Category Archives: Interviews

Bruce LaBruce, director of OTTO; OR, UP WITH DEAD PEOPLE took a moment to speak with QFR about Maya Deren, nonconformity, Queer culture, and the craft of filmmaking. Bruce has a unique vision and fearlessly fused beauty and horror to … Continue reading →

“Why must people focus on the darkness in the world when all most people want to do is achieve some kind peace.” This line from director Jennifer Phang’s and producer Reuben Lim’s film elucidates one of the primary tensions of … Continue reading →

Creating independent film is like sewing a patchwork quilt. As filmmakers stitch together their stories using light and lenses as needle and thread, the product is as memorable as it is personal. Kelly Sebastian’s film, “a gIRL aND a gOLDFISH”, … Continue reading →

After seeing the greatest film ever made, QFR caught up with “Pariah” producer, Nekisa Cooper. Now at work, on making a feature of the popular short, she was able to sit down and answer some of our questions! Her film, … Continue reading →

Directing her films, “Taste of Dirt” and “Living with Pride: Ruth C. Ellis @ 100” Yvonne Welbon uses her sensitive curiosity to reveal bright, intriguing stories. “Living with Pride: Ruth C. Ellis @ 100” is a documentary about the oldest, … Continue reading →

Photo Source: Freedheld.com QueerFilmReview.com interviews Cynthia Wade; the Oscar nominated director of FREEHELD, a documentary short which examines New Jersey Police Lieutenant Laurel Hester’s pioneering legal battle to shift her pension to her domestic partner, Stacie Andree, following Ms. Andree’s … Continue reading →

Photo Credit: Aaron Cobbett QueerFilmReview.com got lucky: they interviewed Kurt & Bart, the celebrated costume designers for film, fashion, and commercials. Shortbus, a film the pair describes as a “revolutionary…queercentric, nycentric, love song to misfits” shows Kurt and Bart, with … Continue reading →

Pedro Andrade finally feels at home in New York City. Born in Brazil, Pedro left Brazil to continue a career modeling and acting in New York. Dashing and gracious, Pedro has many skills: he is schooled in Journalism, is a … Continue reading →

Buboo Kakati, renowned filmmaker, has joined Queer Film Review to discuss her work, her aspirations, and her defining moments as a writer/director. Born in India but a citizen of the world, Buboo is serious about her commitment to film. Quirky … Continue reading →

Director of stage and screen Moises Kaufmann agrees to answer a few questions for QFR about his groundbreaking stage to screen re-telling of the death of Matthew Shepherd and it¹s affect on Laramie, Wyoming and the world. QUEER FILM REVIEW: … Continue reading →