A couple of noteworthy revelations in the interesting below 8-minute conversation between the BBC’s Marc Cole, Kenyan filmmaker Wanuri Kahiu (above-right, director of much talked-about sci-fi short, Pumzi), and Brit filmmaker Martha Fiennes. The focus is on women filmmakers; however, both guests (both women) dropped little nuggets worth sharing here.
First, Wandiru’s short film, Pumzi, which has received mucho pub on this blog since we were first made aware of it, will be screening at next month’s New York African Film Festival. I checked the festival’s website, but it hasn’t been updated with 2010 listings; however, I hope that’s rectified soon enough. And since I live in New York, you can be sure that I’ll make every effort to see it, along with the festival’s other offerings.
Secondly, Martha Fiennes talks about a thriller, titled Blown, that she’s been trying to get produced for some time,...
First, Wandiru’s short film, Pumzi, which has received mucho pub on this blog since we were first made aware of it, will be screening at next month’s New York African Film Festival. I checked the festival’s website, but it hasn’t been updated with 2010 listings; however, I hope that’s rectified soon enough. And since I live in New York, you can be sure that I’ll make every effort to see it, along with the festival’s other offerings.
Secondly, Martha Fiennes talks about a thriller, titled Blown, that she’s been trying to get produced for some time,...
- 3/15/2010
- by Tambay
- ShadowAndAct
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