Orpington Film Festival 2019: Results

On the 31st of October, 2019, the first annual Orpington Film Festival was held to considerable success, showcasing some top talent and a wide range of fantastic films and superb screenplays that demonstrated the power of youth filmmaking and youth talent that is both promising and optmistic for the future of film. With help from

Husbands and Wives Review

Husbands and Wives, directed by Woody Allen, is truly one of his underrated gems. It demonstratres his ability to perfectly  blend comedy with tragedy that forms part of his trademark tragicomic style, accumluating into a Chekhov-esque drama that portrays Allen’s hangups and insights into the intricacies of marriage, the development of affairs and the impetus

NYU Narrative- Prompt: “Let’s keep looking”

“Let’s keep looking,”    The voice came out as a coarse, commanding whisper, cutting through the dead, dark silence of the night. O’Neill turned to the voice, his detective badge illuminating the shivering man in front of him. Deep wrinkles ran across his face like fissures; his eyes were two green gems that darted around

Stills

From “The Tragedy of a Losing Game” From “Goodsurvivors: A Mockumentary” From “My Trip to Turkey”

Introducing: Orpington Film Festival 2019

We are happy to announce the Orpington Film Festival 2019! This film festival is aimed towards representing the young filmmakers in the southern areas of London and to celebrate an urban, youthful and often interesting filmmaking talent of the area. WE ARE STILL ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS Films should be submitted via vimeo, YouTube link or emailed

Short Films

Star Wars Episode I: A New Candidate Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Flexers Goodsurvivors: A Mockumentary Tragedy of a Losing Game (Incomplete//Draft 3) The Day Break Butcher (MET Film School/Director and Writer of 1st scene)  

Czech New Wave: Closely Watched Trains

A review of a Czech New Wave classic directed by Menzel, who would go on to direct many great Czech films during his career.

Casablanca & Bonnie and Clyde: Comparative Analysis

A comparative essay on the production contexts of Casablanca (1942) and Bonnie and Clyde (1967).

Barton Fink: The Demonisation of the Working Class

An analysis of Barton Fink into the portrayal of the “common man” and the working classes.

Czech New Wave: Black Peter (1963) Review

A heart-warming and black-comic tale of a teenager’s struggles in 1960s Communist-controlled Czechoslovakia, Forman’s debut film offers an insight into the interrelationships and interactions between the youth during this period of time.