In the studio, on set, off guard..

Driven by curiosity, we explore the forces behind the act of filmmaking. Our in-depth conversations focus on their creative process.
With photography and moving images, we complement dialogue with visual documentation.
Working from Berlin | Paris | New York, we pursue projects around the globe.

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Mike Figgis on Leaving Las Vegas

After making Leaving Las Vegas (1995), a low-budget 16mm film that earned Nicolas Cage an Oscar, he redefined what independent cinema could achieve through instinct and limitation. Following the 4K restoration premiere at Berlinale, Burcu Beaufort spoke with Figgis about artistic survival, Nicolas Cage’s volatile creative energy, and why true freedom in cinema requires complete immersion inside the frame.

Burcu 6/10/26 Burcu 6/10/26

Fail Better: In Conversation with Girl in Red and Anders Danielsen Lie

Burcu 4/26/26 Burcu 4/26/26

Comfortable Being Uncomfortable: Michael Bauman on Happy Accidents

For Michael Bauman, One Battle After Another (2025) was shaped by a production logic built on raw energy rather than traditional polish. He frames cinematography as a process of responding to “happy accidents” and letting them steer the image.

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Sabine Lidl on Siri Hustvedt

Burcu 4/3/26 Burcu 4/3/26

Julie Pacino’s Lynchian Wonderland

Director Julie Pacino discusses her debut film I LIVE HERE NOW, exploring Lucy Fry’s portrayal of Rose, the surreal vision of Los Angeles, and the personal stories behind the script. She shares insights on fearless self-expression, filmmaking, and her love for Berlin and film photography.