Interviews

Weekly feature introducing you to film professionals from all over Europe sorted by name.

8377 interviews available in total starting from 14/05/2002. Last updated on 29/08/2025. 655 interviews inserted in the last 12 months.

 
Christina Friedrich • Director of Zone

"All the scenes in my film were shot in one take, with no retakes"

Christina Friedrich • Director of Zone

The German filmmaker discussed her latest film, about improvisational acting, creative freedom and the primacy of emotions over the literal meaning of her...  

20/06/2024 | /Germany

Stefano Centini • Producer, Volos Films

“Without a doubt, European festivals are the platforms which offer Central Asian films the most exposure”

Stefano Centini • Producer, Volos Films

The Italian juror on the Bishkek CAF Pitch chatted with us about his work as a producer and the potential offered by the Central Asian region  

20/06/2024 | /Italy

Mara Tamkovich • Director of Under the Grey Sky

“The choices that the characters are making represent the bigger picture of Belarus”

Mara Tamkovich • Director of Under the Grey Sky

The Polish-Belarusian director unpacks to what extent her story was based on real events and explains where she was able to use her artistic freedom  

20/06/2024 | Tribeca 2024

Malaika Bova, Martyna Szmytkowska • Artistic directors, Raindance Film Festival

“Our ambition is to become the go-to platform for emerging talents and their needs”

Malaika Bova, Martyna Szmytkowska • Artistic directors, Raindance Film Festival

The artistic directors give us the low-down on how the London-based event, now in its 32nd year, is looking to rebrand and refocus its energy  

19/06/2024 | /UK

Joren Molter • Director of Summer Brother

“The most physically and mentally disabled person in the film is the one who can offer love and attention”

Joren Molter • Director of Summer Brother

The first-time Dutch director explains the relationships between his characters and reflects on the complex notion of disability  

18/06/2024 | Transilvania 2024

Erke Dzhumakmatova • Coordinator, CAF Pitch programme, Bishkek International Film Festival

“We aim to become a leading, flagship festival in Central Asia”

Erke Dzhumakmatova • Coordinator, CAF Pitch programme, Bishkek International Film Festival

The coordinator of the Kyrgyz gathering’s industry sidebar takes stock of this year’s edition and touches on the process of co-producing with Central Asian...  

18/06/2024 | /Kyrgyzstan

Wim De Witte  •  Programme Director Film Fest Gent

“Film Fest Gent has a lot of projects aimed toward young viewers”

Wim De Witte • Programme Director Film Fest Gent

Wim De Witte presents the Film Fest Gent particularities and especially its special link with the music industry.  

17/06/2024 | Euro Film Fest

Anaïs Emery  •  General & Artistic Director Geneva International Film Festival

“The festival has always put forward a very inclusive conception of audiovisual”

Anaïs Emery • General & Artistic Director Geneva International Film Festival

Anaïs Emery explains the process of programming the Geneva International Film Festivals and its different sections.  

17/06/2024 | Euro Film Fest

Alejandro Díaz Castaño  •  Festival Director Gijón International Film Festival

“This film is very Gijón means that it is fresh and has a modern narrative”

Alejandro Díaz Castaño • Festival Director Gijón International Film Festival

Alejandro Díaz Castaño explains the origins of the Gijón International Film Festival  

17/06/2024 | Euro Film Fest

Vincent Paronnaud and Alexis Ducord • Directors of Into the Wonderwoods

"If we save nature, maybe nature will save us"

Vincent Paronnaud and Alexis Ducord • Directors of Into the Wonderwoods

Working together for the very first time, the two French filmmakers divulge the secrets behind the creation of a children’s film which is also a hit with adults  

13/06/2024 | Annecy 2024

Heidi Specogna • Director of The Lady With the Arrows

“For Claudia Andujar, activism was inseparable from art”

Heidi Specogna • Director of The Lady With the Arrows

The new documentary by the German-based Swiss director follows the work of a photographer who joined the fight for the independence of Brazil's indigenous...  

13/06/2024 | /Germany/Switzerland

Eszter Angyalosy • Head of studies, SeriesLab

“We are more than open to new, brave, risky ideas”

Eszter Angyalosy • Head of studies, SeriesLab

The SeriesLab head of studies delves into the details of this training course aimed at facilitating the development of original and commercially viable TV...  

13/06/2024 | TorinoFilmLab 2024

Kristina Dufková • Director of Living Large

“What I found most appealing about the book was Ben’s inner world, and that was also the most complicated aspect to put on screen”

Kristina Dufková • Director of Living Large

The Czech director explains what drove her to adapt the book by French author Mikaël Ollivier and the importance of music in her film  

12/06/2024 | Annecy 2024

Yasemin Şamdereli, Deka Mohamed Osman  • Director of and collaborator on Samia

“How can someone who was at the Olympics, who was so talented, end up in a situation like this?”

Yasemin Şamdereli, Deka Mohamed Osman • Director of and collaborator on Samia

The director and collaborator discuss the importance of a Somali and refugee story that’s as uplifting as it is a harsh reminder of reality  

12/06/2024 | Tribeca 2024

Ismael Curbelo  • Director, Lanzarote International Film Festival

"FICL has been instrumental in training local filmmakers"

Ismael Curbelo • Director, Lanzarote International Film Festival

The director of the Canarian film festival talks about the essence of the event dedicated to short films, this year's edition and his plans for the future  

11/06/2024 | /Spain

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