Category: Interviews
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Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen’s journey is like a quiet storm, sweeping in from Finland, settling in Britain’s Northeast, and leaving behind images that hum with life. Born in 1948 in Myllykoski, a tiny blip on the Finnish map, she caught the photography bug early. It started when she was 12, thanks to her auntie Oili’s snapshots of…
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Matt Solie, better known online as @ayitsphotography, has taken the world of photography by storm, transforming what started as a lockdown escape into a full-blown creative career. Hailing from Vancouver, Solie first picked up a camera in late 2020 during the monotony of the COVID-19 pandemic, but in just a few short years, he’s skyrocketed…
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Finn Curry’s photography captures the quiet, introspective beauty of the natural world with a style that feels both tranquil and deeply emotive. Based in East Sussex, Finn has built a reputation for crafting landscapes that linger in the mind, delicate yet powerful, understated yet rich with meaning. While much of his work draws from the…
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I’ll never forget the moment I first stumbled across Moses Aurelius’ Instagram, a Blade Runner-inspired image leapt off my feed, radiating atmosphere, colour, and a story that gripped me instantly. As someone who’s always been drawn to cinematic imagery, I was hooked. What I didn’t realise then was that Moses, based in Sydney, Australia, isn’t…
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I have had the chance to chat with Monika Chabicovsky who is an extraordinary artist whose work blurs the boundaries between reality and fiction, drawing us into an intimate exploration of identity through the art of self-portraiture. Born in Austria and raised amidst a rich tapestry of global cultures—from Japan to Russia, Monika’s international upbringing…
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Viewfinder Chronicles Interviews Scottish Filmmaker and Clear Focus Movies’ Founder David Ryan Keith
Behind nearly every great filmmaker lies a story of perseverance, creativity, and an unrelenting passion for the craft. In the competitive world of independent cinema, some visionaries rise by skillfully navigating the delicate balance between artistry and practicality. These are the storytellers who turn obstacles into opportunities and transform limited resources into captivating on-screen experiences.
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Viewfinder Chronicles Interviews Scottish Multifaceted Filmmaker and Creative Force Michael G. Clark
Scottish producer, production designer, and filmmaker Michael G. Clark has carved a unique path through the creative industries, leaving an indelible mark on film, photography, and illustration.
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Viewfinder Chronicles Interviews Scottish Screenwriter Chris Watt! hello, As part if this site and my own journey into film making, I am eager to speak with screenwriters, directors, editors and everyone in between to find out their influences, tools and the like so I am thrilled to introduce a Q&A with the incredibly talented screenwriter…