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Katabasis by Samantha Casella: A Haunting Exploration of Trauma and the Psyche

Posted on January 22, 2025

Samantha Casella's debut feature, Katabasis, dives unflinchingly into the abyss of childhood trauma, unraveling the tangled threads of memory, obsession, and identity. This haunting psychological drama blurs the lines between reality and hallucination, pulling viewers into the fractured psyche of its protagonist, Nora. Nora's existence is a precarious balancing act between victimhood and culpability, shaped by a past she cannot escape. Casella constructs a narrative that is both surreal and deeply...

Allan Gutheim | Interview

Posted on December 23, 2024

by RSTMP

RSTMPA : What initially drew you to filmmaking? Allan : I have always been interested in film. Have been a collector of classic films and TV series on DVD for many years. Started at an early age with cinefilm. Through my profession in music it became natural to start making music videos for my own music. From there it was not a long step to also producing short films. RSTMPA : Who...

Mario Telles | Interview

Posted on December 23, 2024

by RSTMP

RSTMPA: What initially drew you to filmmaking? Mario: Telling stories. I have always loved feeling and emotion. RSTMPA: Who are your filmmaking influences, and how do they inspire your work? Mario: Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Scorsese, Gene Roddenberry, and Vince Gilligan. These four filmmakers could tell any story with any character. The talent and body of work of each of these filmmakers is incredible. RSTMPA: What are some of the biggest challenges you face...

How Fan Communities Are Driving Film Market Success

Posted on August 29, 2024

by RSTMP

In the constantly-evolving landscape of the entertainment industry, fan communities have emerged as a formidable force capable of driving the success of films. These passionate groups of individuals, united by their shared love for a particular franchise or actor, are transforming the way movies are marketed, distributed, and consumed. By leveraging their influence and reach, fan communities are playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of the film market. One...

Timmy Osoba | Interview

Posted on July 9, 2024

by RSTMP

RSTMPA : What initially drew me to film?? Timmy : When I was young, I always liked films, I would come home everyday and I would watch about two to three films a day and also I loved to write. I'll write short stories and I have one diary that I'll write my thoughts about everyday and every time. I'll write all day everyday, even when I'm in class. RSTMPA : Who...

PROBAHO | REVIEW

Posted on June 22, 2024

by RSTMP

"Probaho" directed by Samiran a Bengali term translating to "perhaps" or "maybe," is a feature film that delicately explores unexpressed emotions, unfolding through the perspective of Priya (portrayed by compelling Mrittika), whose eyes convey hope and eventual heartbreak. The film opens with a carefree Priya, her laughter echoing as she and her sister celebrate a fallen kite. This innocent joy sets the stage for Priya's journey, one filled with yearning and...

Curtis Worrall | Interview

Posted on June 15, 2024

by RSTMP

RSTMPA : What initially drew you to filmmaking? Curtis : I was born in 1974 in England, and my mother was a single mother. Once a week she would do the groceries, and I would go to the cinema alone from an early age. It was the blockbuster era, I saw Superman, Grease, The Empire Strikes Back. Alien and Jaws. That set me up to see the quality of the silver screen...

Sybil D. Jatta | Interview

Posted on June 7, 2024

by RSTMP

RSTMPA: What initially drew you to filmmaking? Sybil: It was the ancestors that drew me into this endeavor, because I am not trained as a filmmaker, it is all passion, and spirit led. RSTMPA: Who are your filmmaking influences, and how do they inspire your work? Sybil: I truly admire, documentary films. When I have viewed various subjects and themes, I gain inspiration from the filmmaker and the story they bring forth to...

Giulia Viero | Interview

Posted on June 6, 2024

by RSTMP

RSTMPA : What initially drew you to filmmaking? Guilia : I was a photographer first, then little by little I started to explore the possibility of filming. I have always seen video as the possibility of creating moving photographs! In fact, this background as a photographer is clearly visible in the filming of my documentary. RSTMPA : Who are your filmmaking influences, and how do they inspire your work? Guilia : I never...

John Kestner | Interview

Posted on June 3, 2024

by RSTMP

RSTMPA -What initially drew you to filmmaking? John - I've been a film fan for my entire life and grew up in front of a television or in a movie theater—and even a drive-in movie theater! RSTMPA -Who are your filmmaking influences, and how do they inspire your work? John - I'm a huge fan of Stanley Kubrick, but there are so many other directors I admire like Billy Wilder, Blake Edwards, Mel...

Katabasis by Samantha Casella: A Haunting Exploration of Trauma and the Psyche

Allan Gutheim | Interview

Mario Telles | Interview

How Fan Communities Are Driving Film Market Success

Timmy Osoba | Interview

PROBAHO | REVIEW

Curtis Worrall | Interview

Sybil D. Jatta | Interview

Giulia Viero | Interview

John Kestner | Interview

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