For over thirty years Charles Burnett has been at the forefront of American independent cinema, yet most of his films remain hidden cinematic gems, all too rarely screened.
Interview by Joel Karamath

Now in its second year, the brilliant Tiger Festival showcases the best in Far Eastern Cinema.
Preview by Siouxzi Mernagh

Makoto Shinkai makes thoughtful, austere animation films that tap into contemporary concerns about humanity’s relationship with technology. At his best, his films show a director who has a genuinely affecting visual aesthetic that recalls the live action films of Andrei Tarkovsky.
Interview by Alex Fitch

Udine, a small town in north-eastern Italy, has become the unlikely European Mecca for Far Eastern Films. Though in its tenth year, this April festival remains a well-kept secret.
Feature by Joey Leung

Flipside is one of London’s most imaginative film nights, delighting in oddball, off-centre and way-out cinema.
Feature by Virginie Sélavy

A look at Cannes behind the scenes.
Feature by Joey Leung

The short film selection at this year’s Edinburgh Film Festival offers unconventional angles on familiar themes.
Preview by Lisa Williams

Congregation’s nerve-jangling, heart-stopping old-time blues has been wowing audiences across London for over a year. They’ve compiled a list of their ten favourite films for us below, and their choices betray a love for the intense and the personal, and a penchant for tortured heroes and heroines.