The RedCut Collective is composed of independent filmmakers whose aim is to strengthen the bonds with and among their peers in the Middle East by relying on shared experiences and knowledge. The RedCut Collective hopes to transcend geographical borders and create a space for convergence among independent filmmakers, particularly those in and from the Middle East. This collective aims to explore novel and creative forms of expression and break free from the capitalist conventions that dominate the film industry, in production, distribution, and audience engagement.
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Women in the Field of Struggle”: Which Women in Which Field?
By Pegah Pezeshki The following text is based on nine films by Arab women filmmakers under the title "The Place of the Arab Woman in Struggle," written by Pegah Pezeshki. This collection, curated by Giovanni Vimercati, was presented at Cryptofiction. When we think of...
Interview
Representation of Politics in Cinema: From the Oppressor’s Gaze to an Ideological Narrative
Redcut’s interview with Sepide Berenji about her short film “Raya”.
Interview with Nina Menkes by Mania Akbari
Redcut’s interview with Nasrin Mohammadpour about the short film 21 Weeks Later.
Redcut’s interview with Shadi Karamroudi about her two short films “It Turns Blue” and “All The Time”
Representation of Politics in Cinema: From the Oppressor’s Gaze to an Ideological Narrative
by: Kianoosh Akhbari Before delving into the subject, let us clarify that this discussion will not indulge in superficial praise of a filmmaker's courage, nor will it attach hollow, overblown accolades to a work in a way that distracts from serious, critical...
The censorship and other ever tightening restrictions imposed by oppressive and totalitarian regimes, on the one hand, and the influence of global commercial interests, on the other, have for long dimmed the prospects of independent filmmaking in many parts of the Middle East. The RedCut Collective rejects systematic control and various forms of censorship and self-censorship, seeking to provide a platform for independent filmmakers to freely express their ideas. RedCut’s alternative path involves rediscovering, understanding, and engaging with what can only be called a truly collective independent cinema. The focus in this path will be on independent filmmakers who have fought against class, gender, and ethnic oppression, consistently working to expose and challenge structures of suppression and dominance.