Interviews

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

8505 interviews available in total starting from 14/05/2002. Last updated on 06/11/2025. 652 interviews inserted in the last 12 months.

 
Niccolò Castelli  •  Artistic Director Solothurn Film Festival

“It is very important in a communication campaign to communicate why you selected movies”

Niccolò Castelli • Artistic Director Solothurn Film Festival

Niccolo Castelli shares his opinion on why people want to go to film festivals and what makes it a special experience.  

24/06/2024 | Euro Film Fest

Pierre-Yves Walder  • CEO & Artistic Director NIFFF

“Having a straight and clear editorial line really makes the difference”

Pierre-Yves Walder • CEO & Artistic Director NIFFF

Pierre-Yves Walder talks about the specificities of NIFFF and the type of events they hold for younger audiences.  

24/06/2024 | Euro Film Fest

Veit Helmer • Director of Gondola

"As my films have no dialogue, I work with actors from all over the world"

Veit Helmer • Director of Gondola

We spoke to the man behind such silent films as Tuvalu, Absurdistan and The Bra about how he got involved in and produces these projects  

24/06/2024 | /Germany/Georgia

Giona A. Nazzaro  • Artistic Director Locarno Film Festival

"The easiest way to make a name for your festival is to curate very carefully the programme"

Giona A. Nazzaro • Artistic Director Locarno Film Festival

Giona A. Nazzaro explains his different approaches to film programming  

23/06/2024 | Euro Film Fest

Antonella Di Nocera  • Director of Venice in Naples

"Citizenship in culture is a very important concept to develop."

Antonella Di Nocera • Director of Venice in Naples

Antonella Di Nocera explains the particularities of the festival Venice in Naples and its programming strategies.  

23/06/2024 | Euro Film Fest

Dr. Christian Jungen  • Artistic Director of Zurich Film Festival

"We are very active on social media, it’s especially important to bring in new film lovers"

Dr. Christian Jungen • Artistic Director of Zurich Film Festival

The artistic director of the Zurich Film Festival Dr. Christian Jungen explains how they engage with the audience  

23/06/2024 | Euro Film Fest

Alexis Juncosa  •  Artistic Director Lux Film Festival

"Social aspects are part of our identity, we are trying to be as connected as we can to the evolution of society"

Alexis Juncosa • Artistic Director Lux Film Festival

Alexis Juncosa goes through all the different sections and programmes of the Lux Film Fest  

23/06/2024 | Euro Film Fest

Claudiu Mitcu • Director of Rusalka

“I wanted to make a film that explores how we relate to life when we start to feel we don't have much time left”

Claudiu Mitcu • Director of Rusalka

The Romanian director tells us more about his meditative, existential drama and his shift from documentary to fiction  

21/06/2024 | Transilvania 2024

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

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