“˜Smurfs’ director calls Fil-Am visual effects producer a “˜magician’
The Smurfs are not the only magical beings in the live-action movie version of the popular comic and TV franchise, according...
INTERVIEWS
Agus Noor: The King’s Speechwriter
Butet Kartaredjasa is one of the most respected stage actors in Indonesia. In the late 1990s, the press labeled him the...
NY-based Cebuano gets slot in Locarno
Filmmaker-actor Vincent Sandoval says the transgender character he plays in his feature film "Señorita" is loosely based on Jane Fonda's "vulnerable...
Mamma mia ““ Perth filmmaker’s big screen debut
HE may possess classic Italian traits passed down by his ancestors "“ charm, passion and a fondness for lasagne "“ but...
I want to make people smile: Royston Tan
Royston Tan is on a mission to make Singaporeans remember. The 34-year-old film-maker, known for successful feature films such as 881...
Three Questions With Painted Nation Filmmaker Cyrus Sundar Singh
Popular imagery of India is often full of bright colours that create vibrant landscapes. Taking a closer look it becomes clear...
Steps in Time
The story of Indian classical dance comes alive in an ongoing exhibition titled, "˜A Century of Indian Dance' When Ashish Khokar,...
Indie filmmaker goes on the road in Bilbao
Young independent filmmaker Raya Martin describes his new film, "Buenas Noches, España," which will premiere at the Locarno film festival in...
Award-winning director bares tricks of the trade
"Keep it low" is how award-winning director Jeffrey Jeturian advises budding independent filmmakers on how to handle production budgets. "If your...
Fine, I’ll be an action star, says Donnie Yen
AFTER attempting to branch out into genres like comedy and drama, Hong Kong's Donnie Yen has resigned himself to being a...
One Complex Family, One Complex Country
Early in Tomer Heymann's new documentary, "The Queen Has No Crown," the director's twin brother, Erez, stares directly into the camera...
Filmmaker Mouly Surya Gives Voice to Kids with Disabilities
Award-winning director Mouly Surya spoke to the Jakarta Globe about her upcoming movie "Extraordinary Me," the story of three blind teenagers...