Sarah Niemann is a filmmaker based in Germany. With two friends she sailed from Estonia to Sweden, documenting the beginning of their trans-Atlantic journey for her film ‘Setting Sails’. You can find her work on her Instagram and website. Sarah Niemann interview I started out in Visual Arts and got my first job… Continue reading Setting Sails – Sarah Niemann
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Sapeurs en Danger – User Showcase
Mikey Matthews is a video producer based in Melbourne, Australia, who has travelled around the world in pursuit of photo documentary subjects. His latest film, ‘Sapeurs En Danger’, led him to the Congo’s best dressed man, as well as being held to ransom by the Brazzaville police… Mikey Matthews Give us a bit of… Continue reading Sapeurs en Danger – User Showcase
The Soul of a Statue – Thomas Hogben
Thomas Hogben Give us a bit of detail about yourself – background, profession, how you got into filmmaking and your current role I’m based in Scotland and grew up in the Highlands, before going down to Edinburgh to study Photography and Film Production in 2008. Following this, I had a real interest in visual effects and… Continue reading The Soul of a Statue – Thomas Hogben
Guardians of Ua Huka – Ben Cherry
Ben Cherry is a natural history filmmaker with his own production company, Wild Cherry Media. His latest film takes viewers to remote island of Ua Huka in French Polynesia. Tuhuna is a guardian, working with the community to preserve all aspects of island life and conserve it for the next generation. Ben Cherry interview Give us a… Continue reading Guardians of Ua Huka – Ben Cherry
Best Documentary – FilmConvert Competition 2019
Dmitry Gubin’s profile of pianist Stephen Ridley won Best Documentary at the FilmConvert Competition 2019: “With his incredible charisma and musical energy, he charges everyone he meets on his way. His fate is a vivid example of the fact that a person is able to create his desired future in spite of life circumstances.” “His… Continue reading Best Documentary – FilmConvert Competition 2019
The King of Fish and Chips – User Showcase
Stephen Derluguian, filmmaker and colorist, discusses the intricate process of grading ‘The King of Fish and Chips’, and how FilmConvert’s film grain helped created a cohesive look out of a wide array of footage, from archival film scans dating back to the 1960s to contemporary Arri Alexa interview footage. The King of Fish and Chips,… Continue reading The King of Fish and Chips – User Showcase
Kayan: Beyond The Rings
Marko Randelovic is a self-taught documentary filmmaker from the UK. His film ‘Kayan’ explores the so-called ‘long-neck’ villages of Northern Thailand and the relationship of the Kayan people to their tourists and visitors. Marko Randelovic I travel around the world making documentary films about stories that inspire or excite me, I’ve been doing this for… Continue reading Kayan: Beyond The Rings
True Grit – Jake Wooten
Saved from a dysfunctional family situation at a young age, Jake Wooten was taken in by his aunt and uncle, who had to completely change the way he saw and interacted with the world. Joseph Perrin interview Give us a bit of detail about yourself – background, profession, how you got into filmmaking and your… Continue reading True Grit – Jake Wooten
The Strongest Man of Berlin – FilmConvert Competition winner 2018
Felix and Isabella Hoffman won the FilmConvert Short Film Competition Documentary category with their personal short film, ‘The Strongest Man of Berlin’. the strongest man of Berlin (English subtitles) from dough-studios on Vimeo. Give us a bit of detail about yourself – background, profession, how you got into filmmaking and your current role We are… Continue reading The Strongest Man of Berlin – FilmConvert Competition winner 2018
Marie Lenfant – User Showcase
Pascal Boudet I’m a 34 years old French artist that started as a music composer (under the alias “Cyesm”). I’m composing for video for more than a decade. 8 years ago, I met a director (and a friend!) who needed music for his film. I had a passion for photography and at some point, he… Continue reading Marie Lenfant – User Showcase