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Decomposer: A post-COVID reflection on nature, humanity, and stillness [Podcast]
Join John Schramm with Andre Ford, Georgina George, and Chaya Amor as they dive into Decomposer, a top 3 Kinolime finalist. With haunting visuals, a tragic anti-hero, and themes of ecology and identity, the panel explores why this eerie, poetic horror screenplay simply deserves to be made.
Mob Mentality Deep Dive: What Made This Script Win? [Podcast]
Three Kinolime readers—Cindy, Paul, and Steve—unpack why Mob Mentality, a comedy about a 13-year-old convinced he’s John Gotti reborn, stole their hearts. From its razor-sharp voice to heartfelt characters, they praise its consistent tone, standout Nate–Pudge bond, and how Kinolime champions undiscovered talent.
Steven Fingleton: From Nolan Fanboy to BAFTA Director - Making 'The Waif' & Going for the Rafters [Podcast]
Fingleton shares insights about breaking into the industry with "The Survivalist," working with Game of Thrones star Liam Cunningham, and his philosophy of "going for the rafters" - making classics rather than programmers.
Steven Fingleton to Direct "The Waif": A Milestone for Kinolime
Danny Murray interviews CEO Oleg Saitskiy to announce that BAFTA-nominated director Steven Fingleton will direct "The Waif," the winning screenplay from Kinolime's first competition. Production begins Fall 2025, marking a major milestone for the audience-driven filmmaking platform.