Landscape, Metaphors and Self-Distribution: The Tale of Brett & Simon Harvey’s ‘Brown Willy’
Cornish brothers Brett and Simon Harvey discuss ‘Brown Willy', their moving and funny two-hander set entirely in the environs of Cornwall's Bodmin Moor.
Live Action
Zachary Campbell Gets Over the Vegas Prenuptial Jitters in Neon Short ‘Animal Fiction’
DN speaks to Zachary Campbell about how a night of free form shooting led to ‘Animal Fiction’, his contemplative short about the nature of love and commitment .
Producer Joshua Greenberg on How They Used Real Life Instagram Models to Tell Their Latest Story #Headshot
Told entirely through the cast's Instagram feeds, Producer Joshua Greenberg explains how they used real-life Instagram models to explore the opportunities social media offers to storytellers
How the Idea of a British Road Movie Led to a Comedy Set in a Service Station in Kate Herron’s ‘Rest Stop’
With 'Rest Stop', upcoming director Kate Herron once again showcases an assured hand when it comes to bringing comedy to the short format. Speaking to Directors Notes, Kate gives us an insight into her inspiration, production and future projects.
DN337: Jaco Van Dormael Delivers the Gospel According to God’s Daughter in ‘The Brand New Testament’
Award winning Director Jaco Van Dormael joins DN to discuss why his irreverent forth feature ’The Brand New Testament‘ isn't about religion.
How Lachlan Huddy Embraced Production Limitations to Make Vampire Short ‘Guy’s Trade‘
Australian Director Lachlan Huddy shares how he used the low budget, solo shooter production limitations to his advantage for vampire hunter short ‘Guy's Trade’.
The Creeping Horror of Grief Becomes all too Palpable in Rob Savage’s Short ‘Absence’
DN caught up with Director Rob Savage to discuss ‘Absence’ - his short but dense film about the grieving process, starring Paul Mcgann.
Mischief Managed in Justin Zagri’s Harry Potter Fan Film ‘Severus Snape and the Marauders’
With one multi-million viewed fan film under his belt, director Justin Zagri tells DN how he upped the game for his second entry into the world of Harry Potter in short film 'Severus Snape And The Marauders'.
Wake from the Deep Sleep of Mental Slavery in Marc Grey’s Sci-Fi Short ‘Dreamco’
Marc Grey shares his bleak outlook of the monotonous, indentured servitude world of dream harvesting in short film Dreamco (Yekitza).
Love, Loss, & Freak Dancing – Patrick Muhlberger Brings the Stylised Moves in Short Film ‘Pop Music’
“I really like mixing sadness and comedy and absurdity and style into a story.” Director Patrick Muhlberger shares how he made ‘Pop Music’, his stylised avenging uncle, dance short.
DN336: Asaf Korman Delves into the Heart of Unhealthy Symbiotic Relationships in Sibling Drama ‘Next to Her’
Israeli director Asaf Korman joins us on the podcast with feature debut ‘Next to Her’, an intimate and very personal look at the themes of co-dependence and unhealthy symbiotic relationships.
Comedy takes a dark, absurd twist in Ben Mallaby’s ‘One Tw*t’
Director Ben Mallaby joins us to talk about his distinct approach to comedy and his latest short film 'One Tw*t'