World Mental Health Day: Practising Self-Care in The Film Industry
I wanted to take some time for World Mental Health Day to talk a little bit about stress, anxiety and low mood, good ways to create support for yourselves within the creative industry, and recommend some great support services and apps you can access yourself. - Am Jones
Bristol Film Festival - Winning Women
With many festivals moving online, we’ve been lucky to be able to attend more events than we normally are able to. Last week, our writing team checked out the women made winning films of this years Bristol Film Festival and shared their thoughts.
Bristol Film Festival: In Conversation with Director Rebecca Manley
Am got in touch with Rebecca to speak with her on Of Thread and Almonds being selected for Best Drama, her creative process as a Director and Writer, and the importance of highlighting support for female and non-binary creatives in film. She's also offered us an exclusive glimpse into her secret inspirations behind the origins of the film.
Oscars' diversity changes : What could it mean?
The announcement of the new Oscars’ representation and inclusion standards has caused a lot of debate within the industry and amongst audiences worldwide.
Hello October
October is a pretty busy month for us here at Rianne Pictures - we are keeping very busy with our upcoming festival, Women X, whilst also trying to look after ourselves and not burn out. We have some fab team recommendations this month so keep reading to find out more!
Underscore Studios - These Streets
While Underscore Studios are striving for change in a variety of ways, they are currently crowdfunding in order to create the short film These Streets. By doing so, they hope to be able to amplify working class stories and talent in order to not only raise awareness of the issue, but to show that underrepresented voices deserve to be heard, no matter how much others in the film industry may try to prevent this.
GSFF: We Are Guided
We Are Guided is a selection of Scottish short films exploring myths, histories, and the way that these things can either haunt us or connect us (or both).
GSFF: Once Upon a Time in Easterhouse, The Last Train and The Bite
A round up of a short films from Glasgow Short Film Festival that our staff writer Beth, just had to write about. Featuring Once Upon a Time in Easterhouse, The Last Train and The Bite.
GSFF: Bab Sebta
Randa Maroufi's short movie Bab Sebta, which translates to ‘the door of Ceuta’, brings the viewer to a land that could easily not even be real, judging by the surroundings and black chalk colour all around.
GSFF: Spiral & Duck Daze
James Price's Spiral is like Groundhog Day with the bedlam of Taxi Driver and trauma takes on a strange yet comforting form in Duck Daze.