Why is Independent Cinema important? Independent films offer creative freedom for emerging filmmakers and storytellers to showcase their talents and voices. Indie cinema is a chance to tell overlooked stories and prioritise originality, creativity and fresh new ideas. Indie films are the backbone of cinema, telling experimental stories that resonate and make an impact. Similarly to indie films, short films are another form for creative, original and fresh storytellers to show

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In a remote Zambian community a young girl, Shula, is denounced as a witch by the community. Shula is sent on a trajectory of exploitation, as a tethered member of a witches' camp. Directed by Welsh / Zambian filmmaker Rungano Nyoni, this feature is a tale of helplessness and power. The character of Shula is heartbreaking, she is a performed beautifully and evokes a charming yet unassuming role. She is quiet and isolated from the world, I felt connected to her through sadnes

When her teenage son dies in a car accident, Manuela returns to Barcelona in search of her ex-husband, who has since transitioned, to inform her about the tragedy. Directed by Pedro Almodóvar, this beautifully tragic feature is a story of motherhood, friendship and grief. Shot through a gorgeous lens of colour and love, Almodóvar is a genius filmmaker when it comes to memorable storytelling and visual spectacle. Cecilia Roth plays the bereaved mother alongside the beautiful

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Alone when we’re together | by Film Probe The concept of love, the idea of the perfect relationship. Is it attainable? Can we achieve the romanticised relationships we all dream of? Well, often cinema can emulate the harsh reality of relationships, the upsetting truth we all like to ignore. Even when we seem perfect for one another, it doesn’t mean it’ll work it. I wanted to explore a few on screen relationships that embody the question, are we alone in this relationship? Alt

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Available on Netflix, Sabrina Carpenter stars in her first variety music special full of holiday hits. 2024 has been a chart topping year for the singer and this Christmas special only solidifies her talent and charisma with her fans. ‘A Nonsense Christmas’ (2024) is the perfect blend of tongue-in-cheek comedy, forth-wall breaks and beautifully comedic singalongs. Carpenter is joined by a sea of talented artists including Chappell Roan and Quinta Brunson. Alongside the musi