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Sing Sing is a 2023 film directed by Greg Kwedar. It follows a diverse group of inmates in a prison who participate in a musical program, using their creativity to express themselves and find redemption. As they confront their pasts, the power of the arts helps them forge connections and redefine their identities. Check out the latest review!
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It's that time of the year for our annual overview episode of Worcester Film Festival. This year at Worcester Film Festival 2024, The Glacé Film Club once again dived into the goings on of the festival to share with you all that went on at the event.
In its fourth year it was time to step up the coverage even further. So strap in for a wonderful array of conversations with attendees, filmmakers, actors and the organisers of the festival to give a huge insight into the atmosphere of this year's event.
Marcus will take you through all that went on across the whole 4 days, including some exclusive chats with award winners at the legendary awards gala hosted on the final night of the festival.
This episode is an unbelievable insight for anyone who loves filmmaking, short films or is just intrigued by how the whole process comes together.
Worcester Film Festival this year took place between the 25th - 28th September with the programme featuring a wide array of short films, feature films, networking events, Q&As and a pitching event.
If you want to find out which films were screened, the winners of the awards or just find out more about the festival, head over to their website, worcesterfilmfestival.co.uk
A big thank you to the event organisers for inviting us along to be the official podcast partners of the festival as well as a huge thank you to everyone who spared some time to have a chat with us.
See below the details of everyone who featured in the episode in order of appearance;
Worcester Film Festival
https://www.instagram.com/worcesterfilmfestival/
Guy Nicholls (Writer/Director)
https://www.instagram.com/guynicholls9889/
Joshua Chandos (Actor)
https://www.instagram.com/joshua_chandos/
Lennon Widdows (Actor)
Anthony Sutcliffe (Writer/Director)
https://www.instagram.com/anthonysutcliffe/
Nick Hendrix (Actor)
Simon Firth (Director)
https://www.instagram.com/redstable/
Jeremy Sharp (Documentary Subject)
Reid Stasiak (Director)
George Mckay (Editor)
Robbie Clear (Sound Recordist)
Luke Morgan (Writer/Director)
https://www.instagram.com/morgan_bros/
Anne Sophy Schliecher (Actor/Fight Coordinator)
https://www.instagram.com/annesophyschleicher/
Tom Paul Martin (Writer/Director)
https://www.instagram.com/tompaulmartin/
Barra Convery (Writer/Director)
https://www.instagram.com/barra_con/
Stuart Conran (Prosthetics Effects Designer)
https://www.instagram.com/stuconfx/
Jacob T McClean (Writer/Director)
https://www.instagram.com/jacobtmcclean/
Abbie May Wilson (Actor)
https://www.instagram.com/abbiemaywilson/
Molly Wise (Writer/Director)
https://www.instagram.com/m0llywise/
Gabriella Tavini (Actor)
https://www.instagram.com/gabriellatavini/
Jackson Steele (Composer)
Brian Muir (Sculptor)
Tom Rean (Producer)
https://www.instagram.com/tom_rean/
Megan Oxtoby (Actor)
https://www.instagram.com/meganoxtoby/
Hendrik Harms (Festival Organiser)
https://www.instagram.com/hendrik_harms_/
Kirstie Gregory (Festival Organiser)
https://www.instagram.com/kirstiegregoryfilm/
The Glacé Film Club is produced by Glacé Media
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In conversation with Marcus in the latest episode is Festival Director at Bolton Film Festival, Adrian Barber.
The 8th edition of the film festival begins on the 2nd October running until the 6th October 2024. With the online edition running from the 9th - 20th October. Adrian very kindly sat down with Marcus to share stories about how he started the festival, his experiences setting up pop up cinema nights whilst travelling and the positive impact that the festival and film has on the local area.
Being from Bolton, Marcus feels a special connection to this festival, so the local impact of the festival with Adrian was something Marcus was really keen to explore. After 8 years of running the festival, Adrian has learned a lot, but his overwhelming passion towards the power of short films and the impact they can have in clear.
If you want to learn more about Bolton Film Festival and get hold of passes to the event, head over to their website;
https://www.boltonfilmfestival.com/
You can also follow them on their social media channels below;
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/boltonfilmfest/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/boltonfilmfest/
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This is the fourth and final episode of our 4-part mini series in partnership with Worcester Film Festival. With the first day of Worcester Film Festival starting today (25th September 2024), we've been building the excitement with 4 exclusive episodes featuring filmmakers and actors whose films will be screened at this year's festival.
In this finale, it's the big one! Marcus has a conversation with the driving forces behind Worcester Film Festival, festival organisers, Hendrik Harms and Kirstie Gregory. With the festival heading into its fourth year, Hendrik and Kirstie took the time out to tell Marcus just what they have planned for this year's edition of the festival.
Marcus always loves speaking with them both and this episode was no different. Throughout the conversation, Hendrik and Kirstie share their excitement for this year's festival, give updates on what has changed since last year and quite simply throw plenty of film excitement and enthusiasm our way. Which is exactly what we love on this podcast.
This mini-series has been a joy all round and to top it off with a conversation with the organisers really is the icing on the cake. This episode is your guide to Worcester Film Festival but also film festivals in general. So if you're intrigued about what it takes to pull together a festival like this you'll absolutely love this conversation.
If you want to find out more about Worcester Film Festival 2024 head over to their website at;
https://www.worcesterfilmfestival.co.uk/
You can also find more information on their Instagram page at;
https://www.instagram.com/worcesterfilmfestival/
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This is the third episode of our 4-part mini series in partnership with Worcester Film Festival. With the first day of Worcester Film Festival fast approaching (25th September 2024), we're building the excitement with 4 exclusive episodes featuring filmmakers and actors whose films will be screened at this year's festival.
In the third episode, Marcus has a conversation with Martha Treves and Lia Gomez-Lang. Writer and director Martha, alongside producer Lia, have a fascinating conversation with Marcus about what it takes to get a project off the ground, their journey's into the world of film as well as want went into the making of the short film "Something Else".
“Something Else” follows estranged daughter Lily as she returns home to assist her mother in the search of her lost beloved pet “Shadow”. In turn the film explores loneliness and separation as mother and daughter try to find a way back into their distancing relationship.
Together Martha and Lia run the film production company "RAX Films".
"Something Else" will be screened at Worcester Film Festival at 2:30pm on Friday 27th September and 9am on the Saturday the 28th September 2024.
Worcester Film Festival is taking place from the 25th September 2024 to the 28th September 2024. Tickets and passes for the festival can be found on their website at;
https://www.worcesterfilmfestival.co.uk/
You can also find more information on their Instagram page at;
https://www.instagram.com/worcesterfilmfestival/
If you want to find out more about Martha Treves, Lia Gomez-Lang and their production company RAX films head over to their Instagram pages at;
https://www.instagram.com/marthatreves/
https://www.instagram.com/liagomezlang/
https://www.instagram.com/rax_films/
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This is the second episode of our 4-part mini series in partnership with Worcester Film Festival. With the first day of Worcester Film Festival fast approaching (25th September 2024), we're building the excitement with 4 exclusive episodes featuring filmmakers and actors whose films will be screened at this year's festival.
In the second episode, Marcus has a conversation with Jacob McClean and Abbie May Wilson. Writer and Director Jacob, alongside actress Abbie, have an insightful conversation with Marcus about their journey as student filmmakers, passions for 1930s cinema as well as want went into the making of the short film "Whistling Dixie".
"Whistling Dixie" is a black and white short film set in 1930s Hollywood. The film follows aspiring actress Betty Murphy as she struggles through the darker side of Hollywood during the golden age of cinema. Shot using filmmaking techniques of the time, "Whistling Dixie" was Jacob's final submission as a film student and marks the culmination of all his cinematic interests and visions.
"Whistling Dixie" will be screened at Worcester Film Festival at 11:00am and 6:30pm on the 27th September 2024.
Worcester Film Festival is taking place from the 25th September 2024 to the 28th September 2024. Tickets and passes for the festival can be found on their website at;
https://www.worcesterfilmfestival.co.uk/
You can also find more information on their Instagram page at;
https://www.instagram.com/worcesterfilmfestival/
If you want to find out more about Jacob T McClean and Abbie May Wilson head over to their Instagram pages at;
https://www.instagram.com/jacobtmcclean/
https://www.instagram.com/abbiemaywilson/
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This is the first episode of our 4-part mini series in partnership with Worcester Film Festival. With the first day of Worcester Film Festival fast approaching (25th September 2024), we'll be building the excitement with 4 exclusive episodes featuring filmmakers and actors whose films will be screened at this year's festival.
In the first episode, Marcus has a conversation with brotherly filmmaking duo, Morgan Brothers. Writer and Director, Luke Morgan alongside brother and composer Jake Morgan have an enthusiastic conversation with Marcus about their passion for filmmaking, what inspires the stories they tell and what it took to produce their new feature film "Froggie" in the space of a year.
"Froggie" is a bilingual production featuring both Irish and English dialogue. Shot in their hometown of Galway, the duo discuss the cultural elements of the film, why working alongside the actors and filmmakers they have continuously collaborated with was so satisfying and how it felt to pack out a cinema for the film's premiere in their hometown.
"Froggie" will be screened at Worcester Film Festival at 12:45pm on the 27th September 2024.
Worcester Film Festival is taking place from the 25th September 2024 to the 28th September 2024. Tickets and passes for the festival can be found on their website at;
https://www.worcesterfilmfestival.co.uk/
You can also find more information on their Instagram page at;
https://www.instagram.com/worcesterfilmfestival/
If you want to find out more about Morgan Brothers head over to their website at;
https://www.morganbrothers.ie/
Or follow them on Instagram at;
https://www.instagram.com/morgan_bros/
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Sean Durkin’s biopic about the Von Erichs captures what it means to be a part of a community and the tragedy, love, and commitment wrapped with it. Released by A24, this could be Zac Efron’s most important and reflective piece of work to date. Check out the latest review.
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Based on a true scandal, Wicked Little Letters follows the investigation into an anonymous author sending a series of crude messages to the residents of a quaint seaside town of Littlehampton. Set in the 1920s at the height of the Suffragette Movement, the film pushes the boundaries of 'acceptable language'. Jonny Sweet's writing and Thea Sharrock's direction dance together in this seemingly 'British' comedy. Check out the latest review.
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John McTiernan's 1999 adaptation of the Thomas Crown Affair sees Pierce Brosnan play a billionaire who steals a painting from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. WIth Russo in hot pursuit, the film grapples with desire, love, and the surreal. A seemingly 'classic' cat and mouse tale, but who is chasing who? Check out the latest review.
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Twisters dives into the natural phenomena that are Tornados and the devastating impact they can have whilst theorising on how interested parties may attempt to tame them. Through the modern lens of the digital world, "Tornado Wranglers", aspiring scientists and commercial speculators coalesce at the eye of this summer blockbuster. Check out our review to find out what Callum and Marcus had to say about it.
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The Bikeriders draws on material from Danny Lyon's photo-book - it tells the story of The Vandals Motorcycle Club, a fictional version of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club, that came out of Illinois in the 1930s. Jeff Nichols' direction focuses on what it means to be part of a community, what it means to be a man, and how these are culturally constructed. Check out the latest review!
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Kinds of Kindness explores patriarchal power, constructs of the self, and what it means to love. Kinds of Kindness is a bizarre exploration of human desire - Yorgos Lanthimos isn't kind to the viewer with this cinematic triptych. We were left wanting some more kindness. Check out the latest review to see what we thought!
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Wes Anderson's latest adaptation of a Roald Dahl anthology is a meditation on how we make sense of what we see, beyond what’s immediately visible. Henry Sugar is a bachelor who discovers a medical journal about a man who can see without his eyes. It suggests that reality can be something that is felt and thought rather than literally ‘seen’. Phantasmagorical in nature, as always Anderson's picture is a masterclass in set design, laden with quirky intricacies. A toast to Henry Sugar and what can - and can't - be seen, only imagined.
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Brian De Palma’s 1983 ‘classic’, Scarface, tells the story of Tony Montana, a Cuban political refugee escaping Castro’s communist regime. He seeks political asylum in Miami and becomes a powerful drug lord. His success is short-lived, however, when his regime is toppled by his own hubris. 1980s masculinity is in full show here! Check out the latest review!
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Cord Jefferson’s directorial debut, American Fiction, follows the story of writer Thelonius ‘Monk’ Ellison - he’s disillusioned with how black Americans are portrayed through literature. He decides to write a satirical ‘black’ book to highlight the essentialism of race politics. A comment on race, narrative, and history, this sees Jeffrey Wright give a stunning performance, challenging the zeitgeist of race politics.
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In conversation with Marcus in the latest episode is Festival Director at Manchester Film Festival, Neil Jeram-Croft.
The 10th edition of the film festival begins on the 15th March running until 24th March 2024. Neil very kindly sat down with Marcus to share stories about how he started the festival a decade ago, what attendees can expect from the festival and what drives him and the team to keep growing the festival that is now such a big part of the UK film scene.
Film festivals are integral to the film industry so hearing from someone at the heart of the festival scene is a real insight. We're big believers in bringing people together around film and film festivals are absolutely the place to do this. So hearing from Neil and the reasons why film drives him so much is yet another reason to get out there and get involved with a festival like Manchester.
If you want to learn more about Manchester Film Festival and get hold of tickets to the screenings head over to their website;
https://manchesterfilmfestival.com/
You can also follow them on their social media channels below;
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/mcrfilmfestival/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/mcrfilmfestival
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Jonathan Glazer's latest film, The Zone of Interest, is a powerful reflection on genocide in 1940s Europe. Combining Kubrick-esque cinematography with documentary-style precision, Glazer's film speaks to the present as a warning, that humans have historically and are presently, complicit in mass genocide. Silence is not an option. It pushes us to think about the weight of history and how it rests on our present - a powerful and solemn contribution to Holocaust study. Check out the latest review.
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In the latest conversation episode, Marcus spoke with Director of the short documentary "Life Over Death", Gillian Davies.
During their conversation Marcus and Gillian spoke about the film that won Best Documentary at Worcester Film Festival in 2023. The film explores the charnel house underneath the home of the Bishop of Worcester, the history behind it and how it inspired the bishop's late wife to write the book "A Tour of Bones".
The documentary is not only historically fascinating but explores bigger themes of life and death and how embracing the notion of death can help us appreciate life more.
Gillian also discusses her wider love for filmmaking, the impact this film and the act of producing films has on her and her plans for the future.
This is a wonderful chat that explores many insightful areas offering a great look into what it takes to produce such a documentary.
"Life Over Death" is to be screened at Worcester Cathedral on the 9th March 2024. You can find tickets online here;
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/life-over-death-cathedral-screening-tickets-814134116057
Gillian in the director of Worcester communications agency Conteur. You can find out more about them and see the trailer to the film via the links below;
https://conteur.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/conteuruk/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=em01QGh_bWw
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Andrew Haigh's All of Us Strangers is a powerful evocation of memory, trauma, loss, and sexuality. It follows the story of Adam, a reclusive screenwriter living in London, who is coming to terms with the death of his parents - they died when he was a child. He also meets Harry, a troubled soul who is living in his apartment block. The two strike a relationship, they navigate the sinews of memory and trauma, and try to understand how these feelings inform and shape their present. Check out the latest review!
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