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Therese Shechter, a middle-aged white woman with short curly blonde hair, stands in front of some streamers. She looks at the camera and smiles. Her lips are closed and her arms are crossed, and she wears a long-sleeved black top.

INTERVIEW: Therese Shechter on The Institution of Motherhood in ‘My So-Called Selfish Life’ (2021)

By: Gala Woolley 6th Nov 20216th Nov 2021

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In her paradigm-shifting documentary, feminist filmmaker Therese Shechter explores the lives of childfree women, and examines motherhood as an ingrained societal institution.

A woman with brunette hair singing and playing the piano. She is seen from the side, wearing a blue dress with orange flowers. She has a makeshift studio setup in front of her, including a creatively fashioned mic.

INTERVIEW: ‘The Tape’ (2021) – Martha Tilston Makes Her Music Come Alive On Screen

By: Hayley Paskevich 29th Sep 202128th Sep 2021

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Our editor-in-chief, Hayley Paskevich, talked to singer-songwriter and filmmaker Martha Tilston about her feature film debut ‘The Tape’.

INTERVIEW: Meghan Weinstein, Kasia Szarek, and Shantell Yasmine Abeydeera Talk ‘The Influencer’

By: notmckinzie 14th Sep 202116th Sep 2021

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One of our editors, McKinzie Smith, hopped on Zoom to talk to ‘The Influencer’ director Meghan Weinstein, as well as the film’s stars Kasia Szarek and Shantell Yasmine Abeydeera.

A young brunette woman seen from the shoulders up. Greenery is out of focus behind her, and she gazes at something off-screen.

FANTASIA 2021 INTERVIEW: ‘Glasshouse’ – Jessica Alexander

By: Hayley Paskevich 21st Aug 202123rd Aug 2021

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Our Editor-in-Chief, Hayley Paskevich, had the opportunity to talk to one of the stars of ‘Glasshouse,’ Jessica Alexander.

Several Japanese girls performing a dance. Yume is in focus in the middle, with her brunette hair tied up and worn in bangs. The others are out of focus but they wear the same white top.

FANTASIA 2021 INTERVIEW: ‘Dreams on Fire’ – Philippe McKie

By: Hayley Paskevich 20th Aug 202120th Aug 2021

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Our Editor-in-Chief, Hayley Paskevich, talked to director Philippe McKie about ‘Dreams on Fire,’ his new film set in the world of Japanese dance.

A picturesque greenhouse with stained-glass windows seen from afar. It is surrounded by trees, and there is a mist.

FANTASIA 2021 INTERVIEW: ‘Glasshouse’ – Kelsey Egan

By: Hayley Paskevich 18th Aug 202121st Aug 2021

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Our Editor-in-Chief, Hayley Paskevich, talks to ‘Glasshouse’ director Kelsey Egan about her dystopian pandemic fantasy.

An Asian woman with short dark hair wearing a beret. She is seen cupping a flame in her hand, which someone has lit.

FANTASIA 2021 INTERVIEW: ‘Baby, Don’t Cry’ – Zita Bai, Vas Provatakis, and Qiyu Zhou

By: Hayley Paskevich 12th Aug 202112th Aug 2021

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Hayley Paskevich, our Editor-in-Chief, interviewed the cast and producer of ‘Baby, Don’t Cry’ ahead of its world premiere at Fantasia Festival.

Well Rounded director Shana Myara with cast members Lydia and Joanne in front of a bright pink wall, eating ice cream

BFI FLARE INTERVIEW: Shana Myara on Finding Fat Liberation With ‘Well Rounded’ (2020)

By: Sophie Butcher 16th Apr 202115th Apr 2021

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Shana Myara talks to us about her debut feature documentary, ‘Well Rounded’, fresh from BFI Flare.

Image is from the documentary 'I Am Samuel' (2020). Two men walk side by side down a wooded path. Both are holding white plastic bags, with one of the men resting is arm on the others shoulder.

INTERVIEW: Peter Murimi Talks Masculinity, Mental Health & ‘I Am Samuel’ (2020)

By: Sophie Butcher 29th Mar 202128th Mar 2021

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We spoke to director Peter Murimi about his documentary ‘I Am Samuel’, showing at this year’s BFI Flare Festival.

Image is from the film 'The Greenhouse' (2021). Four siblings stand side by side in a wooded area. They are all looking at something in the distance.

INTERVIEW: Thomas Wilson-White Discusses Grief and Queer Genre Films with ‘The Greenhouse’ (2021)

By: Gavin Spoors 26th Mar 202126th Mar 2021

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This year’s BFI Flare festival was host for numerous world premiere’s, including Australian writer and director Thomas Wilson-White’s feature length debut The Greenhouse.