Making it in the film industry is not for the faint of heart. It is notoriously known for being hard to get into. Screenwriter and director Dionne Edwards is in the curious position of having not just succeeded, but having succeeded really well.
All in Film
Enter The Afro-Futuristic World of 2023
2023 is a film inspired by the powerful and emotive music of Alxndr London. In it’s essence it is a visual representation of the soundscape in the EP 2023, futuristic in design yet at it’s core very raw, emotive and spiritual
Koby Adom: The Path To His Calling
For Writer and Director, Koby Adom, the path to his calling is an extremely insightful one. Growing up in Thamesmead, South London, Koby hadn’t always known that making films would become his passion.
Meet CH-V, The Agency Born Out of The Love for The Diverse and The Unique.
The agency, established in 2018, embodies diversity, inclusivity and individuality with the models they represent looking more like people you may pass on the street rather than a typical runway model.
Talking Cinematography with One of London’s Most Sought After DOP’s, Rina Yang.
Her mode of storytelling is visceral and captivating, an art form that sets her apart from her peers in her industry.
Trap House Jazz, Masego Soulfully Breaks Genre Conventions.
There’s a certain whimsicality to Masego that is present in everything the hip-hop and jazz multi-instrumentalist does.
Meet CupcakKe, The Rapper We Love That DGAF.
Within the past two years, Cupcakke has released five bodies of work; two mixtapes – both of which were featured in Rolling Stone’s Best Rap Album of 2016 - and three studio albums. To release music so frequently and have it acclaimed is no easy feat.
Celebrating International Women’s Day with Nicole Krystal Crenstil.
Reform the Funk spoke to Curator Nicole Crenstil about international women’s day, her work and being a woman in today’s society.
Layo and the Joy of Dance.
Given that Layo skipped her graduation to attend a dance job, it's fair to say to say that her passion for dance is her number one priority.
SPACE x LAUNCH
In October, Reform The Funk held it’s very first exhibition, Space, a celebration and showcase of Black Art.
Stephanie Kane The Painter.
Attending a top class art college or university is the holy grail for many aspiring artists but Stephanie Kane decided to go her own way and manifest opportunities within her industry for herself.
The Importance of Ava DuVenay in Hollywood.
Born in Long Beach California in 1972, Ava is the director behind, Selma, the 13th Documentary and TV series Queen Sugar; amongst many others. The UCLA graduate made her directional debut with the highly acclaimed hip hop documentary ‘This Is The Life’, Ava DuVernay knew she “just wanted to make films”.
MOPESOLA
Photographer Derrick Kakembo and Director Jasper Cable-Alexander present new editorial and experimental fashion film 'Mopesola' for Reform The Funk.
Joe Fox
For rising star Joe Fox his chosen method is to seek solace in the big city.
Mthuthuzeli The Dancer.
We caught up with African ballet dancer Mthuthuzeli November. Ballet is changing and Mthuthuzeli is excited at changes within the art form.
Sophia Thakur The Poet.
We’re all artists at heart and at one time or another it’s likely we’ve used either writing, music, art or dance as a form of self-expression. One rising artist taking her writing to the next level is poet Sophia Thakur.
Dancer turned director, Rémi Laudat, on his unconventional journey into film and a fascination with “beauty” that sets him apart
Rémi Laudat, stepping outside the traditional framework