T-Port Blog

Paula Milena Weise and Finn Ole Weigt insist that they became filmmakers by accident, which matches the spontaneity inherent in their filmmaking style.  But there’s no accident in their intuitive storytelling style – which bought them a Goldener Reiter prize at this year’s Filmfest Dresden.  We caught up with the pair to find out about […]
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Natan Castay, a filmmaker from Brussels, shares insights into his debut film HUMAN, NOT HUMAN (En Attendant les Robots). In this candid interview, the filmmaker, who is affiliated with the Centre de l’audiovisuel a Bruxelles – which is represented on T-Port via our partners at Wallonie Bruxelles, he discusses his inspiration, creative process, and the […]
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Kasia Karwan, guest curator for the 2024/5 T-Port Lighthouse Selections, is the founder of Moonshot and a curator for the Cannes Film Festival’s short film committee. In this interview she shares her journey from cultural anthropology to the world of film. With experience spanning international sales, production, and curation, Kasia has a keen eye for […]
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What makes a good film unforgettable? Jukka-Pekka Laakso, one of the guest curators for the 2024/5 T-Port Lighthouse Selections, as well as the long-standing festival director of the Tampere Film Festival, reveals what he looks for in standout short films. From spotting hidden gems to curating surprise-packed lineups, Laakso shares his insider knowledge on navigating […]
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As we ramp up to the closing date of September 15th, for filmmakers to submit their shorts to be eligible for the 2023 T-Port Lighthouse Selections, we wanted to share a bit more about our esteemed curators – as well as finding out what drives them and where they come from. In this interview we […]
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As we ramp up to the closing date of September 15th, for filmmakers to submit their shorts to be eligible for the 2023 T-Port Lighthouse Selections, we wanted to share a bit more about our esteemed curators – as well as finding out what drives them and where they come from. In this interview with […]
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