Tag: filmmakers

Chat Cinema talks #MeToo

This Chat Cinema Podcast came with a lot of thought. We debated on how to cover the topic.  The #MeToo Movement has affected every part of the entertainment industry. In light of the revelations, Hollywood is going through a period self reflection. I worked in the film business. The “casting couch” was very much a… Continue reading Chat Cinema talks #MeToo

Berlinale Saved Me

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Rejection is a form of Protection  “It is not enough for a film festival to be righteous. The films shown should be engaging.” I did not attend the Berlinale this year “because of the limited space”.  The likely reason, the Chat Cinema podcast I produced criticising the festival.  Someone took offence.  Reading over the reviews of the… Continue reading Berlinale Saved Me

Chat Cinema-Awards Season

Black and Paper presents Chat Cinema. A podcast involving everything cinema featuring diverse opinions on awards, stars, filmmakers, film history, festivals, and books.   Sponsored by Beyerdynamic The inspiration behind this project was the need to get more voices heard in regards to the cinema world. I know so many diverse cinephiles, I decided to… Continue reading Chat Cinema-Awards Season

The Up and Comers

The Shooting Stars is a European Project promoting up and coming talent in cinema. Each year 10 performers are chosen by film professionals for their work in media. European Shooting Stars at the Berlin International Film Festival 2018. Franz Rogowski from Germany Irakli Kvirikadze from Georgia Jonas Smulders from The Netherlands Matteo Simoni from Belgium… Continue reading The Up and Comers