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“If I Get Fired For This, At Least It’s a Great Film” Editor-in-Chief Holly Fraser on Commissioning at WePresent

WeTransfer's arts platform WePresent commissions provocative director-led shorts, backing filmmakers with the creative freedom, funding and reach to make them.

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“Your Maybe Is Also a No” Ita O’Brien on How Intimacy Coordination Changed the Film Industry for the Better

Ita O'Brien transformed how intimacy is created on screen and now brings her extensive knowledge of craft, clear consent and care to all with her new book.

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Article, Film Festival

BFI Flare Programmer Diana Cipriano on the Evolution of LGBTQIA+ Cinema and the Festival’s 40th Anniversary

Ahead of the 40th Edition of BFI Flare, programmer Diana Cipriano guides DN through the team's inspiring curation process.

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Article, Live Action

How the BBC Enabled New Voices to Take Creative Risks with Their Long Story Short Initiative

Jess Loveland, Head of New Writing at BBC Writers, and filmmakers Theo James Krekis & Annabel Vine join us to discuss the Long Story Short Initiative.

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Directors Notes Favourite Interviews of 2025

DN's writers have each selected their favourite interview of 2025—comprising a must read selection of conversations which transcended simple Q&As.

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Sarah Smith Top Ten Feature Films of 2025

Films about transformation, characters who ache and fall apart magnificently—Sarah Smith shares the ten features that lodged in her heart in 2025.

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Neil Fox Top Ten Feature Films of 2025

Flouting the rules with a Cinematologistic style we look forward to each year, Neil Fox delivers double viewing value with his curated 2025 top ten films list.

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Jesse Williams Top Ten Feature Films of 2025

From gentle dramas to radical cult classics, Jesse Williams curates a list of 10 feature films that left a lasting impression on her this year.

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Julija Fricsone-Gavriss on the Philosophy of Production Design and Building Worlds That Feel Real

For Julija Fricsone-Gavriss, a set must be an extension of the character. She details her process of building extensive PD boards to breathe life into film

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“Would This Exist Without the Brand?” Margo Mars Lays Out LIEF Entertainment’s Approach to Authentic Storytelling

Margo Mars introduces us to LIEF Entertainment Company, a studio launched with the express goal of auteur brands funding premium auteur driven entertainment.

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After 27 Years, Shooting People’s Cath Le Couteur On Wrapping An Indie Film Institution With Grace

We sit down with Shooting People co-founder Cath Le Couteur to discuss the legendary network's 27-year run, its DIY spirit, and what comes next for indie film.

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Article, Film Festival

Submitting to Film Festivals? FilmFreeway GM Matt Toigo Talks Scams, Fees, Marketing & the Platform’s Future

DN interviews FilmFreeway GM Matt Toigo about everything you ever wanted to know – from scam festivals to advice for maximising your success on the platform.

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