Dónal Foreman on The Cry of Granuaile: Myth, Memory, and Cultural Storytelling
In this interview, award-winning Irish filmmaker and Brooklyn Filmmakers Collective member Dónal Foreman discusses his genre-defying feature film, The Cry of Granuaile. Blending psychodrama and fantasy, the film explores myth, memory, and grief through the story of a grieving American filmmaker and her Irish assistant as they research Ireland’s legendary “pirate queen.”
Exploring Faith, Science, and Humanity: Filmmaker Landon Van Soest on Light, Darkness, Light with Jude Chehab
Filmmakers Jude Chehab and Landon Van Soest, cofounder of the Brooklyn Filmmakers Collective, discuss Light, Darkness, Light, a powerful documentary about a blind priest receiving a bionic eye. They explore themes of faith, science, and resilience, and reflect on the collaborative spirit of the BFC.
Capturing the Soul of Ethio-jazz: Interview with Filmmakers Adam Golfer and Lorena Alvarado
Discover the story of Ethio-jazz legend Hailu Mergia in “It is a Soul: A Portrait of Hailu Mergia,” a 14-minute documentary by filmmakers Adam Golfer and Lorena Alvarado. In this interview, they share personal insights into the making of the film, their creative process, and the influence of Ethio-jazz music.
Shuchi Talati on Writing and Pitching Her Debut Feature, Girls Will Be Girls
Before the Sundance-winning Girls Will Be Girls hits theaters in September, we caught up with director Shuchi for an artist-to-artist conversation. BFC member Carrie Hawks interviewed her about the writing process and how BFC membership has shaped her creative journey.
