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.
Oct 03, 2024•30 min
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.
Oct 03, 2024•20 min
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,
Sep 29, 2024•21 min
Robin Write speaks to Morgan Roberts about the diverse, fascinating biography of Sofia Coppola as part of the 9th Femme Filmmakers Festival.
Sep 20, 2024•41 min
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.
Sep 06, 2021•30 min
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.
Sep 05, 2021•30 min
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.
Sep 05, 2021•21 min
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.
Sep 04, 2021•26 min
Robin Write speaks to the talented director behind the short film Diagonal, part of the Competition Selection at the 6th Femme Filmmakers Festival.
Sep 04, 2021•22 min
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.
Aug 31, 2021•23 min
Robin Write is joined by the director of the short film PADDY, Roisín Kearney, as well as two of the stars of the films, Cian Hughes and Kiri Flaherty. The film plays as part of the 6th Femme Filmmakers Festival and can be seen with all the over coverage at filmotomy.com.
Aug 30, 2021•33 min
There are not many words to introduce the latest podcast from Filmotomy. On 22nd November 2020 we all sadly lost Jonathan Holmes. There were so many ways we wanted to immortalise this genuine good guy, in the end Doug Jamieson and Robin Write had a conversation about him, looking back at the impact he had on so many different groups of people. Included here are soundbites from just a few of his many podcast appearances, and scroll down below to links to many others as well as some of his great w...
Dec 11, 2020•51 min
The second podcast of the 5th Femme Filmmakers Festival sees Robin Write host, and he is joined by festival jury member Ellen Cheshire. Our special guest is Armita Keyani, the writer and director of Welcome Home, which played in the Competition Selection of FemmeFilmFest20. Enjoy the chat, and please do subscribe via the usual channels.
Sep 08, 2020•32 min
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.
Aug 29, 2020•44 min
* Stick on your best headphones * You are about to experience the ultimate cinema journey through a podcast. And this is Filmotomy's 100th episode. We finally made it. Robin Write hosts Julia from DisInsider and Doug from The Jam Report as well as a whole bunch of other cinema-lovers to share just a few of their favourite moments about going to the movies. Take your cola, your popcorn and sit comfortably. Full credits of all sound clips including those who participated to follow.
Aug 23, 2020•1 hr 2 min
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.
Jun 28, 2020•47 min
After a rather long break away from the Filmotomy Podcast, we resurface amidst the Coronavirus outbreak. Robin Write is joined by Jonathan Holmes, Susanne Gottlieb and Doug Jamieson as we dwell on the home cinema experiences we have been forced into during this isolation period. The gang discuss how they are coping, what plans they have, as well as what they've seen - including Emma, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, and what's available on streaming services like Disney Plus and Netflix. Have a ...
Mar 28, 2020•40 min
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). Fil...
Feb 02, 2020•1 hr 6 min
With just hours away from the announcement of the 92nd Academy Awards nominations, the Filmotomy Podcast gathers some film hopefuls in an attempt to predict what might get in and what indeed might not. Split into two parts this week, Robin Write is first joined by Joel Melendez, Jonathan Holmes and Doug Jamieson to discuss the Oscars, before Robin is then joined by Susanne Gottlieb and Amy Smith - making her podcast debut. We put our heads together and try to make sense of the awards race as it ...
Jan 13, 2020•1 hr 27 min
With the imminent release of Episode IX of the 40 year old Star Wars saga, The Rise of Skywalker, we decide this is a perfect time to talk about the sci-fi legacy. Robin Write is joined by Jonathan Holmes, Katie Keener and Jeremy Robinson to share their thoughts on the best and worst of the Star Wars films so far. Have a listen, leave your comments and reviews, and don't forget you can subscribe to the Filmotomy Podcast through SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Podbean and TuneIn.
Dec 17, 2019•37 min
With the awards season well underway, Podcast 94 takes a look at the Academy's reluctance to reward films from the horror film genre. With Us and Midsommar carrying two of the best performances of the year, Robin Write, Joel Melendez and Susanne Gottlieb explore the genre's form in Oscar history. Including whether The Silence of the Lambs is a horror film and why The Exorcist should have won Best Picture. Have a listen and subscribe to the show through SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify and P...
Dec 04, 2019•32 min
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.
Nov 13, 2019•50 min
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...
Oct 20, 2019•27 min
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 ...
Oct 08, 2019•58 min
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.
Oct 06, 2019•29 min
On the penultimate day of the Femme Filmmakers Festival, the Filmotomy Podcast goes on a round of Golf with the Julia Bales, the director of the short film, Golf! Robin Write is the host as the two discuss Bales' career so far and the status of being a woman filmmaker. Have a listen, watch Bales' films and subscribe on the usual channels - SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Podbean and Spotify. End song: "Dressed for Success" by Roxette
Sep 28, 2019•34 min
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.
Sep 27, 2019•36 min
As the Femme Filmmakers Festival hits Day Six, the Filmotomy Podcast showcases one of the short films in competition, Hyphen. Joining Robin Write is the film's writer and director, Maria Servellon, and the music composer of the film, Monica Lyrae. Discussion revolves around the conception, the making of, and the success of Hyphen. Have a listen and do please follow Filmotomy Podcast on the usual channels - SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Podbean.
Sep 25, 2019•36 min
As the 4th Femme FIlmmakers Festival kicks into its first day, the Filmotomy Podcast invites Emma Kreienberg and Nicole Palermo, the creators and performers behind the short film series, Ballin' With No Balls. We discuss their film, the FemmeFilmFest as well as the state of play with women women behind the camera in the film business.
Sep 20, 2019•25 min
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.
Sep 20, 2019•25 min