Favourite Movie Opening Long Takes “Long takes at the beginning of films are used to establish locations and characters. They usually have that ‘grab factor’ or a slight of hand that really pulls in an audience.” – Jith Paul Categories Jith Paul
Review: Vicky and Sam “I found Nuno Rocha’s film tongue-in-cheek, fun, innovative and particularly entertaining to watch as a filmmaker.” – Jith Paul Categories Jith Paul
Review: The Phone Call “The Phone Call is a quiet film that really stays with you, days after you see it. I found it gut-wrenching to watch at times, but ultimately, the film is an inspiring story about humanity and compassion.” – Jith Paul Categories Jith Paul
Tips: Making the most of a Festival Run “Having your passion project resonate with a jury far away, and with audiences you have never met, is validating.” – Jith Paul Categories Jith Paul
Review: Buzkashi Boys “This film still haunts me. The story is relatable. Many of us want to escape what we sometimes see as our destiny.” – Jith Paul Categories Jith Paul
Favourite Mirror Shots in Movies “From a technical and practical aspect, I marvel at the ability to hide crew, camera and equipment, especially when it is done practically with little to no post-production help. As a filmmaker, I realize that this is especially challenging to achieve in a shot with camera movement.” – Jith Paul Categories Jith Paul
Review: Barbarian “Barbarian is an artistic, well made horror film that succeeds in keeping its audience on edge and constantly afraid of what might happen next. It is well worth the time spent watching.” – Nick McKay Categories Nick McKay
Tips: Creating a Trailer to Promote your Film “Whether you are gearing up for a festival run or theatrical exhibition, a trailer can be used to showcase the talent of your cast and crew, show off your locations and sometimes the scale of your production. ” – Jith Paul Categories Jith Paul
Tips: Getting your Film seen by an Audience “You’ve gone through pre-production, shot and edited and mastered your film and it is spectacular. Now you want to share this masterpiece with the world. Here are a few tips.” – Jith Paul Categories Jith Paul
Event: Digi60 Filmmakers’ Festival 2022 “The technology has changed but the fundamentals of visual story telling are still the same and it’s great to see that spirit of continuous learning and camaraderie carry forward into a new generation of filmmakers.” – Jith Paul Categories Jith Paul
Review: Dear Evan Hansen “If you are thinking about watching a film that addresses mental health, or you are someone who struggles with mental health and may be searching for a character to relate to, then this movie is not for you.” – Catharine Horsley Categories Catharine Horsley
Review: Clifford The Big Red Dog “This film is heartwarming, and conveys a sense of nostalgia by causing the audience to reflect on their own lives when they were kids.” – Catharine Horsley Categories Catharine Horsley
