True to her nature Hanna Bergholm on storytelling, emotional truth and Nightborn

Painting history Pauline Julier and Nicolas Chapoulier on imagining the journey of a 17th century portait in Les Indes

Going out laughing Kat Butterfield and Daniel Audritt on hitting the jackpot with Life Goes On

Cash on delivery Ben McKenzie on economics, belief, cryptocurrency and Everyone Is Lying To You For Money

Going ape Antonin Niclass on character creation, empathy and animated short Into The Forest

Freeform Will Niava on grief, new immigrant experiences and Jazz Infernal

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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