Cine Bijou
We are passionate about independent film and champion the work of independent film makers and creative talents in front and behind the camera. Indie films have the most diverse talent, an array of entertaining and insightful personal stories, and gripping action. In an industry dominated by blockbuster franchises, independent films and the exhibitors & distributors who support them offer the opportunity for honest and visceral storytelling. Our mission is simple #SupportIndieFilm
Episodes

Saturday Jun 29, 2024
Saturday Jun 29, 2024
From his childhood experimenting with the legendary Super 8 camera, Joseph J Lawson has crafted his love of filmmaking into a lifelong profession in commercial television and independent film creating some truly iconic moments. These include 'Roughnecks: The Starship Trooper Chronicles' (with Foundation Imaging), 'Caprica' for Universal, 'Lord of the Rings: Return of the King' for Rhythm & Hues, all the way to his seven year tenure directing, and producing VFX for The Asylum studio's most infamous creations. Joe is now working with his son and together they run Lawson Digital Arts creating stunning effects in the world of independent film .Joe kindly took time out from his busy schedule to speak with Cine Bijou offering thoughts on his VFX journey, the evolution of his beloved industry and reflecting on its future with the emergence of AI.
You tube - (41) Joseph Lawson - YouTube
Demo Reel - Lawson Digital Arts Demo Reel 2020 | IMDb

Friday May 03, 2024
Friday May 03, 2024
Bristol based filmmaker Gab Staniszewska talks to us about her passion for movies, the challenges of movie making with limited resources, and how her films channel and reflect her personal journeys
Music Credits
Funky City http://purple-planet.com
BIO
Gabriela Staniszewska is a multi-award winning filmmaker from Bristol, UK. She works in horror, action and sci-fi, with a small local collective. Her work has won numerous awards at film festivals including action comedy 'Choose Your Weapon' which hit a triple bill at 2022 Fighting Spirit Film Festival taking home the gong for Best Film, Best British Film, and the Audience Choice.
Website Gabriela Staniszewska

Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
David Weiner talks to Cine Bijou about the third and final part of the In Search of Darkness Trilogy.