"We discuss her directorial debut short, the gruelling process of actually getting a film made, and empathize around her process of realizing she wanted to be a director (especially after working on 40 films, 38 of which were directed by men)"
We chose to re-enter into poignant turning point events between Imogen, her sister Allegra and mother Diane, with them reliving the moments alongside an actress in real-time.
A tasty review of 'Naomang' in SHOTS.
17 June 2020
Directed by Lief director Luo Jian and premiered on NOWNESS, this mesmerising short film introduces..
"I just want to do whatever it takes to make sure that stories are being told by everyone who has a different perspective. I mean, we have literally a hundred years of cinema to make up for.”'
"A mix of Booksmart, Funny Ha Ha, and Ghost World, the movie has dialogue that is audaciously awkward and deeply hilarious." GARAGE
READ NOW! 'Moffie' is the "must-see queer film set in apartheid-era South Africa." AnOther MAGAZINE⠀⠀
20 April 2020
"Culture Is Not Cancelled" interview with director Oliver Hermanus
Read more how this brilliant music video came about on 1.4, where Lyndy Stout catches up with Adi from her home in Berlin.
ÊXTASE: a feature doc released to rave reviews in a very similar condition to its main character - isolated from other bodies.
28 March 2020
A hybrid essay film based on director Moara Passoni's own experience of anorexia, and that of all the women who participated in the creation, produced by Academy Award Nominee Petra Costa (The Edge of Democracy) with Lief’s Margo Mars acting as consultant producer.
“How do you dust yourself off and move onwards and upwards when faced with failure or diversions?” Fabrik's Hero Margo Mars
27 March 2020
It's definitely worth reminding ourselves of this statement from last month's interview, especially during the current context of the Covid-19 pandemic.
P.S. Sensuous, exuberant.
Emily and Noor form directing duo for Linda Diaz!
28 January 2020
Young New York directing duo re-imagine a magical first-date through dance.
Elisha talks to SHOTS!
20 January 2020
"The power of the project comes through in her authenticity and her absolute respect for what Jon Gray does. Her fearlessness and tender point of view combine to create a piece of art that honors the past and respects the present."
Shannon Murphy named 'Director to Watch for 2020'
30 November 2019
Variety gazed into the medium’s future by announcing its annual lineup of filmmaking talents who’ve stood out on the recent festival circuit.
Playboy 20Q for Alma Har'el.
17 November 2019
Q14: You were hesitant about being interviewed by PLAYBOY. Why?
Directors Notes interviews Luo Jian on her short WDYK.
07 October 2019
A Woman Gives Birth to a Jellyfish in Luo Jian’s ‘What Do You Know About the Water and the Moon’
Bat For Lashes hotly anticipated album 'Lost Girls' is out now ! Natasha Khan speaks to Refinery29 about building the universe around the album, produced by Lief.
Moffie triumphs at Venice! Read the press reviews here.
04 September 2019
"Oliver Hermanus makes his masterpiece with this brutal but radiant story" VARIETY
CRSHD: A film that’s certain to resonate with its target demographic.
Tea-time with Clermont-Ferrand!
08 February 2019
Luo Jian gives an interview with the prestiguous festival.