In this poetic, archival feature documentary narrated by Laurie Anderson, Lisa Rovner uncovers the untold story of the formidable women that helped shape electronic music.
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In this poetic, archival feature documentary narrated by Laurie Anderson, Lisa Rovner uncovers the untold story of the formidable women that helped shape electronic music.
Marc Isaac’s film is a brazen hybrid featuring himself and a cast of real people that gather in his home to a scripted narrative on the theme of hospitality inspired by their personal backgrounds. Although some of the scenes (including the opener) genuinely ring true, there’s no knowing just how much is artifice.
“Film About A Father Who…” is Sachs’ attempt to understand her wayward and seemingly unknowable father Ira and the complex web of family ties woven by decades of his promiscuity. Filmed over the course of 35 years in a variety of formats, the film charts Ira’s multiple wives, innumerable girlfriends and his ever-growing list of offspring.
We first heard of Ben Mullinkosson after giving his film “Don’t Be A Dick About It” a standing ovation at Sheffield Doc/Fest 2019, one of our favourites of that year’s edition. Here’s a selection of some of his favourite documentaries.
We’re teaming up with our favourite festival news platform Film Fest Report, to bring you a top 10 of our favourite short films available on the Selects platform.
We’ve spent the past week delving into this phenomenal collection and have emerged to bring you 10 stunning must-see films.
What will the impact of Covid-19 be on film festivals after the crisis? Is 2020 an existential moment for the format? Does it need a rethink? We spoke with Sheffield Doc/Fest Director Cintia Gil.
Despite the global pandemic, Sheffield Doc/Fest will deliver on its promise to filmmakers and industry representatives, exceptionally holding its flagship pitching initiatives, MeetMarket (for features and series) and Alternate Realities Talent Market (for new media creatives), via virtual video-conferencing from the 8th to 10th of June 2020.
CK Goldiing is a writer and filmmaker from Sheffield, UK who got in touch with Documentary Weekly to submit his rivetingly feel-good first short film, ‘61 HUGS’. After helplessly falling for this gem of a film, we set out to speak to the man himself.
Documentary Weekly met with musician and filmmaker Elizabeth Sankey to chat about her new film, ‘Romantic Comedy’, the day after it’s live-scored UK premiere at Sheffield Doc/Fest.
Documentary Weekly met with director Pia Hellenthal at Sheffield Doc/Fest 19 to talk about her new film, ‘Searching Eva’, ahead of its UK premiere.
Documentary Weekly met up with Kristof Bilsen at Sheffield Doc/Fest 2019 to talk about his latest film, 'Mother', ahead of it’s international premiere.
2019 was another bumper year for the festival - here’s a summary of our best bits and films to look out for this year.
