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
- There’s something for everyone in “Ready Player One” Spielberg delivers the goods in Ready Player One, writes Matthew Wilson, making up f...
- “Annihilation” is easily one of the best sci-fi horror films of the decade Alex Garland’s second feature as director, the striking Annihilation, proves ...
- “The Outsider” continues Netflix’s streak of compelling, but fatally flawed, features Despite a slick look, occasionally impressive period detail and every gangster movie ...
Features
- Women & Documentary: Documenting education for girls, worldwide Avery T. Phillips catalogues the significance, power and motivation behind women work...
- The 20 Best American Films of 2017 There’s something for everyone as we count down the twenty best American films ...
- Atlas Facepalmed: The unbearable irony of “Tomorrowland” A presentation of Brad Bird’s Tomorrowland as a masterclass in how a film’s inten...
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
- Director Mike Booth and Cinematographer Burak Oguz Saguner discuss “Thirty-Three” The director and cinematographer of Thirty-Three, Mike Booth and Burak Oguz Saguner,...
- “Lucifer” actor Kevin Alejandro talks directing amidst the success of his debut short “Bedtime Story” Hannah Greenwood talks to actor Kevin Alejandro (known for his roles on Lucifer, Arr...
- Caitlin Shannon and Daniel Fazio discuss their hit comedy web series “Wimpole Street” The Spread talks to writer/director/star Caitlin Shannon and DOP/producer Daniel Fazi...
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...
