This Month's Headlines
How Millennial Preferences Are Changing Movies
- Kate Harveston looks at how the youth of the present are rejecting the narratives and traditions of the past to forge the future of film. From shopping malls to casual dining restaurants, millennials possess the power to change our cultural landscape radically. While philosophers still wrangle with the question of whether art reflects life or vice versa, those in the entertainment industry must change with the times or become obsolete. Between ever-changing technology and longer work days, today's generation spends their entertainment dollars carefully. They also demand a higher level of quality for their buck. On a brighter note, millennials celebrate diversity and embrace a more global mindset, leading to greater real-life equality. The Rise of Streaming Services Many millennials have chosen to cut the cable TV wire in favour of apps like Netflix, which offer a more extensive selection for lower monthly fees. But, streaming services offer multiple benefits besides just price. ...more
Movie Reviews
- “Apostle” is both shockingly crazy and surprisingly restrained Matthew Wilson reviews Gareth Evans’ new horror film, Apostle, expecting to se...
- “Mandy” is a surreal, and captivating, delight for the senses Panos Cosmatos’ newest film, Mandy, is here to melt both the brains and the hearts ...
- Kogonada’s “Columbus” is a gorgeous mood piece but an anaemic story The cinematography and production design in Kogonada’s Columbus are an undeni...
Features
- How Millennial Preferences Are Changing Movies Kate Harveston looks at how the youth of the present are rejecting the narratives and...
- How to Keep It Real in Military Films and Why You Should Avery T. Phillips breaks down the five simple steps to making military films as reali...
- The Top 5 Haunted House Films of the 2010s (so far) Creaky floors, mysterious cellars and things that go bump in the night. Here’s ...
Opportunities
- Call for Short Film Projects for European Short Pitch 2018 European Short Pitch is an initiative aimed at promoting the European coproduction of...
- GURU Lounge at London Indian Film Festival The London Indian Film Festival are offering a guide to the South Asian film industry...
- Shell Advance: MOFILM London 2015 Video Contest Our sponsor MOFILM have presented you with an amazing opportunity to win up to $65,00...
Events & News
- The Hindsight Issue (#45) It’s with a heavy heart that we must say that Cinema Jam, in its current form, ...
- The Futurism Issue (#44) Welcome to The Spread’s Futurism issue where we examine the future in, and of, ...
- Series Two of Kate Jessop’s acclaimed “Tales From Pussy Willow” goes live Series Two of Kate Jessop’s bitingly satirical, queer, animated comedy sketch serie...
Interviews
- Laura Stratford interview – “Lady Lovely Lute” director How a lute inspired a new lease of life. The Spread chats to Laura Stratford about he...
- Luke Walton interview – producer of “Promise” and founder of The Pitch We talk to producer, and founder of The Pitch, Luke Walton about the competition and ...
- Natalia Garay Ceron and Vera Hems Anderson discuss Cheap Cuts Doc Fest Festival directors Natalia Garay Ceron and Vera Hems Anderson talk to Lynsey Ford ab...
Jammer of the Month
- Martina Silcock – producer of “The Nest Egg” and “Lines in the Sand” The Spread chats with the many-talented, and deeply driven, Martina Silcock about her...
- Jim Page – editor of “The Pugilist” and “Off Piste” We chat with accomplished editor of film and TV Jim Page about his career thus far, h...
- Sean Lewis – VFX artist for film and TV The talented VFX artist talks to us about starting out in visual effects and where he...
