Alex King
How to survive as a DIY filmmaker
Do not ask permission — Oxyana director Sean Dunne talks about his two new projects Cam Girlz and Florida Man.
Written by: Alex King
Russell Brand occupies an empty home and steps into London’s fierce housing battle
A new frontline in London’s housing crisis — Talking capitalism, free ice cream and fighting the social cleansing of Barnet’s Sweets Way Estate with comedian-turned-revolutionary Russell Brand.
Written by: Alex King
Socially-conscious filmmaking you need to see this year
Human Rights Watch Film Festival, London — Wim Wenders on Sebastião Salgado, Jon Stewart’s directorial debut and the animated adventures of the 18 cows Israel declared a threat to national security.
Written by: Alex King
Where are young voices in the media?
Breaking down the walls — The Youth Media Agency helps journalists, filmmakers and artists develop their skills and amplify their voice. Check out their new #XXVOTE campaign, which aims to get more young women registered to vote.
Written by: Alex King
What’s the future for public art?
The days of roundabout baubles are numbered — Great public art challenges authority and forces us to rethink our relationship with the world around us, says Claire Doherty, author of Public Art (Now).
Written by: Alex King
Lift-Off Film Festival supports true indie filmmaking
New talent and fresh voices on Merseyside — Nomadic festival Lift-Off travels the globe to support real independent filmmaking. Next stop Liverpool.
Written by: Alex King
Five things you should know about fossil fuel divestment
Put the brakes on climate change — As the London Assembly made a historic vote to divest from fossil fuels, here’s what you need to know about the global divestment movement.
Written by: Alex King
Are we living through an indie publishing revolution?
The best independent magazines — Independent publishing is in fine health. We asked Ruth Jamieson, author of Print is Dead. Long Live Print, about her favourite magazines and how to survive in a fiercely competitive industry.
Written by: Alex King
Township street style is on a mission to conquer high fashion
Huck Indies — South African brand Tempracha bridges the gap between township street fashion and high end couture.
Written by: Alex King
The best alternative music videos
Flatpack Festival London warm up — Programmer Sam Groves picks out his favourite alternative music videos from the UK’s most awesome DIY cinema fest: Flatpack Film Festival.
Written by: Alex King
