I got the chance to sit with the wonderful Jorrybell Agoto, the star of powerful, subdued and stylistically awe-inspiring Filipiñana. Filipiñana will be playing this year’s Sydney Film Festival, which… Read More
Tag: Billy
Interview with Kim Shin-Wan / The Seoul Guardians (SFF26)
I got the opportunity to speak to one of the directors of a truly special film. A film that is more vital than ever in this current political climate. A… Read More
Persian Film Festival : Cutting Through Rocks
by Billy Newbery The 12th Persian Film Festival has kicked off with its first film, Cutting Through Rocks. The film centres on the incredibly stirring and empowering tale of a… Read More
Review: Calle Málaga
by Billy Newbery In Calle Málaga, we are welcomed into a simple, straightforward story with a big heart. One that joyfully plays on the edge of pain and pleasure throughout… Read More
Review: Sirât
By Billy Newbery Sirât is an odyssey both as a film and an experience. With an incredible sound track, gorgeous visuals, a near other worldly landscape and a monumental tone,… Read More
Review 1: Nouvelle Vague
By Billy Newbery Films about films are usually boring, self-congratulatory, and honestly, the few rare expectations are terrible, but here we are delivered pure magic. A film that feels like… Read More
SXSW Sydney coverage / Billy
Billy from Film in Revolt hit the ground running at SXSW Sydney. He shares his highs and lows in the film programme. Pure Scum A Melbourne-based independent film whose… Read More
Interview with Samuel Van Grinsven / Up Went The Hill
Billy from Film in Revolt spoke with Samuel Van Grinsven (Director, Writer) about his upcoming film Up Went the Hill. Samuel generously shared insight into the behind the scenes of… Read More
Miya Miya Film Club
In a warehouse theatre named Mothership Studios, in Marrickville’s industrial heart, a group called the Miya Miya Film Club is presenting a marvellous double feature. Decking out the space with… Read More
VideoHeaven / MIFF
VideoHeaven, from Director Alex Ross Perry is a wonderfully dense rumination on the life and roles of the all but disappeared video store. Standing at a mighty 2hr 53mins this… Read More










