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James is DN’s resident horror fan and is inspired by all academic, formal and Ethan Hawke-related aspects of filmmaking. When he isn’t writing for DN you’ll most likely find him on Bluesky, reading a graphic novel or and being sat on by his cat Peanut.

Art & Fashion, Asides

TWINS “You Must Be Related!”

Director Varya Rootwood and Choreographers India & Ananda Gonzalez share 'TWINS "You must be related!"' a dance short confronting societal expectations.

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Asides, Documentary

Inherit The Earth

Christian Shultz's doc 'Inherit The Earth' follows teens from Baltimore as they reconcile with the urban poverty which has entrenched their local area.

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Live Action

Bobb Barito Tracks a Vengeful Father on the Fourth of July in Short Drama ‘Light My Fire’

DN speaks with Bobb Barito about the thematic implications of Independence Day, the culture of abusers, and overcoming on-set issues for 'Light My Fire'.

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Asides, Music Video

Walt Disco: Past Tense

Part of IHC 1NFINITY's music video universe, 'Past Tense’ by Franki Chan & Jesus Antonio Rivera tells the story of a troubled woman and her black balloon.

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Live Action

How Francesco Di Giorgio Narrativised His Showreel to Create Experimental Short ‘Live | Breathe | Watch’

Francesco Di Giorgio reveals to DN how he formed a narrative to base his showreel in, creating an experimental work open to interpretation.

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Article, Film Festival

The Return of Filmstock, One of Britain’s Most Exciting Independent Film Festivals

Festival organisers Justin Doherty and Neil Fox give DN the lowdown on the return of Filmstock, one of Britain's greatest independent film festivals.

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Documentary

Bradley Tangonan Tells the Story of a City Reborn Through Its People in Short Doc ‘Forged in Flint’

Bradley Tangonan speaks to DN about changing the perception of Flint, Michigan, by documenting the stories of its determined entrepreneurs.

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Film Festival

The Shortest Nights 2019: The 7 Best Short Films

DN reviews the 2019 edition of ShortSightedCinema’s The Shortest Nights festival and highlights the 7 shorts which left a lasting impression on us.

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Live Action

Layke Anderson Explores the Epilogue of a Broken Relationship in Sci-Fi Drama ‘Mankind’

Layke Anderson discusses his thorough screenwriting process and creating a comfortable set in which his actors could truly embody their characters.

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Film Festival, Live Action

Sophia Di Martino Harks Backs to a Bygone Era in Her Expressionist Short ‘The Lost Films of Bloody Nora’

DN speaks to Sophia Di Martino about simplifying her shooting process for her twisted fantasy short 'The Lost Films of Bloody Nora'.

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Animation, Live Action

Maegan Houang Weaves an Alluringly Surreal Tale of Memory & Loss in Fantasy Short ‘In Full Bloom’

Maegan Houang shares how personal memories of loss informed the narrative and emotion of her practical effects based surreal short 'In Full Bloom'.

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Music Video

Farhad Ghaderi Tells a Tale of Two Brothers in His Music Video for Jordan Klassen’s ‘Virtuous Circle’

Farhad Ghaderi reveals to DN how he developed a strong relationship between his actors for his volatile brothers music video 'Virtuous Circle'.

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