative…