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FILM FOCUS: EPISODE 10- THE 80’S EDITION WITH SPECIAL GUEST, STRANGER THINGS’ LYNDA REISS

  In this episode  Sarah and I review recent releases Tickled, a bizarre and chilling documentary into the sinister world of competitive tickling...

DADA and Film: Rebellion Of The Objects - The Curious and Bizarre

 A specially commissioned article for Film Focus' Emily Cook from Mike Freedman, founder of the world's first Dadaist festival: LonDADA Back in late spring...

Exclusive interview: Here's what happened when I spoke to BBC Proms Multi-Camera Director Peter Maniura

I'm passionate about telling the stories of intriguing, inspired and  successful people within the Film and TV industry so that others can be positively in...

Announcing Steem Guild, a second stage project to continue supporting good authors after Project Curie

We are pleased to announce the launch of a new project backed by Ned Scott, who has donated voting power to create Steem Guild. Steem Guild was formed primarily...

What really happens on a Hen do / Bachelorette party... Manx style

When most people think of these kinds of weekends they imagine laddish behavior and rowdy gaggles of drunk women... this isn't always the case.  Last weeke...

Today's Project: Filming a Casting Session with Simon Amstell (Never Mind the Buzzcocks)

Today I was luckily enough to film a casting session for Comedian and Writer Simon Amstell's latest project. It was superb getting back to grips with the camera...

Revealing Number 1 in our Count Down of 5 Female Filmmakers You Should Know About: MARY HARRON

Drum-roll please.... The number one spot is held by....  Mary Harron who directed the 2000 physiological thriller American Psycho. American Psycho Promotio...

5 Female Filmmakers You Should Know About - Count Down - Presenting Number 2: MAYA DEREN

 Creepy and disturbing visions.... At number two in our count down is experimental filmaker  Maya Deren who wrote, produced, co-directed and starred i...

5 Female Filmmakers You Should Know About - Count Down - Presenting Number 3: PENELOPE SPHEERIS

 At number three in our count down is Penelope Spheeris who surprisingly  directed cult classic, bromance comedey Wayne’s World (1992).  What’s i...

5 Female Filmmakers You Should Know About - Count Down - Presenting Number 4: AMMA ASANTE

 At number four in our count down is Amma Asante who directed ‘Belle’ (2013)  What’s it all about? Belle is a film directed by  BAFTA award winni...

5 Female Filmmakers You Should Know About - Count Down - Presenting Number 5: LYNNE RAMSAY

It’s no secret that sadly, the film industry and Hollywood in particular are male dominated arenas and that still today there are a whole array of gender barrie...

THE ISLE OF MAN FILM FESTIVAL 2016 -A week of parties, red carpets and a lot of hard work!

I’ve been rather busy…. I’ve spent the last week working as Media Producer for the fabulous Isle of Man Film Festival as part of their core team. Working with D...

Continued.... Film Location Locator - Discovering Jean-Luc Godard's set for 'Le Mépris' (1963) in Capri- Italy.

Several of you lovely people have asked me for a few more photographs of my amazing trip to Capri the other week. It's such a beautiful place, I couldn't help b...

Film Location Locator - Discovering Jean-Luc Godard's set for 'Le Mépris' (1963) in Capri- Italy.

Last week I undertook a mission to travel to the beautiful Island of Capri and locate the iconic film set used in Jean-Luc Godard's famous New Wave French film ...

A Message From Me... One of My First Attemps at Presenting to Camera... How do I do? :)

The first in my video series created in conjunction with the Isle of Man Film Festival. Passionate about film...? Film Focus' Emily reveals how to be a part of ...

My Interview With The Man Behind Some of Your Favourite Films inc. SENNA, AMY, Man From U.N.C.L.E, The Lady in The Van, Allegiant

Hi Steemions...In this exclusive special guest interview, I  catch up with one of the worlds leading  feature film colorists , Paul Ensby, in his...

Leonardo Dicaprio's Week on Steemit- Some Filmic Motivation to get you through your week on Steemit!

Monday - Leo discovers Steemit - there's a sense of optimism on the horizon Tuesday - Leo struggles to think of  that 'Killer Post' Wednesday - Leo's almos...

Video - My Review of New Release 'Me Before You'

The disabled community were not happy at all with the portrayal of disability in Me Before you, the latest film from Hollow Crown Director Thea Sharrock.  ...

Film Focus on :Batman v Superman: The Dawn of Justice (review)

The greatly anticipated superhero film, Warner bros' Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, is the latest film from director Zack Snyder  which cam out earlie...

Guerrillas in the Mist- The Faces Through the STEEM - (Let's get introduced on a personal level)

One thing I'd like to dissolve on Steemit is the sense of anonymity. I'd like to get to know about YOU, and your actual life. Your life both on and off this won...