Alison Murray: A Tango-Infused Filmmaker’s Journey Between Argentina and Canada. Filmmaker Alison Murray on set. Photo: Maia Micultizki. Alison Murray, a versatile writer/director, has left an indelible mark on the independent film industry from her dual base in Canada and Argentina. Having a background in dance and film direction, she found her creative voice directing music videos in the vibrant UK scene during the 1990s. Her exceptional talent shines even brighter with a string of accolades earned through her award-winning documentaries and feature films, including “Mouth to Mouth” (2005) starring…
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Breaking Barriers: Award-Winning Filmmaker Shamim Sarif Pushes Cultural Representation of Muslim Queer Women On Screen.
Breaking Barriers: Award-Winning Filmmaker Shamim Sarif Pushes Cultural Representation of Muslim Queer Women On Screen. Starring Holly Deveaux and Maxine Denis, POLARIZED is Sarif’s 5th feature film, just out for distribution. A refreshing take on the LGBTQIA+ romance genre. Shamim, what inspires you as a filmmaker? It’s been over a decade since our first feature films, I Can’t Think Straight and The World Unseen, were released – but every day I still get messages on social media from women who tell me how these stories changed their lives. As a…
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