AboutEmily Spence, Author at The Creative Issue
Darlene Johnson wins the ‘Fellowship for First Nations Film Creatives’
October 12, 2021 | Emily SpenceDarlene Johnson is the inaugural winner of the ‘Fellowship for First Nations Film Creatives’, an exciting and unique initiative for mid-career First Nations filmmakers.
Film Review: Old (2021)
August 29, 2021 | Emily SpenceA once in a lifetime family holiday turns into an unsettling race against time.
Press Release: Submissions are open NOW for the 27th Brisbane International Film Festival (21st – 31st October, 2021)
July 10, 2021 | Emily SpenceBrisbane, Queensland, Press Release: 9 July 2021
The 27th annual Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF) is returning to Brisbane this October. Showcasing both established and emerging filmmakers’ work across various genres, the festival will be held over 10 days, hosted across multiple venues in Brisbane. With the talented Emily Avila taking on the role as Festival Director and new awards yet to be announced, BIFF is geared up to host arguably the best year yet!
Film Review: Percy Vs. Goliath (2020)
July 7, 2021 | Emily SpenceA David and Goliath story where seeds are sewn instead of rocks thrown, as a small town farmer takes on an agricultural conglomerate in a precedent-setting court case.
Film Review: The Godmother (La Daronne)
June 3, 2021 | Emily SpenceA dramatic crime thriller laced with comedy and punctuated by strong female characters.
Film Review: Spiral From the Book of Saw
May 20, 2021 | Emily SpenceSpiral sees the creators of Saw open the book on a new chapter.