Let’s have a conversation. What comes into your mind when someone tells you they spent 50 years in prison? Your brain might automatically think dangerous person or ex-felon. And if you found yourself in the same room as someone with that history, would you look at your surroundings a little more cautiously or find yourself clutching your handbag…
Filmmaking often looks glamorous from the outside the finished frames, the festival screenings, the cinematic escape. But as director and actor Josh Shea reminds us, the reality is far more grounded. It’s early mornings before sunrise, coffee in hand, and a quiet moment of disbelief where you ask yourself, what are we actually doing? In this…
For her debut short film Billie, Safi Tobi brings a sharp sense of humour to moments of discomfort, grief, and awkward human connection. Balancing comedy with emotional weight, the film feels both deeply personal and self-aware unafraid to poke fun at cinematic tropes while still taking its characters seriously. Having previously worked on major productions including Ted…
Over the Shoulder spoke to the fascinating actor and director MJ Lee about her role in the short film Mr Strappy and her experience in the show. When did you discover your passion for acting? It’s interesting because even though I always loved performance, it never was an option because it was not considered a ”real…
