INTERVIEW WITH WRITER DIRECTOR TOMER ALMAGOR FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL HORROR "KLIFHAUS" (2026)
After the 2025 Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF), I interviewed writer-director Tomer Almagor. We spoke at length about his illustrious career as an independent filmmaker, and his latest film psychological horror "Klifhaus" (2026). His film10 Kilos of Cocaine screened at BIFF. The film was directed by Doron Eran and inspired by the bestselling true story by ...
Ales Pavlin is a film and television producer. He is co-founder and co-owner of PERFO Production one of a leading Slovenian independent film and TV production companies established in 2005. He graduated from University of Economics, Ljubljana - B. Sc. Econ. and later got PhD from University of Drama Arts, Belgrade. He is also professor at Academy of Theatre, Radio, Film and Television (AGRFT) in Ljubljana, capit
Ales Pavlin is a film and television producer. He is co-founder and co-owner of PERFO Production one of a leading Slovenian independent film and TV production companies established in 2005. He graduated from University of Economics, Ljubljana - B. Sc. Econ. and later got PhD from University of Drama Arts, Belgrade. He is also professor at Academy of Theatre, Radio, Film and Television (AGRFT) in Ljubljana
You have been a prolific producer for decades when many find it such a difficult feat to produce a film today. What is your secret recipe?
ALES: My path of becoming producer was a little bit longer than expected, since I was coming from post-socialist country and the profession of producer as we know now was starting to develop in the mid 90-ies. Before becoming a producer I was professionally active for a few years in theatrical distribution (working...
During the 2025 Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF), I sat with award-winning Turkish writer producer Hakan Unal at the King's Surf Shack on Harbour Island. We spoke about his short films that have been awarded at multiple international film festivals around the world and his recent acceptance to the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.
BIFF is a boutique film festival of the highest standard, where film talent from all over the world gathers in ...
Independent filmmaker Hakan Ünal is a native of Turkey and has worked for past 8 years as a writer/director. After graduating the university, filmmaking became the overpowering passion in his life. He wrote short stories. His debut short film 'Orange' participated in over 30 festivals and won 15 awards. His second short film project entitled 'Crack in the Wall' was selected to
Writer Tad Daggerhart
During the 2025 Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF), I sat with actor, writer and producer Tad Daggerhart at the ELH airport in the Bahamas on the last day of BIFF. We spoke at length about his illustrious career as an independent filmmaker, and his latest film COYOTES (2025), which screened at the festival. Tad is known for his work on THE EXPENDABLES 4 (2023) and BLACK LOTUS (2023). He is in development for his latest project which he will write...
Director Cash Robinson
During the 2025 Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF), I sat with writer director Cash Robinson at the King's Surf Shack on Harbour Island in mid December. Cash's film "Nobody Wants to Be Here, Nobody Wants to Leave" (2025) screened to local and international guests at BIFF.
BIFF is a boutique film festival of the highest standard, where film talent from all over the world gathers in paradise&nb...
During the 2025 Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF), talent manager and producer Jib Polhemus and I sat at the Dunmore Hotel on Harbour Island with the idyllic view of pink sand and Caribbean blue water in front of us.
BIFF is a boutique film festival of the highest standard, where film talent from all over the world gathers in paradise for a week every December for screenings, panels, writer ...
Boshra Dastournezhad Haghighi (left). Goli Samii (right)
During the 2025 Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF), Iranian actresses
Boshra Dastournezhad Haghighi and Goli Samii and I sat at the King's Surf Shack on Harbour Island with palm trees swaying in the wind under tropical sun. BIFF is a boutique film festival of the highest standard, where film talent from all over the world gathers in paradise&nbs...
S.J. ALLOCCO-ST.GERMAIN (left). Paulina Keszler (right)
During the 2025 Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF), I sat with producer S.J. Allocco-St.Germain and breakthrough director Paulina Keszleat the King's Surf Shack on Harbour Island, beside the pool one blustery December day. We spoke about their new shortfilm called HOWARD (2025), starring Sawyer Spielber...
Luci Lenox is an award-winning casting director based in Spain with a diverse professional background and international experience. She has cast over 100 productions for clients such as Netflix, Amazon, MediaPro and various Spanish independent producers, and her work has resulted in over 250 awards at international film festivals. In addition to her work as a casting director, Luci is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in the industry and has served on the board of the CSA and the d...
Interview with Ali Vatansever the director of the feature drama LIFELIKE and the co producer Dumitru Alexandru.
The film premiered in Tallinn in main competition at Black Nights Film Festival and we met at the Turkish reception in the Bookstore by the theatre complex.
The story: ABDI(46), a once-aggressive school-bus driver, has grown quieter under the weight of his son’s terminal illness. His wife, REYHAN (43), in contrast, refuses to yield to despair; her social media pres...
AKI
Tiff 2025
Interview with director: Darlene Naponse
Aki is A visual art documentary capturing seasonal changes in Atikameksheng Anishnawbek (formerly Whitefish Lake), director Darlene Naponse's Northern Ontario home community. This is a stunning “tour de force” doc about the overwhelming power of Mother Nature. This is even more amazing because this Doc is pretty much wordless and relies on the inspiring score to lift up your attention and your soul. It is also a magica...
GAGNE TON CIEL / COST OF HEAVEN
TIFF 2025
An interview with Director/writer Mathieu Denis.
In this captivating movie directed by maverick director Mathieu Denis, a family man, ‘Nacer Belkacem’ played by the brilliant Samir Guesmi, takes progressively darker actions in his desperate pursuit of a better life as he is facing financial hardship and craving prosperity. There is a heavy feeling as you watch this film, and you start to identify yourself with this man who ...
Lloyd Lee Choi interviewed by Emmanuel Itier
Meet Canadian Korean filmmaker Lloyd Lee Choi, making his feature writing and directing debut with ‘Lucky Lu’. This is a very emotional and hopeful portrayal of the immigrant experience in New York City. It’s about a delivery rider whose world is turned upside down when he loses his only source of income. With his long-estranged family finally on their way to reunite, Lu is forced to navigate the unforgiving city and fight to prot...
Carlos V. Gutierrez is a film and television director whose work has won numerous awards, including the prestigious Emmy Award, and has been featured on HBO and Showtime. In the commercial world, Carlos is a highly sought after director who works on national campaigns for Turbo Tax, Princess Cruises, Exxon / Mobil, Chevy and numerous others. His commercial work for clients includes a Super Bowl commercial and PSA's that have won international recognition.
In a recent inter...
Interview with Jim Jarmusch after his GOLDEN LION win for Best Film for “Father Mother Sister Brother” in Venice 2025
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