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Interview with Luke Davies from Polari

Interview with Luke Davies from Polari

The Mancunion spoke with Luke Davies head of Polari, a queer production company based in Manchester about Queer representation, the art of filmmaking, and untold stories.
The Untold Stories of Black Women: A Thousand and One Review

The Untold Stories of Black Women: A Thousand and One Review

A. V. Rockwell shows the importance of supporting Black women in Sundance Prize winning feature debut: A Thousand and One
Olan Collardy Interview: Reclaiming Narratives in Rye Lane

Olan Collardy Interview: Reclaiming Narratives in Rye Lane

The Mancunion had the pleasure of speaking to Olan Collardy, Director of Photography on Raine Allen-Miller’s Rye Lane
“The most revolutionary thing to do is to show Black people having fun”: In conversation with Ana Serna

“The most revolutionary thing to do is to show Black people having fun”: In conversation with Ana Serna

In honour of LGBTQIA+ History Month, The Mancunion speaks to Ana Maria Jessie Serna about Pan-Africanism, Black and queer documentary filmmaking
Tár review: Power perverts art

Tár review: Power perverts art

Todd Field’s thrilling Tár is a refreshing take on the obsessed artist trope featuring a captivating performance by Cate Blanchett
Laura Hilliard Interview: “Storytelling is a noble profession”

Laura Hilliard Interview: “Storytelling is a noble profession”

Cinematographer and film lecturer at the University of Salford, Laura Hilliard, talks about filmmaking, cinematography, and the barriers of the film industry
The Moon & Back shoots for the stars – and lands among them

The Moon & Back shoots for the stars – and lands among them

Isabel May portrays a teenage girl’s catharsis through filmmaking in The Moon & Back
Why The Prestige is Nolan’s most definitive film

Why The Prestige is Nolan’s most definitive film

The Prestige may be the key to understanding Nolan’s filmmaking

Feature: The Freshers’ Guide to Film Fandom

A fresher from last year shares her advice for all of this year’s new faces in Manchester about how to indulge your passion for film as a student