This Month's Headlines
The Futurism Issue (#44)
- Welcome to The Spread's Futurism issue where we examine the future in, and of, film from sci-fi titans and turkeys to up-and-coming filmmakers and events. This issue, we look to the horizon and think beyond the impending summer blockbusters that are coming to our screens, thinking about the future as a more abstract concept, and we found a lot to talk about. Looking to the future of the industry itself, Savannah James-Bayly asks if the future of everything is queer with her examination of queer futurism in modern media before embarking on an even more personal piece as a producer, providing a checklist for all filmmakers to follow if they want to increase diversity in the future. Avery T. Philips then breaks down the importance of the female filmmaker in the industry today before we get a little more theoretical; asking if both of Ridley Scott’s Alien prequels, Prometheus and Alien: Covenant, ...more
Movie Reviews
- “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...
- “Slice” is a sloppy B movie that doesn’t quite make the cut Matthew Wilson takes a bite out of new werewolf/ghost/pizza film Slice and finds li...
Features
- The Many Faces of Marriage, Love, and Courtship on Film Avery T. Phillips lists five prime examples of the changing faces of marriage, love a...
- Worst of Both Worlds: 8 Reasons Nobody Liked “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” We count off the various reasons why Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom failed to strik...
- Why More Filmmakers Should Tackle Climate Change (and How They Can Do It) Avery T. Phillips discusses the responsibility of tackling climate change through cin...
Opportunities
- Call for Short Film Projects for European Short Pitch 2016 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 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...
- The Conflict Issue (#43) Welcome Cinema Jammers and non-Jammers alike to this month’s collection. In this is...
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...
