Feb 16, 2010 | No Comments | ByClare Callan
Kim Longinotto
‘Film-making saved my life’
Fantastic article in the Guardian on Friday on Kim Longinotto and her film Rough Aunties which is screening as part of our Festival at ICA Cinema 1, March 7, 2.30pm & ICA Cinema 2, March 9, 6.15pm. The Screening is partnership with Branchage Film festival
If you missed it click here. To get tickets and see the rest of our inspiring 2010 Docs programme click here.
Enjoy the read!
Feb 9, 2010 | No Comments | ByClare Callan
Mira Calix
Fresh from winning a Composer of The Year Award 2009, Mira Calix is known for her innovative scores, often accompanied by unique visual displays. As part of a special commission for the BEV Film Festival this year she will be presenting an original score for the first ever feature-length animation. Subtle and beautiful, The Adventures of Price Achmed was directed by Lotte Reiniger in 1926. The trailblaizing Warp-signed composer/ musician shares the story so far… Read the full story
Jan 31, 2010 | No Comments | ByClare Callan
Destiny Ekaragha on set
Destiny Ekaragha is a rising star of the British film scene and we are very pleased to be screening the third short film she has written and directed, The Park, as part of our UK shorts programme at the festival.
The film is a coming of age tale which sharply observes teenage relationships with humor and empathy.
BEV’s Zoe Kandyla got some time with Destiny.
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Jan 9, 2010 | 4 Comments | ByClare Callan
The theatrical poster for "Mugabe and the White African" which is released in the UK January 8th 2010
Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous 2008 presidential election, Mugabe and the White African follows Mike and son-in-law Ben Freeth’s harrowing attempt to take Mugabe to an international court for racism and violation of their human rights. It is an unprecedented case, upon which rests not only Mike and his family’s future, but also the future of millions of ordinary Zimbabweans who continue to suffer.
BEV were lucky enough to get an exclusive interview with Lucy Bailey, who co-directed the film with Andrew Thompson.
The film, which has already won a BIFA Award 2009, Sterling Grand Jury Prize and Hamptons Film Festival Special Jury Prize has just been shortlisted for an Oscar and is on UK release from January 8th. Find out where it is screening here.
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Nov 16, 2009 | No Comments | ByClare Callan
"Riveting - a compelling cautionary tale." - New York Times
On the 40th anniversary of the invention of the Internet, We Live in Public reveals the effect the web is having on our society, as seen through the eyes of artist, futurist and visionary, Josh Harris. It has already recieved rave reviews. We were lucky enough to catch up with Director Ondi Timoner about the film, whats she is planning next and being the only person to have ever won the prestigious Sundance Grand Jury Prize twice.
We live in Public premieres in UK cinemas this Friday 13th November. Visit the movie’s website here
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Nov 13, 2009 | No Comments | ByClare Callan
Sophie Barthes, director of Cold Souls
Friday November 13th is a lucky day for philosophical dreamer Sophie Barthes, whose first feature Cold Souls is released across the UK. A melancholic comedy starring the brilliant Paul Giamatti (Sideways) as himself. We were already fans of Sophie, whose short film opening the Birds Eye View film festival in 2006, and so were delighted to catch up with her, and learn more about this amazing achievement, and her new baby! Read on for an insight into the intellectual & dreamlife of an extremely talented first time feature filmmaker…
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