by Amber Wilkinson
Phedon Papamichael with festival founder and director Sandra Lipski, 'It's always nice when there's a festival that's not just about the actors and the commerce and the market but also pays attention to the filmmakers, and young film students can come and get inspired'
A walking contradiction Sinéad O'Shea on James 'Fergie' Chambers Jr and All About The Money
Unconventional families Milcho Manchevski on being blacklisted and making Sister Brother Manhole Cover
Expecting the unexpected Jordan Mark Windsor and Sean Wallace on Mum, I’m Alien Pregnant
Celluloid vampire Arthur Harari on Léa Seydoux, the mystery of ideas, and The Unknown
Family dynamics Sterling Macer Jr. on creating complex characters in Liz Here Now
Patrick Stewart dies X-men and Star Trek actor was 86
Awards season kicks off with the Gothams Full set of nominations announced
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It's a busy time for festivals and here's the latest:
Sundance Announces Legacy line-up of archive films
Frightfest Newcastle event announced for May 2027
French Film Festival UK Programme announced
Tallinn Black Nights Documentary line-up and Special Screenings announced
London Winners announced
