Robin Write had the pleasure of reconnecting with filmmaker Meghann Artes this time talking about her new short film Oh Baby! which is part of the Competition Selection for the 6th Femme Filmmakers Festival.

Femme Filmmakers Festival 2021: Robin Write speaks to Meghann Artes about her short film Oh Baby!

Filmotomy were honoured to be in the presence of the woman behind and in front of the camera on the film Lingua Franca - Isabel Sandoval. Joining the filmmaker are Robin Write and Sarah Williams for FemmeFilmFest21.

FemmeFilmFest21 Interview: filmmaker Isabel Sandoval of Lingua Franca

Robin Write speaks to the talented director behind the short film Diagonal, part of the Competition Selection at the 6th Femme Filmmakers Festival.

FemmeFilmFest21 Interview: Anne Thorens on Short Film Diagonal

What an insightful chat Robin Write had with filmmaker Kate Novack as she discussed the inspiration behind and the technical aspects of her short documentary film Hysterical Girl.

FemmeFilmFest21 Interview: the woman behind Hysterical Girl, Kate Novack

As part of the 6th Femme Filmmakers Festival Robin Write of Filmotomy and Meagan Adele Lopez from the Competition Selection jury spoke to French filmmaker Agnes Patron the creator of the animated short film And Then The Bear.

FemmeFilmFest21 Interview: Agnes Patron the maestro behind And Then The Bear

The super talented young filmmaker Ragini Bhasin recently spoke to Robin Write of Filmotomy about two of her acclaimed short films Ghazaal and Hide and Seek. Both were part of the 6th Femme Filmmakers Festival running in the Competition Selection.

FemmeFilmFest21 Interview: Hide and Seek / Ghazaal filmmaker Ragini Bhasin

Robin Write speaks to Morgan Roberts about the diverse, fascinating biography of Sofia Coppola as part of the 9th Femme Filmmakers Festival.

Talking Sofia Coppola at the 9th Femme Filmmakers Festival

Hannah Taylor and Robin Write speak with Isabella Breton fresh from her Silver Sword win at the 9th Femme Filmmakers Festival for Aquí y Allá,

Interview with Femme Filmmakers Festival prize-winner Isabella Breton on her short film Aquí y Allá

Robin Write is joined by Hannah Taylor for an exclusive chat with writer-director Stephanie Kaznocha who made Confessions now showing as part of the competition selection  at the 9th Femme Filmmakers Festival.

Interview with Stephanie Kaznocha on her Brilliant short film Confessions

Hannah Taylor and Robin Write speak to prize-winning filmmaker Marie-Pier Dupuis on the success of her debut short film Heat Spell, winner of the Gold Sovereign and Female Performance prizes at the 9th Femme Filmmakers Festival.

Exclusive interview with Heat Spell writer-director Marie-Pier Dupuis

In a long awaited return of the Filmotomy Podcast, Robin Write is joined by Eric Fuchs, Fiona Underhill, Latoya Austin, and Nadia Kuligowski to discuss vampires in movies. The team choose their particular favourites as well as delving deeper into the 50 greatest vampire movies poll recently published. Please subscribe to the show as we relaunch the podcast back into the film world where it belongs.

Eric
https://bluehighwind.blogspot.com/
Final Fantasy Wiki Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffwiki-podcast/id1578410237

Fiona
Bluesky: fionaunderhill.bsky.social
Instagram: fe_fi_fo_film
Letterboxd: FionaUnderhill
www.moviejawn.com

Latoya
Instagram/ Twitter/ BlueSky/ Threads: @franglais27
www.franglais27tales.com

Nadia
https://femmefilmmakersfestival.online/author/nadiakuligowski/

Music theme: Ambient Cinematic Background by Tunetank from Pixabay at https://pixabay.com/music/high-non-rhythmic-drones-ambient-cinematic-background-347223/

Filmotomy Podcast 104: Vampires Do Exist (in Movies)

This episode's ensemble features Al, Julia, Eric, Joel, Jonathan, and Daniel, as they say goodbye to the summer movies, and look forward to the fall releases as awards season kicks off.

Woo L.A. Podcast # 8 - Goodbye Summer Cinema, Hello Fall Films

Robin Write hosts the show for the first time, and is joined by Oscar season experts Susan Wloszczyna of RogerEbert.com and Erik Anderson of AwardsWatch. We discuss the recent Screen Actors Guild nominations, the current state of the Oscar race, and where it might be heading.

Filmotomy Podcast Episode 11 - Awards Season Assessment With The Experts

In this podcast we delve into our new series 'Rewind', and the year is 1999. Al returns to host, and is joined by Rob, Jonathan, and Daniel. The team discuss the state of cinema at the end of the century, how movies and the industry were changing, and also talk about some of their favorite films of the year. There is also an in-depth look at the late Stanley Kubrick's final film Eyes Wide Shut, which divided audiences in 1999.

Filmotomy Podcast Episode 22: The Film Year 1999 - A Kubrick Odyssey

In this episode of the Filmotomy Podcast, the subject is the turbulent times of the incredible Judy Garland. The show is hosted by Bianca once again, who is joined in this rather candid discussion by Mr Motto and Mr Holmes. Their journey down the yellow brick road of the disturbing events behind the scenes of Hollywood, is still very relevant today. Have a listen, and leave us your feedback.

Filmotomy Podcast Episode 25 - Judy Garland and the Wicked Studios of the West

Host BeeBee Fett is joined by Wampa Write and Holmes Solo for a nostalgic discussion about the toys and merchandise and costumes we grew up with during out Star Wars crazed childhoods. That said, we shamelessly embrace our passion of the Star Wars phenomena as adults. We also discuss the gender audience with the toys, how the films have gotten darker, and where we think the series may be heading. Happy May 4th.

Filmotomy Podcast Episode 26: In a Toy Store Far, Far Away

Animation is the topic of discussion for the podcast this week. And just how child-friendly the genre has been over its cinematic evolution. Our fair maiden, and host, Bianca Garner helps paint the picture with Daniel Smith-Rowsey, Rob Motto, and Jonathan Holmes. And they all put forward their notions of the animated film, how it has changed over the years, the various contexts of the stories told, and just how much of it is catered for the adult as well as the child. As always please subscribe, comment, and enjoy.

Film Extracts: Aladdin (1992); Beauty and the Beast (1991); Inside Out (2015); Shrek (2001); The Man Who Killed Don Quixote (2018); Song of the South (1946)

Music Extracts: Prologue from Beauty and the Beast by Alan Menken; The Circle of Life from The Lion King by Elton John, Tim Rice, Carmen Twillie, Lebo M.; Gole Yakh from Persepolis by Olivier Bernet

Other Extracts: Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse; Roger Ebert from Ebert and Roper

Filmotomy Podcast Episode 31: Are Animated Films Just For Kids?

The Ingmar Bergman podcast feels like a truly special occasion. To celebrate his centennial year, and to join the rest of the vast Bergman coverage at Filmotomy, this week's recording is all about the great Swedish filmmaker. Host Bianca Garner, fresh off her own Bergman binge, is joined by Robin Write, and a recently acquired Ingmar super-fan in Aaron Charles. The discussion looks at the legend film director's career, the themes that ran through his filmogoraphy, as well as trying to establish his greatest works. A tough feat given the choices. Please listen, subscribe to SoundCloud and/or iTunes, and leave us all your Bergmanesque comments.

SOURCES

Interviews: Ingmar Bergman; Ang Lee; Max von Sydow; Liv Ullmann; Melvyn Bragg; Dick Cavett.

Films: Autum Senata; The Seventh Seal; Persona; Summer with Monika; Wild Strawberries; The Virgin Spring.

Television: Academy Awards 1961; Academy Awards 1962; Academy Awards 1971; Academy Awards 1984; Cheers.

Filmotomy Podcast Episode 35: Celebrating 100 Years of Ingmar Bergman

Episode 41 of the Filmotomy Podcast lands on the opening day of the Femme Filmmakers Festival 2018. Ten days of over fifty films showcasing is upon us. Our hostess Bianca is reunited with Robin, and the special guest this week is Barbara Ann O'Leary, the founder of Directed by Women initiative. The trio find time in their busy schedules to discuss female filmmakers, as well as looking ahead to the films and talent that dominate this year's online festival. Have a listen, and make sure you bookmark your favorites. Subscribe on SoundCloud and iTunes if you have not already.

Sources - - - Music from: "Raise Your Words" by Mychael Danna, Jeff Danna (The Breadwinner); "Nisi dominus, RV 608: Cum Dederit Dilectis Suis" by La Tempesta (Divines); "End Title" by Randy Newman (Awakenings); "Dedicated to the One I Love" by The Mamas and the Papas (Morvern Callar); "Aj Mera Jee Kardaa" by Sukhwinder Singh (Monsoon Wedding); "Oreru" by Tonolec (Land Without Evil) - - - Non-film excerpts: Sarah Polley discussing Stories We Tell; Gal Gadot on Wonder Woman; Mustang winning Original Screenplay at the Cesar Awards - - - Film excerpts: Lost in Translation; Lady Bird; Raw; Suffragette.

Filmotomy Podcast Episode 41: Femme Filmmakers Festival 2018 Preview

We're traveling back in time for the first of our Oscars podcasts. This week we're meeting up in the year 2000, to discuss gladiators, dragons, tigers, the contenders, the almost famous. Delving into this crazy year, are Bianca, Robin, Doug, and Audrey, they tell us where they were, and how things have changed. Have a listen as we scan through the major categories that year, nitpick and embrace to varying degrees. As always leave your comments, and subscribe to the podcast through iTunes and/or SoundCloud.

Filmotomy Podcast 47: Rewind to Oscars 2000

On the eve of our hotly anticipated 50th podcast, we talk some more Academy Awards with number 49. Robin is the host for the second week in a row (but rest assured, Bianca returns for the next one), and he is joined by fellow nominees, Jonathan, Doug, and yet another new-comer to the show, JD Grant. The discussion is the endless debate of the acting categories at the Oscars. From leads nominated in Support, and supporting players landing in Lead. The terms category fraud, co-lead, unbelievable, are just a few of the remarks thrown about. Go have a listen. Subscribe, rate, review, you get the picture.

Sources - - - Academy Awards footage: Best Actor, Anthony Hopkins, 1991; Best Actor, Geoffrey Rush, 1996; Best Actress, Nicole Kidman, 2002; Best Supporting Actor, George Clooney, 2005; Best Supporting Actress, Alicia Vikander, 2015, Trailer: The Favourite (2018)

Filmotomy Podcast 49: Oscars Acting Categories - But Which One?

This week's podcast rides the wave of nostalgia as we look back to our memories of the days when we would watch movies on the VHS format. There are plenty of stories to be told about the pre-DVD revolution. Bianca is here to host the show, with Audrey, Doug, and Jeremy also here to give us their blasts from the past. There is even a VHS quiz to start the old ball rolling. Tune it, and don't forget to subscribe via SoundCloud, iTunes, and Stitcher - any comments and reviews are of course always welcome.

Filmotomy Podcast 58: Flashback to the Days of VHS

Another Oscars podcast from Filmotomy. This time we pluck some of the more scandalous moments from the history of the Academy Awards. Well, perhaps not all scandals, but some very dodgy moments indeed. Bianca is hosting, and joined by Robin and Doug - as well as special guest KT Schaefer all the way from Next Best Picture. Getting plenty off our chest regarding some dubious Oscars decisions, we then take our wrath upon this very year - with the likes of Green Book and Bohemian Rhapsody dominating the headlines for the wrong reasons. Have a listen, leave us your comments, and bookmark the Filmotomy Podcast via www.filmotomy.com, SoundCloud, iTunes, and Stitcher.

Filmotomy Podcast 60: There's Something Rotten in the State of the Oscars

Bianca and I (Robin) are joined by Doug Jamieson and Ryan McQuade to delve deep into our picks for Sunday night's BAFTA awards. As much as we are fed up of everyone talking about Green Book and Bohemian Rhapsody, we still spend quite a bit of time talking about Green Book and Bohemian Rhapsody. We also look at how The Favourite could potentially prove itself with the British Academy, which front-runners are looking good for Oscar chances, as well as those that might surprise. Have a listen, subscribe through SoundCloud, iTunes, and Stitcher - and please leave us a review / comments / rating. God save the Queen.

The Filmotomy Seminar: Stirring the Pot with the 2019 BAFTA Preview

In the midst of out ten days of rewinding back to the film year of 1993, Robin is joined by two old friends. From Screen on Screen, Paddy Mulholland, and our favourite author, Daniel Smith-Rowsey. All three have plenty to admire about the cinema of 1993. Discussion falls on the high caliber of Academy Award nominated films, the state of the transitioning cinema, and our own personal favourites of the year. Please do subscribe on SoundCloud, iTunes, and Stitcher if you haven't already, leave us a review an rating, and we welcome comments or feedback.

SOURCES

Film: The Fugitive; Philadelphia; The Piano; Schindler's List; Jurassic Park; What's Eating Gilbert Grape; The Firm

Music: "(Darlin') You Know I Love You" by Tina Turner, from What's Love Got to Do with It

Filmotomy Podcast 68: Rewinding to 1993 in Film

With the immense spoiler-repelling during the release of Avengers Endgame, it seems like an apt topic for discussion for the 72nd Filmotomy Podcast. Bianca Garner is hosting, with Robin Write and Joel Melendez for company. The team try to stay spoiler-free as they discuss revelations of plot twists and key moments in film, which is a huge issue with the modern internet, but they also look at some of the spoilers in the cinema of yesteryear. Have a listen, hit us a review and rating, and subscribe via SoundCloud, iTunes and Stitcher.

Filmotomy Podcast 72: Warning, Spoilers...

So Quentin Tarantino yet again has eager tongues wagging all over the film stratosphere. And the new podcast catches the iron while it is hot. Joining Bianca this week are three, yes three, brand new faces to the podcast. Jeff from the At The Flick Podcast, Pallavi from The Gal Who Rants (and now, here at Filmotomy), and Jardiel from Pulp Cereal. The team touch on the pot-stirring responses from Tarantino from his Cannes press conference last week, as well delving into just how he might write his female characters, and their place in his vibrant narratives. As always please do subscribe via SoundCloud, iTunes and Stitcher.

Filmotomy Podcast 73: The Trouble With Quentin Tarantino

Filmotomy Podcast 75 might as well be a milestone. This is a crackingly insightful episode as a trio of femme fatales share their film festival advice and goings-on. Our hostess is Bee, with two ladies who have had plenty of film festival experience, Audrey and Rachel. Listen out too for extra film festival tips from Max, Jeff, Henry, Chris, David, and Cat (whose voice I am now in love with, so listen right to the end). Please leave us your thoughts, a review, and a rating, on any film festival antics you would like to share with us. As always, you can find us on SoundCloud, iTunes, and Stitcher.

Filmotomy Podcast 75: Film Festival Survival Guide

I return to host the podcast with Bianca away on Edinburgh Film Festival duties in bonny Scotland. Joining me in the summer heat are Pallavi Dandamudi, Jonathan Holmes, Jeremy Robinson, and making her Filmotomy Podcast debut, is Katie Keener. We don our shortest of shorts and head for the beach to celebrate the summer solstice by talking summertime movies. Be it romance, adventure, mystery, vacations, sunning it up, we dive into the bright and the dark side of summer films. Have a listen, leave us your comments, reviews, ratings, and do subscribe via SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher if you haven't already.

Movie clips from: Midsommar (2019); Call Me By Your Name (2017); Before Midnight (2013); Rear Window (1954); The Florida Project (2017); Dog Day Afternoon (1975); Almost Famous (2000); Booksmart (2019); Accident (1967); and music track: "Feel Flows" by The Beach Boys (from Almost Famous).

Filmotomy Podcast 76: Summertime Movies

Filmotomy Podcast 86: Emma Kreienberg and Nicole Palermo Ballin' With No Balls at FemmeFilmFest

Filmotomy Podcast 86: Ballin' With No Balls at FemmeFilmFest

Emma Kreienberg and Nicole Palermo join Robin Write on the Filmotomy Podcast as the 4th Femme Filmmakers Festival gets underway. They talk about their comedy shorts, Ballin' With No Balls, as well as discussing the state of the female driven creativity in the film business.

Filmotomy Podcast 86: Ballin' With No Balls at the Femme Filmmakers Festival

Filmotomy's third Podcast during the Femme Filmmakers Festival is a bloody special one. Pun intended. Robin Write is the lucky blighter joined not only by Susanne Gottlieb as co-host, but both in the presence of filmmaking greatness as Coralie Fargeat, the director of the slick thriller, Revenge, joins the show to give us the insights into her debut feature film. Enjoy the exclusive commentary, and subscribe via SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Podbean, and Spotify.

Filmotomy Podcast 88: With Special Guest, Coralie Fargeat, Director of Revenge

As the London Film Festival land in the thick of it, Filmotomy's 90th podcast jumps into the event to see what's shaking. Stuck at home this year, Robin Write invites LFF veteran Paddy and first-timer Georgia to discuss the so fars and the what nexts. There's also a special segment with LFF attendee Elle Haywood. Have a listen, and subscribe via the usual channels: SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Podbean, Spotify.

Filmotomy Podcast 90: Live From the London Film Festival

What a show this is! The first Oscars / awards season podcast at Filmotomy of this new season. Robin Write is the master of ceremonies, he is joined by strong contenders in the Oscar pundit race - Daniel Joyaux, Audrey Fox, Joel Melendez, Shadan Larki, and Doug Jamieson. The crowded venue is home to a vast discussion of what is already a mouth-watering race, with plenty of films, cast and crew to discuss. Have a listen and leave your thoughts on the prospects thus far. And subscribe to the show as always through SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Podbean, and Spotify.

SOURCES

Academy Awards Show 2019
Green Book
1917
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
The Farewell
Hustlers
The Irishman
Joker
JoJo Rabbit
Marriage Story
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Pain and Glory
Parasite

Filmotomy Podcast 91: Isn't it a Little Early for an Oscars Podcast?

Filmotomy Podcast looks at the early landscape as far as what the Hollywood Foreign Press Association will deem worthy in their Musical or Comedy categories at the Golden Globes. Robin Write is joined by Susanne Gottlieb and Shadan Larki to look at the forecast of those films that supposedly make us laugh and want to dance. Of course it is not as black and white as that, and the gang look at the current crop of contenders in the Musical or Comedy categories. Don't forget to subscribe to the show via SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Podbean and Spotify.

Filmotomy Podcast 92: A Look Ahead at the Golden Globes Musical or Comedy Categories

As the awards season builds momentum, podcast 93 delves into the hangover of last year's Oscars. In particular the wins for Green Book and Bohemian Rhapsody. Robin Write is joined by Joel Melendez and Doug Jamieson to recap the mishaps from Oscars 2018, as well as a quick look at what is ahead this season. As always please do subscribe, you have plenty of channels to choose from: SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Podbean, Spotify.

Filmotomy Podcast 93: Are We Over the Green Book and Bohemian Rhapsody Oscars?

Following the announcement of the 2019 Pandora International Film Awards, the Filmotomy Podcast focuses on the honors for Filmmaker and Actress/Actor of the Decade. Robin Write is joined by Doug Jamieson, Shadan Larki, Kevin Lee and Caz Armstrong to swoon over the superb work of both Denis Villeneuve and Amy Adams. This is not to be missed. Have a listen to do please subscribe to the show via SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify and Podbean.

SOURCES

Interview - Amy Adams on Big Eyes (2014).

Film - Incendies (2010); The Fighter (2010); The Master (2012); Enemy (2013); Prisoners (2013); American Hustle (2013); Sicario (2015); Nocturnal Animals (2016); Arrival (2016); Blade Runner 2049 (2017).

Music - "On The Nature Of Daylight" (Max Richter); "Denis" (Blondie); "Amy" (Bobby Darin).

Filmotomy Podcast 97: Here are the Filmmaker and Actress of the Decade

Welcome back after three months away. With just one away from the big 100, and with days remaining of Pride Month 2020, the Filmotomy Podcast talks LGBT cinema. Robin Write is joined by the wisdom of his wing-man Doug and newcomer to the show Sarah as they discuss Filmotomy's top 50 LGBT films results as well as voicing support of their own personal favourites. There are a few gripes thrown in too. As always you can subscribe to the show via SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify and Podbean.

Filmotomy Podcast 99: Wrapping Up LGBT Pride Month

The first of two Filmotomy Podcasts during the 5th Femme Filmmakers Festivals sees host Robin Write joined by two of the events film directors. Caz Armstrong of The Clawford Trilogy and Julia Bales of Uproot are here to talk about their films and the quarantine impositions that may relate to them. Have a listen and please do leave us a comment or two. You can subscribe to the show in the usual way - SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Podbean.

Filmotomy Podcast 101: FemmeFilmFest20 with Caz Armstrong and Julia Bales

Primary channel for the Filmotomy Podcast. Dissecting film, from the girt to the stars.

Filmotomy

Pinned to spotlight

Popular tracks