Interview with APRIL 2022 Winner: Dion Costelloe
We had the chance to talk to the director of our April 2022 Film of the Month – the excellent ‘Waking Up‘ – Dion Costelloe. JL: Congrats on the awards, Dion! How is ‘Waking Up’ faring so far at […]
5 Films Whose Sequels Were Quite Different
Usually, one knows what to expect when it comes to a sequel. If it’s based off a book or another type of material, then the story is already out there. If not, most of the time, there will be […]
The Curious Case of Netflix
Netflix is the name that became pretty much synonymous with the (legal) online streaming of films and TV shows. Phrases such as ‘Netflix and chill’ became quite prominent neologisms, and account sharing schemes became some of the most complex […]
10 Noteworthy Bruce Willis Films
It was recently announced that Bruce Willis will retire due to health issues – there will be a flurry of films coming out in the next year or two, but barring any surprises, their quality is likely to not […]
February-March 2022 Screenplay Competition Winners
Hi there, The winners of the FEBRUARY-MARCH Screenplay Competition have just been announced on our website as well as on our social media pages. You can see all winners and nominees here: https://tmff.net/winners/screenplay-competition/february-march-2022/ Therefore, Thomas Brannagan wins the February-March […]
The Best of Hayao Miyazaki
Hayao Miyazaki is without a doubt one of the finest filmmakers out there when it comes to animated movies. His projects span over five decades, and although his 2013 film was supposed to have been his last, he is […]
8 Netflix Documentaries to Watch Right Now
Netlfix quite often prioritises quantity over quality, which sometimes results in really bad series or films – that shouldn’t be a secret to anyone who spontaneously decided to give a new release a go, and regretting it 15 minutes […]
5 Surprises from the 2022 Academy Awards
The Academy Awards came and went – a bit later than usual – and with an ever-shrinking audience. Thankfully, the quality of filmmaking was a little bit better than last year (it couldn’t really get much worse), but the […]
Incastrati (Review)
At some point last month, I felt like watching a comedy series – that doesn’t happen often, since I’m not exactly a big fan of most recent comedies, be it series or feature films. I had a recommendation from […]
4 Things We Know About Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
The last Lord of the Rings titled project came out in 2003 – almost 20 years ago. Then, between 2012 and 2014 we got a trilogy based on Tolkien’s prequel, The Hobbit. It’s quite notable that the three films, […]
How Films and Series are Portraying Covid
The Covid pandemic started two years ago, and while things are undoubtedly better and less uncertain these days, we are still all dealing with the social, economic and psychological effects that it brought along. It played out very differently […]
Top 7 Mystery-Thriller K-Dramas
K-Dramas are mostly on everyone’s lips right now. The genre emanates from South Korea and has managed to find its way into different countries. Currently, they have become known worldwide and have also achieved high viewership ratings. This is […]
6 Films That Deserved the Best Picture Oscar
Some years are more difficult then others when picking a big winner, and thus throughout history, many extraordinary projects have failed to pick up the biggest award on the biggest stage. Sure, across the Oscars, BAFTAs and Golden Globes, […]
Interview with January 2022 Winner: Hans Vannetelbosch
2022 is still fresh, and we have our first winner of the year. January 2022 was a great month in terms of entries, and in the end, the project which came up on top was Hans Vannetelbosch’s Beau Monde. […]
The Best Films Coming to the Glasgow Film Festival
You’ve seen Cannes, you’ve seen Toronto, now come see Glasgow. If you’re a lover of film festivals, then you’ll know that the Glasgow Film Festival is just about to kick off at the Glasgow Film Theatre once again. The […]
December-January 2022 Screenplay Competition Winners
Hi there, The winners of the December-January Screenplay Competition have just been announced on our website as well as on our social media pages. You can see all winners and nominees here: https://tmff.net/winners/screenplay-competition/december-january-2022/ Therefore, Michael Holliday wins the December-January […]
7 Books Not Adapted into Films
Quite often, a well loved booked will get adapted into a movie or a tv series, and it will turn out quite badly. Fans of the original content will usually complain about the quality of the adaptation, frequently citing […]
Formula 1 – Drive to Survive: The Good and the Bad
Formula 1 just had one of its most exciting seasons last year, with Mercedes’ and Lewis Hamilton’s year-long dominance finally broken by Max Verstappen of Red Bull. And, as has been the case for the last three seasons, it […]
Terminator 2: Judgement Day – Greatest Sequel Ever?
There are few sequels in the history of cinema that are considered better than the originals that preceded them, but James Cameron’s Terminator 2: Judgement Day is widely considered to be one of them. Indeed, the 1991 time travelling […]
11 Amazing David Attenborough Documentaries
Who doesn’t like Sir David Attenborough? I grew up watching his documentaries alongside my parents, and I am always happy whenever I hear he has a new series coming out. Over his decades of activity, the 95-year-old has done […]
Film of the Year 2021 Announced
Hello there, After carefully considering thousands of projects over the past year, selecting precisely 291 films and trailers in the 2021 edition, we’ve finally decided to announce and award our FILM OF THE YEAR 2021 winner: ‘The Warziniek’s File‘ […]
What The Witcher Season 2 Got Right
The first season of The Witcher came two years ago, and enjoyed quite a remarkable success. However, it was very difficult to satisfy everyone – fans of The Witcher books by Andrzej Sapkowski, fans of The Witcher videogames by […]
5 Films That Could Win the Best Picture Oscar
The Academy Awards will take place on the 27th of March – still much later than usual – whereas the nominations will be announced on the 8th of February. Still quite some time for a shake-up in the favourites. […]
Lamb (Review)
Noomi Rapace continues to showcase her acting-chops in what many will look back on as one of the strangest yet unparalleled experiences in Lamb. Lamb made several headlines in 2021 for its original yet seemingly out-of-the-ordinary premise. Led by […]
Interview with November 2021 Winner: Rune Abildgaard
Today we are chatting with our November 2021 Film of the Month winner, Rune L. Abildgaard. Besides the main award, the film ‘Heart of Rose Hip was also awarded Cinematographer of the Month and Original Score of the Month. […]
8 Masterful Korean Films
Korean cinema continues to grow in popularity largely thanks to the worldwide recognition and success of recent films and series such as Parasite (2019) and Squid Games (2021). One can only hope the success of those films can spring […]
October-November 2021 Screenplay Competition Winners
Hi there, The winners of the October-November Screenplay Competition have just been announced on our website as well as on our social media pages. You can see all winners and nominees here: https://tmff.net/winners/screenplay-competition/october-november-2021/ Therefore, Lynnette Woolery wins the October-November […]
Why Great Directors Sometimes Make Terrible Movies
Nobody is perfect, especially when discussing the notion of a masterful director. Though some directors haven’t made a bad film, there are countless examples of great directors who eventually stumble into making a terrible movie—some of which never recover. […]
Interview with October 2021 Winner: Pierre J. Secondi
Today we are chatting with our October 2021 Film of the Month winner, Pierre J. Secondi, whose film ‘The Warziniek’s File‘ managed to win three other awards, including Director of the Month, Screenwriter of the Month, and Actor of […]
Spencer (Review)
Kristen Stewart proves to be one of the most versatile and appealing actors with 2021’s Spencer, an immaculate yet patient film regarding mental illness, abuse, and the Royal Family. Biopics present the challenge of relying on historical accuracy while […]
The Evolution of Sci-Fi in Film
Science fiction, also known as sci-fi, broke ground in the 1970s and 1980s for creating worlds not thought possible—an area of the possibility to experience moving forward. Though sci-fi is nowhere near the scale it once was, the genre […]
Quentin Tarantino: Worst to Best
No matter a person’s background or appreciation in cinema, one cannot deny the luminosity and innovative qualities Quentin Tarantino presented throughout his career. Primarily known for his distinctive dialogue and use of violence, Tarantino has made some of the […]
The Worrisome Nature of Great Films Bombing at the Box Office
As elitist and entitled as it is to claim movies aren’t as great as they once were, there is some truth in a sense with the mainstream. Though plenty of excellent films are still being made, the risk and […]
Pig (2021) (Review)
Nicholas Cage has reinvented himself in recent memory, proving himself to be a masterful actor if presented in the proper role, with Pig being his best performance in years. If I told you right after the Wicker Man came […]
8 Masterful Soviet Sci-Fi Movies
Science Fiction has a way of promoting a strong sense of imagination, looking ahead and beyond what’s possible. The groundbreaking advancements in literature throughout the 20th century grew the Sci-Fi genre to unimaginable lengths, not just in the U.S. […]
How Music Can Influence a Film
When someone thinks of the broad term of music, their favorite artist or musician generally comes to their mind before anything else. We all have a preferred niche for music; whether it’s something extraordinarily mainstream or out of the […]
August-September 2021 Screenplay Competition Winners
Hi there, The winners of the August-September Screenplay Competition have just been announced on our website as well as on our social media pages. You can see all winners and nominees here: https://tmff.net/winners/screenplay-competition/august-september-2021/ Therefore, Meg Keneally wins the August-September […]
Will The Marvel Trend Ever End?
In this day and age, just about every person has seen a Marvel film at some point. Whether they’re a film fanatic or someone who only watches one film a year, Marvel dominates people’s film intake. This can be […]
Coda (Review)
Coda is a prime example of how taking the coming-of-age trope and pairing it with a family setting not everyone understands can be a beautiful and hilarious tale. Coda tells the story of Ruby Rossi (Emilia Jones), an aspiring […]
7 Comedies That Still Hold Up Today
There is no better cure to any ailment than laughter. Comedy has the versatility to promote happiness, get through grief, distract the mind, and find true meaning. Still, like any other artform, comedy tends to evolve as time goes […]
The Impact of Deepfakes on the Filmmaking Industry
The technological landscape is constantly changing, especially in the film industry. What’s possible today would’ve been alien-like technology even thirty years ago. With the pace film special effects and CGI are going, who knows what the future can hold […]
Interview with AUGUST 2021 winner: Jacob Thomas Pilgaard
This month, our jury had the very difficult task of deciding a winner from six excellent films. Ultimately, it was a 23-minute-long unbroken close-up taking place during a school shooting that won the biggest prize – Incident at School. […]
Must-Watch Movies from Each Decade (1950s – Present)
Although the history of cinema may seem like a lengthy one, films have only been around for a mere 100 plus years, a slight contrast compared to the length of humanity. Regardless, numerous films have been made over the […]
The Suicide Squad (2021) (Review)
With the horrendous and exceptionally disappointing film in Suicide Squad from 2016, who would’ve guessed a sequel (reboot?) five years later would be as good as it is. At the leadership of James Gunn and an ensemble crew to […]
How Moonlight is a Must-Watch For Every Movie Fanatic
Moonlight broke ground in 2016 for proving that just about any great film could win an oscar without having to rely on the standard cinematic style that’s generally tied to a winning film. It’s a touching, serene, emotional, and […]
7 Iconic Action Movies
Action movies, a type of film that exhilarates and gives the audience a boost of adrenaline with an added BPM. Just about every person can get a level of satisfaction from an action movie, me included. Still, there is […]
June-July 2021 Screenplay Competition Winners
Hi there, The winners of the June-July Screenplay Competition have just been announced on our website as well as on our social media pages. You can see all winners and nominees here: https://tmff.net/winners/screenplay-competition/june-july-2021/ Therefore, Marianthi Skaloumpaka wins the June-July […]
David Lynch – Worst to Best
Filmmakers and writers alike can’t celebrate the world of experimental and avant-garde cinema without discussing the genius of David Lynch. As notable and groundbreaking as Lynch’s work has been, like any other filmmaker, some of his work is much […]
The Green Knight (Review)
After the success of A Ghost Story in 2017 and The Old Man & the Gun in 2018, David Lowery has delivered a remarkable and genuinely innovative medieval fantasy in The Green Knight that’ll be analyzed for years to […]
7 Critically Panned Great Movies
Listening to the critics is a natural part of finding a great movie. After all, critics are there for a reason and help guide society into knowing if a film is worth checking out or not. Still, critics aren’t […]
Interview with JULY 2021 winner: Kilian Thomas
Just over a year ago, we were having a chat with Kilian Thomas, fresh winner of TMFF’s April Film of the Month for his short film, Insectarium. Today, he’s a winner yet again, this time with Alexanne – a […]
Most Popular Film Genres and Movements: US vs Europe
Cinema is a dense and layered subject that varies significantly throughout the world. Many moviegoers have a heavy focus on the niche they’re into, causing them to miss out on such a wide range of popular film genres and […]
Why the 1980s Horror Films Matter Today
Horror is one of the most polarizing film genres in cinema history, with some people refusing to watch any horror flick, no matter how acclaimed it is. There is also the elitist notion of some filmmakers looking down on […]
7 Dark & Depressing Films Every Movie Fanatic Should Watch
Films that stretch the boundary of what’s deemed dark and depressing play a critical role in our overall psyche. Although sorrowful films are just stories, they can strike a chord in a person’s emotional overtone for their daily lives. […]
Interview with JUNE 2021 winner: Simon Elvås
Our June TMFF Film of the Month comes from Sweden, and presents us with a difficult moral choice between personal and professional conviction. A Swedish Defense is directed by Simon Elvås, who was kind enough to take some time […]
The Genius Of Guillermo Del Toro
Great filmmakers have a natural ability to give each of their films a particular kind of style that separates it from other films. When discussing the subject of horror, comic book adaptations, or historical fantasy, Guillermo Del Toro has […]
6 Hidden Gem Films You Need to Watch
As great as cinema is for a person to enjoy, there is a natural want to view a film not everyone has seen. Significant films like Star Wars or The Godfather will always be regarded as classics, but there’s […]
April-May 2021 Screenplay Competition Winners
Hi there, The winners of the April-May Screenplay Competition have just been announced on our website as well as on our social media pages. You can see all winners and nominees here: https://tmff.net/winners/screenplay-competition/april-may-2021/ Therefore, James Everett wins the April-May […]
The Stunning Story Of No Country For Old Men
Ethan and Joel Coen truly broke ground with the release of No Country For Old Men in 2007. A film that revolves around violence and mayhem takes the audience back with a constant slow-drip of anxiety while enduring such […]
5 Most Influential Directors from The United States
If you’re looking to take your first step forward in the film industry or have loads of experience already, you obviously understand the importance of looking at some of the most influential directors. More specifically, you know the essential […]
Interview with APRIL 2021 winner: Svend Colding
Our Film of the Month for April comes from Denmark, and bears the name ‘It’s So Charming‘. Set at a wedding anniversary, it explores a myriad of troubled social relationships with a mixture of comedy, drama and everything in-between. […]
Find Royalty-Free Stock Video Footage for Your Next Art Project with Artgrid.io
Artists are always looking for stock footage to use in their next project. The problem is, there can be a lot of restrictions on what you’re allowed to do with the footage and it can be difficult to find […]
The 7 Best Andrei Tarkovsky Films
Whether they were inspired by music, war or Eastern European sci-fi masterworks, Andrei Tarkovsky’s filmmaking prowess is unquestionable, and he certainly stands out as one of the finest screenwriters and directors during the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s. Sadly, he […]
Another Round (Druk) (Review)
Another Round (Druk) was written and directed by Thomas Vinterberg, the man behind The Hunt – one of my all-time favourite films. It recently won an Oscar for the Best International Feature of last year, a feat surprisingly not […]
5 Reasons to Watch The Serpent
I waited for The Serpent to release on Netflix in order to make my decision about whether or not I should watch it. In the end, I decided to go for it – I was in the mood for […]
February-March 2021 Screenplay Competition Winners
Hi there, The winners of the February-March Screenplay Competition have just been announced on our website as well as on our social media pages. You can see all winners and nominees here: https://tmff.net/winners/screenplay-competition/february-march-2021/ Therefore, Craig Moore wins the February-March […]
What Was the Best Decade for Filmmaking?
As far as modern films are concerned, none of them would be possible without the previous groundbreaking and innovative stylings for filmmaking. Since the eruption of filmmaking in the early 20th century, the craft has shifted and changed throughout […]
Prince Philip and His Portrayals
The death of Prince Philip at the age of 99, and 2 months short of 100, marked the passing of one of the most enduring figures in centuries of British monarchy. As a tribute to his remarkable personality, I […]
The 5 Best International Feature Nominees
As I already mentioned in a previous article, I was a little bit disappointed by the lack of diversity when it came to the 2021 Oscars Best Picture nominees. We have the same US/UK mix, and nothing much besides […]
Interview with FEBRUARY 2021 winners: Ravin Raori and Yuqing Liu
It’s not often that we have an experimental film based on empirical research as our Film of the Month winner – thankfully, we’ve had the honour of doing just that in February 2021. Counterpoductive is a film that explores […]
Forgotten (기억의 밤) (Review)
I am always quite happy whenever Netflix takes a couple of year old films that I would have never stumbled upon otherwise, and adds them to their interminable streaming collection. This is how I managed to choose Forgotten as […]
5 Facts About the 2021 Oscars
The Oscar nominations are in – this would normally be a very strange thing to say at the end of March, as by then, the awards themselves are usually done and dusted. And still, 2021 is certainly no ordinary […]
All Or Nothing – The Documentaries
Sports documentaries have not been very popular as a sub-genre, until rather recently. At the very most, there have been a handful of football season recaps over the years, and documentaries made about F1 big names. However, a number […]
7 Great Women Directors
Since today is the 8th of March, the International Womens’ Day, I thought it would be great timing to recognise the awesome female film directors, writers and filmmakers around the world. The last couple of years have seen quite […]
James Cameron’s Avatar Sequels
What were you up to in 2010 – 11 years ago? How different everything was back then. We were still just getting used to having internet on our mobile phones, we were 10 years away from a global pandemic, […]
Film of the Year 2020 Announced
Hello there, After carefully considering thousands of projects over the past year, selecting precisely 357 films and trailers in the 2020 edition, we’ve finally decided to announce and award our FILM OF THE YEAR 2020 winner: ‘Susie‘ by Jodran […]
December-January 2021 Screenplay Competition Winners
Hi there, The winners of the December-January Screenplay Competition have just been announced on our website as well as on our social media pages. You can see all winners and nominees here: https://tmff.net/winners/screenplay-competition/december-january-2021/ Therefore, Yael Deynes wins the December-January […]
5 Amazon Series to Watch
Since two weeks ago I presented you with a selection of Netflix shows to watch, this time I wanted toTale change platform and delve into Amazon Prime. Because there haven’t been that many interesting new releases in 2021 so […]
The Call (콜) (Review)
The Call (콜) is a 2020 South Korean film somewhat based upon a British film from 2011 named The Caller. How much in terms of plot they have in common, I couldn’t exactly tell you. What I can tell […]
4 Fresh 2021 Netflix Series
Have you been trying to make up your mind which series from Netflix you want to start, but you’re constantly put off by the huge numbers of seasons that your top picks have under their belts? No problem – […]
Mank – How to Alienate an Audience
As a big fan of David Fincher, and someone who definitely understands and appreciates the cinematographic achievement of Citizen Kane, I was really curious to see how the combination of director and topic would pan out. I was very, […]
5 Dark Comedies Every Filmmaker Should Watch
Since the early days of cinema, people have always had a particular amusement with laughing at a film. Whether this laughter was intentional or not, we can all agree about the essential nature of laughter and the positive effects […]
Distribution Opportunity for Your Film
We are excited to inform you that we have partnered up with Wave Films, a Singapore-based production company that is now opening a sales agency to represent promising films from filmmakers worldwide. As part of our partnership, the 1st, […]
The New A24 Films from Aronofsky and Garland
A24 are the studio behind some of the best and most indie films to come out in recent years: Minari, The Lighthouse, Hereditary, Moonlight, The Killing of a Sacred Deer, The Lobster, The Witch, Room, Locke, Ex Machina and […]
7 Films About Pandemics
Happy New Year 2021! Since the vacination process against COVID-19 has now started in many countries around the world, I thought it would be a good and more optimistic time to look into some pandemic or epidemic centric films. […]
Minari and the Golden Globes Controversy
In case you didn’t know, there were recently some updates regarding the Golden Globes’ categories and the films which will be competing for nominations in each category. The headline this time around has been the criticism which stemmed from […]
October-November 2020 Screenplay Competition Winners
Hi there, The winners of the October-November Screenplay Competition have just been announced on our website as well as on our social media pages. You can see all winners and nominees here: https://tmff.net/winners/screenplay-competition/october-november-2020/ Therefore, Claire Kathryn Roche wins the […]
6 Christmas Films on Amazon Prime
If you happen to be stuck at home these days – after all, who isn’t? – you may want to spend a few evenings watching Christmas films. While it doesn’t feel like it, due to the lack of Christmas […]
Fargo Season 4 (Review)
If you asked me on the spot to name one of my favourite TV series ever, it is certain that one of the names which would come up would be Fargo. Before the first season came out, many people […]
7 Contenders for the Award Season
It’s the time of the year when I usually make predictions about the films to look for during the award season of early next year – but this has not been an ordinary year, that’s for sure. We have […]
Where in the World are Cinemas Open?
With most of the world in the midst of a second coronavirus wave, or just about past it, we are all experiencing a taste of March-April lockdowns all over again. However, as opposed to the more or less universal […]
Hold Your Breath: Five of the Best Suspense Scenes In 21st Century Cinema
Suspense in cinema has been around for as long as there have been movies, but some might say it is a little bit of a lost art these days. Indeed, if you look at modern horror movies, which all […]
4 Things We Learned From All or Nothing: Tottenham Hotspur
I know I’m quite late to the party, but I hadn’t watched the Amazon Prime documentary All or Nothing: Tottenham Hotspur until last week. I know that the majority of you, even the ones who count themselves as football […]
Interview with OCTOBER 2020 winner: L.A. Reilly
The months of 2020 seem to pass so quickly, given the fact that there’s so little variation in our everyday routines nowadays. We have a little under two months to go until 2021, which seems rather incredible. As for […]
What are Filler Episodes?
A few days ago, I watched the second episode of the second season of The Mandalorian, and was left rather entertained. Then, as is customary, I went to IMDb and checked out the episode’s average rating: a rather low […]
10 Sean Connery Films That Defined His Career
Following Sean Connery’s passing at the age of 90 last week, I wanted to dedicate this article to his memory. Let us remember together what a gifted and versatile actor the Scotsman was, via this journey through some of […]
August-September 2020 Screenplay Competition Winners
Hi there, The winners of the August-September Screenplay Competition have just been announced on our website as well as on our social media pages. You can see all winners and nominees here: https://tmff.net/winners/screenplay-competition/august-september-2020/ Therefore, Almas Haidery wins the August-September […]
How Watching Films Can Help Your Mental Health
As humans, we all tend to enter a state of sorrowfulness that can hinder our ability to properly live our lives much longer than we hope for. No matter how long these particular feelings may last, all of us […]
6 Film Meals and Their Significance
Has it ever happened to you to watch a film or an episode from a series on a rather empty stomach, and suddenly you felt super hungry once food appeared on screen? I especially remember that as a kid, […]
Interview with AUGUST 2020 winner: Brendan Young
Our August 2020 big winner was The Widow: a film about Sicilians, taking place in Australia, back in the 1960s. We discussed the project with its director, Brendan Young. JL: Congrats, Brendan, for all the awards! There was some […]
Find or sell scripts fast and easy
Whether you’re looking for scripts or have some of your own, InkTip can help you. Nearly 400 movies have been made from scripts and writers found on their site. Independent Filmmakers: find scripts fast and easy. Writers: list and sell […]
Interview with SEPTEMBER 2020 winner: Micheal Eastman
We bid farewell to the month of September, and this can only mean that we have a September winner, this time from the United States. The film is Velvet Farewell, the director is Micheal Eastman, and he was kind […]
The Latest Bond Delay and its Effects
Just a few days ago, I was surprised to read that No Time to Die, the latest James Bond movie and Daniel Craig’s last outing as 007, would be once again delayed because of the global pandemic. Originally scheduled […]
3 Movie Sequels That Should Never Have Been Made
In the entertainment business, “always leave them wanting more” is a philosophy that many live by. Performances, movies and TV shows that end before the audience get tired help them to maintain a strong reputation which is good for […]
4 Updates About The Mandalorian Season 2
With the new trailer for the second season of The Mandalorian arriving a few days ago, I thought it might be nice to sum up a few of the details we uncovered, in order to prepare for the October […]
Re-Editing The Godfather III
I know a lot of people who think that the original The Godfather film is by far the best of the trilogy – myself included. I also know quite a few people who actually regard the second film, The […]
5 Autumn Mood Movies
Autumn is officially here – I don’t know how much of a summer you’ve had, given the ongoing pandemic-related restrictions, but what’s sure is that it’s gone. And while warm weather might stick with us for a little bit […]
June-July 2020 Screenplay Competition Winners
Hi there, The winners of the June-July Screenplay Competition have just been announced on our website as well as on our social media pages. You can see all winners and nominees here: https://tmff.net/winners/screenplay-competition/june-july-2020/ Therefore, Jim Norman wins the June-July […]
The Most Popular Film Genres of 2019
Recently I was wondering what the most popular and most productive (in terms of box office revenue) film genres are. A simple Google search led me to a statistic on The Numbers, which aggregated all theatrical releases of 2019, […]
Interview with JULY 2020 winner: Craig Moore
The winner of our Film of the Month distinction for July 2020 comes from Ireland – Three Brothers Two. The film explores the drama that unfolds in a small, closely-knit community after an unfortunate accident unfolds. We had a […]
7 Films You Won’t Be Watching This Summer
It’s a bit hard to keep track of all the delays and postponements to films and series that have happened over the last couple of months because of the coronavirus pandemic. While in the beginning, it was better to […]
Ju-on: Origins (Review)
I’m a big fan of Japanese horror – I’ve watched many of the classics of this genre, and I enjoy additing to my collection every now and again. I didn’t watch the original Ju-on films, which were made in […]
5 Most Common Sci-Fi Themes
I like breaking things down in categories, in order to look at them in a more structured way. Of course, that’s not the final objective – the charm of films is often how they combine different ideas, themes and […]
Upcoming Projects of Great Directors
With so many postponements with regard to not only film productions, but also releases, it’s a bit tricky to keep accurate track of what exactly is coming out in the near future. So, I’ve decided to jump forward a […]
Interview with JUNE 2020 winner: Blake Ridder
We were once again faced with the difficult task of picking a winner from a superb bunch of six finalists. In the end, The English Teacher came on top, and took away the big prize for June 2020. Director […]
6 International Series to Consider
I was browsing Netflix at the weekend, looking for new material to add to my watchlist. I tried to cover as wide a geographical scope as possible – in the end, only two of the six entries come from […]
Bloodride (Review)
Story anthologies seem to work very well – they have done so in the past, and continue to do so. Usually, it’s because they don’t require much time to get into, and won’t need to watch or read a […]
April-May 2020 Screenplay Competition Winners
Hi there, The winners of the April-May Screenplay Competition have just been announced on our website as well as on our social media pages. You can see all winners and nominees here: https://tmff.net/winners/screenplay-competition/april-may-2020/ Therefore, Bruno Gil Gonzalez wins the […]
4 Reasons Why You Should Watch Dark
The third and final season of Dark has its premiere on Netflix this Saturday, 27 June. Fans of the series will know that this date has a specific significance within the plot’s context, which is a very nice added […]
The New Pope (Review)
The Bible and the iPhone “The Bible doesn’t have to be like an iPhone”, because that means it could be removed at any time by an upgraded version. Thus, the relationship with the scripture, which must keep its original formula, becomes […]
4 Series to Watch on Netflix This June
Summertime is here, and regardless of the global pandemic that goes on in the world, we wouldn’t have expected much in terms of films and series. Summer is usually the time for light, often corny films that usually are […]
Interview with MAY 2020 winner: Jordan Doig
May 2020 has been a surreal experience for most of us… just like April 2020, for that matter. One great thing about lockdown is that it has allowed us to watch even more films than before. And spreaking of […]
Into the Night (Review)
European TV shows are usually much more grounded and tame than their North American counterparts, which often revel in doomsday scenarios and, much too often, saving the world opportunities. The latter also usually have a clear distinction between the […]
Film Festivals Going Online
With film festivals cancelled and movie theaters closed, many movie enthusiasts are starting to worry about missing out on the greatest cinema releases this year. However, technology is making sure that we won’t miss out on the latest releases […]
7 Great 90s TV Shows
Have you recently felt nostalgic about some of the TV shows that you used to watch back in the 90s? There was a special sort of simplicity about the style of such productions – the emphasis was less on […]
Ideas for Coronavirus Projects
The coronavirus lockdown started only a few months ago in China, and then shortly after in most of the rest of the world. Confined to the limited spaces of their homes, people started dealing with this new reality in […]
Interview with APRIL 2020 winner: Kilian Thomas
Over the last two months, as most people around the world were confined to their homes, empty city streets managed to give a peculiar, almost post-apocalyptic vibe. Coincidentally, our big winner for April 2020 also roposes a post-apocalyptic scenario, […]
Interview with MARCH 2020 winner: Kiril Todorov
This March, the Film of the Month coincided with the Audience Award, with both awards going to All Through the Night. Kiril Todorov, who also picked up a prize for Best Director, is no stranger to TMFF – he […]
7 Animated Films You Might Have Missed
As someone who grew up watching cartoons and animated films – like many others, I presume – I have not really been doing my homework with regard to this genre over the past couple of years. Most mainstream animated […]
February-March 2020 Screenplay Competition Winners
Hi there, The winners of the February-March Screenplay Competition have just been announced on our website as well as on our social media pages. You can see all winners and nominees here: https://tmff.net/winners/screenplay-competition/february-march-2020/ Therefore, Brian Stoddart wins the February-March […]
The Evolution of Batman and his Relationship with the Franchise’s Villains
At the time of writing, Batman has been around for 81 years, with the superhero’s first appearance coming back in 1939. Over the years, perhaps unsurprisingly, the character has undergone a number of changes both mentally and physically. Within […]
6 Film Festivals Affected By Coronavirus
The Coronavirus crisis has left a mark on the entire world, whether it’s going to work, going out for a beer, attending a concert or watching a football match live. Film festivals have been affected as well, and some […]
TV Shows That Have Been Postponed
The coronavirus epidemic has disrupted many sector, including filmmaking – and we covered that extensively in another blog. Since then, a number of TV series premieres have been postponed due to the coronavirus situation. And although the situation seems […]
5 New European Series on Netflix
The excellent German series Dark paved the way for many quality European series surfacing on Netflix over the past year or so. It’s a great way for more people to experience the refreshing sight of filmmaking not in the […]
Series to Watch Under Coronavirus Lockdown
We’re living an unusual couple of weeks at the moment, when cinema visits stopped being an option, and we’ve had to move all of our film-related experiences, alongside our offices, at home. It’s important to respect the special temporary […]
3 Ways in Which the Coronavirus is Affecting the Film Industry
The response to the global spread of the Coronavirus has been blown out of proportion, and the wide majority of people and businesses have been overreacting. The global economy will suffer greatly as a result, and the film industry […]
Indiana Jones Without Steven Spielberg?
The fifth and final Indiana Jones film was announced a few years ago, with Steven Spielberg planned to direct the famous archeologist’s final adventure, as he did with every entry in the series. We even wrote an article about […]
Film of the Year 2019 Announced
Hello there, After carefully considering thousands of projects over the past year, selecting precisely 343 films and trailers in the 2019 edition, we’ve finally decided to announce and award our FILM OF THE YEAR 2019 winner: ‘The Mandarin Tree‘ by […]
December-January 2020 Screenplay Competition Winners
Hi there, The winners of the December-January Screenplay Competition have just been announced on our website as well as on our social media pages. You can see all winners and nominees here: https://tmff.net/winners/screenplay-competition/december-january-2020/ Therefore, Rhonda Deskins wins the December-January […]
6 Bong Joon Ho Films to Watch After Parasite
Bong Joon Ho took the mainstream filmmaking world by storm when he won an unprecedented 4 Oscars in one night, for the same film – the masterpiece which is Parasite. But, he’s certainly not a newcomer when it comes […]
How Parasite Triumphed at the Oscars
Immediately after watching Parasite, I knew I had just seen one of the finest films in many years. The unanimously-decided winner of last year’s Palme d’Or had achieved a remarkable feat, but questions still lingered over its ability to […]
5 Reasons Why The Witcher Split Audiences
The Witcher was quite a big thing last month, and for many people, it was the first series they watched this decade. Before giving it a go myself, I heard extremely diverging opinions: I’ve heard friends blasting it as […]
A Good Trailer vs A Bad Trailer
We all know what a trailer is, don’t we? After all, we probably are confronted with trailers on a daily basis, whether it’s a voluntary action or it comes under the form of a random ad. However, if you […]
The 3 Best Picture Contenders
The BAFTAs are taking place next weekend in London, and in a bit over a fortnight, we will know this year’s Academy Award winners. Indeed, I’ve already written an article on approximately the same topic several weeks ago, but […]
Coming Soon: The Films of February 2020
Hi there, filmmakers and film lovers! Below you will find our pick with the 5 most awaited films to watch next month in February. Sonic the Hedgehog (Action, Adventure, Family, Sci-Fi) Directed by Jeff Fowler In Theaters February 14 […]
The Lighthouse (Review)
A few years ago, The Witch became a reference point in my very short list of horror films I really, really like – which is short not because I don’t watch a lot of horror movies, but because so […]
4 Things We Learned From the 2020 Golden Globes
The 2020 Golden Globes must have been great fun for anyone residing in a suitable timezone to enjoy its live broadcast at a reasonable hour. For the rest of us it was most likely a first-thing-on-Monday-morning-watch, which doesn’t sound […]
Interview with DECEMBER 2019 winner: Marie Vandelannoote
The final winner of year 2019 is Marie Vandelannoote’s short film Funeral, which deals with a family reunion brought along by the death of one of its members. We had chat with its screenwriter and director, Marie Vandelannoote, who […]
Film Resolutions for 2020
Happy New Year 2020! We at TMFF hope that the new year will bring you lot of success, good health and unforgettable moments. We hope that you will watch a lot of films, and broaden your cinematographic horizons during […]
October-November 2019 Screenplay Competition Winners
Hi there, The winners of the October-November Screenplay Competition have just been announced on our website as well as on our social media pages. You can see all winners and nominees here: https://tmff.net/winners/screenplay-competition/october-november-2019/ Therefore, Tim Northburg wins the October-November […]
4 Things to Do This Holiday Season
Merry Christmas everyone. Just because it’s holiday season doesn’t mean that you should forget about movies this time of the year. Not at all! Films bring us together like few other things do, and create lasting memories. Of course, […]
Do Interactive Films Have a Future?
In two of the last three weeks we talked about Black Mirror, so why not do it again? This time, I’ll use the one Black Mirror that I ignored in my previous posts – the interactive film Bandersnatch – […]
Interview with NOVEMBER 2019 winner: Julien Cornwall
November is a time for reflection, rain and gloomy days with no sunlight. Just like Scotland. November‘s big winner, The Lost Scot, appropriately takes place in Scotland, and expertly makes light work of an otherwise sombre premise. It’s exactly what we […]
Top Black Mirror Episodes (#5 to #1)
Picking up where we left two weeks ago, let’s take a look at the best of the Black Mirror bunch. Best is, of course, extremely subjective. I’m pretty sure there will be at least one major omission and definitely […]
The Classic Star Wars is Back
To be fair, I had pretty much given up on Star Wars. Even though I’m a big fan, I called the franchise in its current form a blatant cash cow in a previous blog. I complained about how disappointed […]
Top Black Mirror Episodes (#10 to #5)
It took me more time than it should have, but I finally caught up with Black Mirror last week, so I decided to go ahead and do something which will certainly span disagreement. I carefully listed all Black Mirror […]
Interview with OCTOBER 2019 winner: Alessandro Gessaga
Our winner for October comes from Switzerland, and is called Like a Shadow in the Dark. We had a talk to its director, Alessandro Gessaga, to find out more about the impressive project he was involved in. JL: Alessandro, […]
Parasite (Review)
I’ve often reiterated the idea that Cannes Film Festival is much more appreciative of true filmmaking quality than the mainstream film awards, or at a very minumum than the Academy Awards. I am curious to see, based on the […]
6 Great Racing Films
With all the hype surrounding Ford v Ferrari, I decided to make a list of great films which have one thing in common: fast cars. I decided to skip animations (Cars would have otherwise made a fine addition to […]
August-September 2019 Screenplay Competition Winners
Hi there, The winners of the August-September Screenplay Competition have just been announced on our website as well as on our social media pages. You can see all winners and nominees here: https://tmff.net/winners/screenplay-competition/august-september-2019/ Therefore, Sumathy Ram and Charles Leopardo […]
The Idiosyncratic Ingenuity of Yorgos Lanthimos
It was a rainy and cold October evening in Glasgow, back in 2015, when I decided to set forth to the cinema. The roughly 7-minute walk offered me the distinct privilege of making decisions based on nothing in particular. […]
6 Films Set in Airports
Last week, I was on the bus to the airport, ready to speed through the luggage control area and get to my gate. Unfortunately, this nice plan was ruined by a text I received a moment later, which informed […]
Coming Soon: The Films of November 2019
Hi there, filmmakers and film lovers! Below you will find our pick with the 5 most awaited films to watch next month in November. The Irishman (Biography, Crime, Drama, History, Thriller) Directed by Martin Scorsese In Theaters November 1 […]
Early Favs for the Award Season
Yes, it’s very early to predict the big winners of the January-February award season. I haven’t yet seen many of the big names, but I can already see them falling into place. Sure, some of the names listed here […]
7 Iconic Films of Martin Scorsese
Martin Scorsese is undoubtedly one of the finest directors out there, having made masterpiece after masterpiece for many decades. With the impending release of The Irishman – a film that should top the list of every gangster movie lover […]
The Rise of the Miniseries
Miniseries (a.k.a. anthology, limited, event, or serial, depending on your region) have been on the rise in almost every outlet. Netflix, Hulu, HBO, National Geographic, and so many others have hopped on board the miniseries train, releasing super binge-able […]
375 Movies Made and Counting
Producers have made more than 375 movies from scripts and writers found on InkTip. All of these movies started when a producer used our site to discover new scripts. In fact, producers, agents, and managers have used InkTip since 2001. Some […]
Coming Soon: The Films of October 2019
Hi there, filmmakers and film lovers! Below you will find our pick with the 5 most awaited films to watch next month in October. Joker (Crime, Drama, Thriller) Directed by Todd Phillips In Theaters October 4 Synopsis: An original […]
5 Great Danish Series
We’re used to seeing too many American and British series. It’s a fact. Yes, some of them are good. No doubt, some of the good ones are true masterpieces. What a lot of people are not aware of is […]
Why Film Dubs are Bad
I love films, and I’ve loved them for a very long time. And, as a film-lover, nothing makes me more angry than seeing a good film butchered and stripped away from what makes it as it is in the […]
June-July 2019 Screenplay Competition Winners
Hi there, The winners of the June-July Screenplay Competition have just been announced on our website as well as on our social media pages. You can see all winners and nominees here: https://tmff.net/winners/screenplay-competition/june-july-2019/ Therefore, David J Keogh and Velton […]
Film Festivals to Check Out this Fall
Fall is approaching and that means much anticipated cooler temps, pumpkin spice everything, and an awesome line up of film festivals across the United States. Whether you’re into small-town local festivals or big national productions, we’ve got some of […]
Under the Tree (Review)
The most recent World Happiness Index lists Iceland as the fourth happiest country in the world. Suffice to say, Under the Tree doesn’t exactly delve into that optimism, and instead focusses heavily on feuds, misunderstandings and outright hatred. It’s […]
Coming Soon: The Films of September 2019
Hi there, filmmakers and film lovers! Below you will find our pick with the 5 most awaited films to watch next month in September. It Chapter Two (Horror) Directed by Andy Muschietti In Theaters September 6 Synopsis: Lawman Luke […]
Interview with JULY 2019 winner: Cengiz Akaygün
We awarded July’s edition of Film of the Month to The Mandarin Tree, and we’ve managed to exchange a few words with the director, Cengiz Akaygün. JL: Congratulations on your win, Cengiz. We decided to award the top prize […]
7 Iconic Horror Scenes (II)
A few weeks ago, I was in the mood to talk about horror flicks a for a bit, so I compiled a list of scenes from horror films which I found to be absolute staples of the genre. Not […]
Interview with MAY 2019 winner: M.P. Murdock
J.L. Congratulations on your win! We were thoroughly impressed by ‘Rorrim‘, continuously on the edge of our seats. How would you describe your project in a single sentence? Murdock: It’s a story about ambition and perseverance disguised as a […]
Where to get inspiration for your next screenplay
Some people might tell you that no matter how original you think your writing is, somebody in the world is bound to have already done it already. Well, not a completely identical story, but a very similar one, perhaps. […]
Interview with JUNE 2019 winner: Tawan Bazemore
J.L. Congratulations for your great victory! Sound grabs another couple of accolades in an already impressive list. You named your project ‘Sound’. That’s a very ambitious title, and all can go wrong in case you don’t quite deliver. However, […]
6 Great Experimental Films
Many experimental films, as interesting as they might be, simply aren’t exactly enjoyable to watch. A single non-conventional element, such as narrative, or cinematography, or use of score, might not completely alter the overall experience, but a couple of […]
Why Do We Love Stranger Things
It might be a bit cheesy at times, and it might recycle its best ideas a little bit too much in each season, but even so, a lot of people are big Stranger Things fans – myself included. So, […]
4 Netflix Shows Releasing Soon
It’s summer, and nothing too interesting is on at the cinema. And anyways, if you live in Europe, you probably already spent your monthly cinema money on fans, in the hope that you can survive yet another wave of […]
April-May 2019 Screenplay Competition Winners
Hi there, The winners of the April-May Screenplay Competition have just been announced on our website as well as on our social media pages. You can see all winners and nominees here: https://tmff.net/winners/screenplay-competition/april-may-2019/ Therefore, Anna Weinstein wins the April-May […]
Sequels, prequels and spin-offs
The lack of originality in the mainstream film industry is certainly not a new occurence, but it is bothering me as much as it always did. Which is quite a lot. Of course, from a financial point of view, […]
7 Iconic Horror Scenes (I)
While a horror or thriller film can certainly have a handful of wonderfully crafted scenes and still fail to hit home, more often than not there’s a positive correlation between scene brilliance and overall quality. If you’re a fan […]
Chernobyl (Review)
Ever since the Chernobyl NPP disaster more than 33 years ago, there has been a steady flow of media that either chronicles the events, or attempts to build stories out of the aftermath of the events. There have been […]
5 TV Shows With Disappointing Finales
Have you watched a TV series for several years, taking in each season as it was released, and kind of going about your life with it in the background? You finished high-school when the show was airing season 2, […]
Is CGI Used Too Much Nowadays?
I’m generally not a fan of blockbusters, and unless the context is right, my only contact with them remains through memes I stumble across on social media and fail to understand. Which is not much of a problem, as […]
6 Highest Grossing Films of All Time
This last week, it’s very likely that, while browsing your social media feed, you stumbled upon articles or posts centred around Avengers: Endgame’s success at the box office. It’s only been weeks, and the superhero flick has already grossed […]
Star Wars Episode IX – What We Know So Far
You don’t get the release of a brand new Star Wars Episode every year. Sure, we’ve been getting one every two years since 2015, but please bare in mind that 2019 will be only the 9th year since 1977 […]
February-March 2019 Screenplay Competition Winners
Hi there, The winners of the February-March Screenplay Competition have just been announced on our website as well as on our social media pages. You can see all winners and nominees here: https://tmff.net/winners/screenplay-competition/february-march-2019/ Therefore, Joshua A. Cohen wins the […]
Interview with MARCH 2019 winner: Martin Holper
It’s been really tight this March. With so many outstanding entries for Film of the Month, we here at TMFF had a lot of debates, often contradictory, before we finally determined the grand winner: Loss of Reality, an excellent […]
4 Ways to Avoid Game of Thrones Spoilers
The final Game of Thrones season is finally upon us, and 2 of the 7 episodes have already been released and devoured by hordes of hardcore fans. George R.R. Martin’s books rank higher in terms of enjoyment, at least […]
6 Highly Anticipated Horror Films of 2019
Oh, another article on upcoming horror films? Well, just in case there was any doubt that horror is one of the most popular genres out there. Actually, looking at what’s due to come out this year – which includes […]
The Twilight Zone is Back
A wise person once said: ‘ Only three things in life are certain: death, taxes, and the fact that every couple of decades, a revival of The Twilight Zone will inevitably spring up’. While, of course, that’s not a […]
4 Films To Go To the Cinema For in April
The beginning of the year is often slow in terms of releases – we already addressed this phenomena in detail in one of our previous posts, which described what are known as ‘dump months’. However, it will soon be […]
The Guilty (Review)
Years ago, I watched Locke and was completely blown away by it. The film by Steven Knight took place exclusively inside of a moving car with a single passenger, played by Tom Hardy. And despite this apparent limitation in […]
7 Popular Stories in Films
Almost two years ago, I wrote an article on the most common character story arcs, as stemming from a lecture by the great American writer, Kurt Vonnegut. This week, I will offer some continuity to that by detailing a […]
Film of the Year 2018 Announced
Hello there, After carefully considering thousands of projects over the past year, selecting precisely 474 films and trailers in the 2018 edition, we’ve finally decided to announce and award our FILM OF THE YEAR 2018 winner: ‘Going AWOL‘ by […]
Oscars 2019: Predictions vs Results
The patters of recent years mostly saw The Golden Globes and The BAFTAs awarding a common film with their Best Picture trophy, and the Academy Awards later choosing a different film as their victor. However, this year we already […]
December-January 2019 Screenplay Competition Winners
Hi there, The winners of the December-January Screenplay Competition have just been announced on our website as well as on our social media pages. You can see all winners and nominees here: https://tmff.net/winners/screenplay-competition/december-january-2019/ Therefore, Katelyn Harbert wins the December-January […]
Coming Soon: The Films of March 2019
Hi there, filmmakers and film lovers! Below you will find our pick with the 5 most awaited films to watch next month in March: Apollo 11 (Documentary) Directed by Todd Douglas Miller In Theaters March 1 Synopsis: A look at the Apollo […]
6 Modern Black & White Films Worth Watching
As with any technological advancement, there is plenty of debate surrounding the topic of the first colour film. The earliest colour film is often attested to have existed as early as 1902, made by an Edwardian photographer. However, coloured […]
True Detective – Season Comparison
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, True Detective is back since mid-January… and more than half of the new season is already gone. So, I thought that before it’s all over and we once again have to get […]
Interview with JANUARY 2019 winner: Matheus Ronn
If there’s a month that’s most suitable for mystery, that’s January. It’s cold outside, and the best place to be is inside, cuddled under a couple of blankets and with a warm drink in your hand. And, since this […]
4 Big Contenders for Best Picture Oscar
In a bit over three weeks, the Academy Awards will take place, sending the entire film world into frenzy yet again. As I mentioned two weeks ago, I much prefer the more quiet appeal of the Golden Globes, as […]
Sight vs Sound: Bird Box vs A Quiet Place
Most of us go about our daily lives by using a combination of both sight and sound in order to perform all our activities. Yet, for some, or in specific situations, one or both of these senses may be […]
Coming Soon: The Films of February 2019
Hi there, filmmakers and film lovers! Below you will find our pick with the 5 most awaited films to watch next month in February: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Animation, Action, Adventure) Directed by Dean DeBlois In […]
Interview with DECEMBER 2018 winner: Irina Velichkova
The last major award of 2018 goes to Bulgaria – Irina Velichkova wins the big award for her fantastic film, Dream for Happiness, while also bagging the Best Director award. Let’s see what Irina told us about her achievement. […]
5 Highlights from the 2019 Golden Globes
The Golden Globes are my favourite of the big 3 that also consists of the Academy Awards and the BAFTAs. My interest in the latter severely declined when Stephen Fry stopped hosting, and while the Globes have indeed been […]
What Are Dump Months?
If you’re a regular cinema goer, you probably can relate to the different kinds of trouble when choosing what to watch. Sometimes, you’re simply flooded with choice – many films that you’ve wanted to watch for a long time […]
Interview with NOVEMBER 2018 winners: Guillaume Enard & Jonathan Delerue
For the second last series of awards of the year, our grand winner comes from France, and is called By Blood. Set in medieval times, it tells the story of Mort-Lieu, an old warlord who, from his deathbed, has […]
October-November 2018 Screenplay Competition Winners
Hi there, The winners of the October-November Screenplay Competition have just been announced on our website as well as on our social media pages. You can see all winners and nominees here: https://tmff.net/winners/screenplay-competition/october-november-2018/ Therefore, Sara Grimaldi wins the October-November competition with […]
7 Films set during New Year’s Eve
We at TMFF hope you all had a fantastic Christmas alongside your loved ones! Since we already offered our list of favourite Christmassy films last year around this time, we now decided to do the same for the upcoming […]
Coming Soon: The Films of January 2019
Hi there, filmmakers and film lovers! Below you will find our pick with the 5 most awaited films to watch next month: Glass (Sci-Fi, Drama, Thriller, Mystery) Directed by M. Night Shyamalan In Theaters Jan 18 Synopsis: Security guard David Dunn […]
Leave No Trace (Review)
Nowadays, the idea of people living isolated existences, mostly cut off from the rest of the world, surviving by themselves in valleys or forests, seems rather alien to most of us. Despite the fact that alongside their long evolutionary […]
5 New Series Premiering in 2019
There’s a number of series returning to screens in 2019. Game of Thrones, Peaky Blinders, Stranger Things, (possibly) Fargo… but we all know that, don’t we? What we’re perhaps slightly less familiar with are the newcomers that will be […]
The Bitcoin Films of 2018 and Beyond
If there’s one thing cinema likes to explore, it’s controversial subjects, and little has divided the world in recent years to quite the same extent as bitcoin. Hailed by many as heralding a new era of opportunity and innovation, […]
Interview with SEPTEMBER 2018 winner: Nicolas van Ruychevelt
We had a quick chat with Nicolas van Ruychevelt, the writer and director of last month’s big winner: Far Away. While the film certainly does not come from far away – just neighbouring Belgium – it has deeply impressed all […]
The Clovehitch Killer (Review)
‘Curiosity killed the cat’ is a piece of wisdom that virtually all of us should be familiar with. And if we are, we probably also know that curiosity is not a cat exclusive trait – it’s likewise a very […]
Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle Heading to Netflix in December
Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle arrives on Netflix in December, with the film promising to offer an alternative angle on some well-loved characters. For many fans, the 1967 Disney animation remains the definitive realization of the characters from The […]
Top 6 Casino Films Throughout Cinema History
From Bond to blackjack, from heists to daring winning runs, what better pairing than cinema and casinos? The tension is unbeatable – that being said, there’s plenty of competition for top dog. Here are six of the best casino […]
5 Winter Film Festivals
As winter is definitely coming, and a chill ominously looms over Europe, we decided to stay in tune with the weather and already think about winter time. So, this week we’ve compiled a list of 5 currently ongoing and […]
Coming Soon: The Films of December 2018
Hi there, filmmakers and film lovers! Below you will find our pick with the 5 most awaited films to watch next month: Mary Queen of Scots (Biography, Drama, History) Directed by Josie Rourke In Theaters Dec 7 Synopsis: Mary Stuart’s attempt […]
Music in Movies is Manipulative. Here’s Why That’s a Good Thing
Without music, most movies wouldn’t even get off the ground running. A bold claim? Oh, absolutely. But is it true? Almost without a doubt. Music appeals to the viewers and their emotions are heightened when listening to it accompanying […]
Interview with OCTOBER 2018 winner: Hugo Diego Garcia
It’s already November, and last month’s big winner was Tony, a French film about a Spanish immigrant that faces difficult choices on multiple fronts. We were very impressed with the quality of our newest Film of the Month, and […]
Mélanie Laurent’s Southern Noir: Galveston (Review)
Galveston is a recently-released film that takes its name from its setting: a small town in Texas, in the Gulf of Mexico more specifically. As the title does not say much, one could easily think it’s some sort of […]
4 Tips on Horror Film Design
Halloween night just passed, so who would expect a post about horror films the very next day? Everyone? Oh, then we will proceed without the surprise element in hand. With Halloween coming and going, I was thinking a bit […]
August-September 2018 Screenplay Competition Winners
Hi there, The winners of the August-September Screenplay Competition have just been announced on our website as well as on our social media pages. You can see all winners and nominees here: https://tmff.net/winners/screenplay-competition/august-september-2018/ Therefore, Jean-Marie Mazaleyrat and Edith Woi […]
Why Hasn’t Jurassic Park Kickstarted a Dinosaur Movie Genre?
Some of the biggest blockbusters have to do with our fear of the unknown – aliens, sea monsters, big natural disasters, and of course, our pre-historic predecessors that once roamed the earth before we arrived: dinosaurs. Yet even though […]
Coming Soon: The Films of November 2018
Hi there, filmmakers and film lovers! Below you will find our pick with the 5 most awaited films to watch next month: Bohemian Rhapsody (Biography, Drama, Music) Directed by Bryan Singer In Theaters Nov 2 Synopsis: A chronicle of the years […]
From Book to Game to Series: TV adaptation of the Witcher coming to Netflix soon
‘The Witcher ‘is best associated with the video games, particularly the Witcher 3, which is roundly acknowledged as one of the best games of the past decade. Many people, even fans of the games, may not be aware that […]
4 Facts about Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Irishman’
It might seem like only yesterday, but actually the last time Martin Scorsese made a gangster movie, the year was 2006. You remember The Departed, right? After all, it won Best Picture at all major award ceremonies the following […]
Why You Should Submit Screenplays to Film Festivals
Writing stories can be done just for passing time, practicing creativity or experiencing something new – we certainly know that. And general rules for storytelling also apply to a more niche-oriented screenplay format. What we’re getting at is that […]
6 Upcoming Films from Great Directors (I)
Now that cold weather is slowly but steadily replacing the summer vibes and any potential leftovers, a seasonal shift is also occurring in the world of films. Lazy, action-heavy blockbusters perfect for a hot summer evening are giving way […]
Interview with MARCH 2018 winner: Sergey Tselikov
Today we’re chatting with our March 2018 FILM OF THE MONTH winner, Sergey Tselikov. Besides the FILM OF THE MONTH award, Sergey’s film ‘Going AWOL‘ managed to win 3 other awards: Director of the Month, Screenwriter of the Month […]
Why are Superhero Films so Popular?
Every couple of months or so, there comes yet another mass hysteria surrounding a new release in the superhero genre. Several years ago, I would do my best to keep up with the releases – not watching each and […]
Coming Soon: The Films of October 2018
Hi there, filmmakers and film lovers! Below you will find our pick with the 5 most awaited films to watch next month: Venom (Action, Horror, Sci-Fi) Directed by Ruben Fleischer In Theaters Oct 5 Synopsis: When Eddie Brock acquires the powers […]
7 Films Inspired by Video Games
Whoever said that video games cannot tell good stories either hasn’t played video games, or hasn’t played the right ones. At times, they can be the most powerful storytelling medium, since they offer a visual backdrop, as films do, […]
Interview with AUGUST 2018 winner: Omar Parker
The final month of summer has come and gone, and our big winner this time comes from the US, in the form of a monochrome drama about humanity and justice, among others. We spoke to Omar Parker, the director […]
Stephen King’s Dollar Babies
Have you ever wanted to shoot a short film, but completely lacked a good idea, while also not having the funds to purchase the rights for one? Well, no worries really, one of the world’s best selling authors has […]
5 Upcoming VR Film Festivals
Remember how last week we briefly touched upon how VR might be changing the fact of films – or, at least, shaping an intriguing niche in a variety of genres? Well, I decided to carry on with the topic, […]