Interview with festival programmer Eddie Tamir by GREG KING This year the Jewish International Film festival serves up a packed program of over 50 new films and documentaries, many fresh from the international film festival circuit. The opening night film is the comedy Matchmaking and the closing night film is The Jewish Nazi, a fascinating… Continue Reading »
THE COST – interview with Matthew Holmes
THE COST – interview with Matthew Holmes by GREG KING In this taut and gripping locally produced drama two men are intent on dispensing their own brutal form of justice to a felon who committed a horrific crime many years before. The Cost is written and directed by Matthew Holmes (The Legend Of Ben Hall,… Continue Reading »
THE KOREAN FILM FESTIVAL IN AUSTRALIA – interview with programmer Frances Lee
THE KOREAN FILM FESTIVAL IN AUSTRALIA – interview with programmer Frances Lee by GREG KING The Korean Film Festival in Australia (KOFFIA) makes triumphant return in 2023, showcasing an impressive line-up of highly acclaimed and captivating Korean films. KOFFIA 2023 will offer a dazzling array of cinema across genres, showcasing the brilliance and diversity of Korean filmmaking.… Continue Reading »
BANK OF DAVE – interview with Dave Fishwick
by GREG KING BANK OF DAVE – interview with Dave Fishwick Bank Of Dave is a feelgood variation on the classic David vs Goliath underdog story. The film centres on Dave Fishwick, a businessman in the town of Burnley who wanted to open his own high street bank, but had to contend with the underhanded… Continue Reading »
THE NARROW BRIDGE – interview with Esther Takac
Esther Takac Interview by GREG KING This documentary is a searching journey into the souls of four people who, after searing pain, develop strengths they never had before. Bushra, Rami, Meytal and Bassam, women and men who lost a child or parent in violent conflict, are creating a sacred space for change as they transform… Continue Reading »
CHILDREN’S INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2023 – interview with programmer Thomas Caldwell
by GREG KING The fifth annual Children’s International Film Festival screens from May 27-June 12 at the Lido, the Classic and Cameo Cinemas in Melbourne and the Ritz Cinema in Sydney. The festival offers a curated program of films from around the world aimed at engaging and entertaining children of all ages. All of… Continue Reading »