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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Cine Persia Voices of Iranian Cinema is currently in production. Love Iranian cinema? This book is for you. Subscribe to our newsletter for free & be first to in line to know when it comes out. Also tell us your favourite Iranian films www.patreon.com/thecinebijou #writingcommunity #supportindiefilm

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Watch Jafar Panahi, at last year's London Film Festival talk about his life & work. He features in our e-book Cine Persia: Voices of Iranian Cinema chapter 3: The Politics of Recognition: Awards, Acclaim & Backlash - follow usfor the book's release date. player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/wa...

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Watch Jafar Panahi Screen Talk | BFI London Film Festival 2025 - BFI Player

The Palme d’Or-winning director looks back on a career that has seen him actively engage with art and politics.

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The name Cine Bijou was thought up late one night working on this article - Billy Jack found its audience in America's Bijou cinemas. Bijou also means jewel. So, we celebrate short films, indie films, & the brightest Jewels of indie film. #supportindiefilm kungfukingdom.com/billy-jack-a...

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Billy Jack — Action Special - Kung-fu Kingdom

An action special on Billy Jack: an influential, iconic, American action hero from the 1970's versed in the Korean martial art of Hapkido. Played by Tom Laughlin.

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Daily Free Film Festivals @freefilmfestivals.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Watch the #BANGLADESH Short Film Festival Watch the film festival here: www.wildsound.ca/videos/bangl... Sign up for the FREE 3-day trial to watch the festival and a brand new festival #wildsound #watchmovies #shortfilmfestival

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

If YouTube & Apple are not your bag then you can also find us on the Swedish-founded company with its operational headquarters in Stockholm. Make sure you subscribe on Spotify to keep up to date with our latest episodes. We continue to #supportindiefilm #podcastlife open.spotify.com/show/1R9RJmW...

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Podcast · Cine Bijou · Embracing the magic of indie cinema, a frame at a time. Uncovering hidden gems and celebrating creativity in film. #SupportIndieFilm

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Are you an Apple Podcast user? Looking for a movie site celebrating the best of indie film? Make sure you subscribe to our podcast for our latest episodes featuring diverse cinematic talent currently lighting up the festival circuits. #supportindiefilm #shortfilms podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/c...

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Film Interviews Podcast · Updated twice weekly · Embracing the magic of indie cinema, a frame at a time. Uncovering hidden gems and celebrating creativity in film. #SupportIndieFilm. Featuring intervi...

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Modern remote work gets the dark satire treatment in Phantom Carousel. Writer-director Efosa Osaghae joins Series 3 Episode 2 of the #CineBijou podcast to talk corporate surveillance, casting Abirye Bukilwa & heading to HollyShorts. 🎧 Listen now #SupportIndieFilm cine-bijou.co.uk/podcast-expl...

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

NEW Podcast Episode! 🎧 Writer-director Ava Bounds discusses her surreal short The Witches of Pool Bottom screening at HollyShorts. #WomenInFilm #ShortFilm Read our review cine-bijou.co.uk/review-the-w... Enjoy the sneak peek & Catch the full podcast episode cine-bijou.co.uk/podcast-the-...

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Want to be a part of an indie produced scifi epic? Covalence is in the middle of its @kickstarter.com campaign. Help #supportindiefilm - watch this clip from the film tinyurl.com/5f65z35v & catch our latest episode cine-bijou.co.uk/podcast-cova... to find out how you can get involved #crowdfunding

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

[Podcast] Inside COVALENCE! Director Oktay Ortabasi, Art Director Michael Norman & award winning actor Kim Estes discuss their crowdfunded near-future sci-fi feature. Watch & listen to the full episode & get involved in the Kickstarter drive. #supportindiefilm cine-bijou.co.uk/podcast-cova...

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

HEY THERE INDIE FILM FANS - Starting today our reviews will also rate flims out of 5 stars to help you have a quicker & better idea of our thoughts on a film. Let us know in the comments what you think about this latest move. #supportindiefilms #filmreview #filmjournalism

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Some words for #motivationmonday from screenwriter Nia Dacosta (Candyman 2021, The Marvels). What inspires you to make films or, like us, talk about and #supportindiefilm ? Let us know in the comments.

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

ICYMI As Cine Persia will soon be completed we already have many more titles lined up for Cine Bijou Presents ... Read our Patreon newsletter for more details. Also sign up for free today to stay up to date on these projects. #supportindiefilm www.patreon.com/posts/162426...

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From the Projection Booth: The Next Chapters of Cine Bijou Presents | Cine Bijou

The end is almost near. Despite repeated delays, our first e-book, 'Cine Persia: Voices of Iranian Cinema,' will soon be available to buy. A

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

ICYMI 🦈We sat down with writer/filmmaker @iannathan.bsky.social his latest upcoming deep-dive documentary - Jaws Explored. 🎧 Watch/Listen now: cine-bijou.co.uk/interview-wi... Pre-order runs to Aug 9 at jawsexplored.com #JawsExplored #FilmSky #CinephileSky #HorrorSky #StevenSpielberg #PhysicalMedia

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DMovies @dmovies.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Iranian documentarist captures her video interactions with young photographer trapped in Gaza, in a historical register that's both heartwarming and harrowing Stream it now: dmovies.org/2025/07/05/p...

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Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk - DMovies

Iranian documentarist captures her video interactions with young photographer trapped in Gaza, in a historical register that's both heartwarming and harrowing - from various festivals

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Great to catch up once again with @iannathan.bsky.social this time to talk about his latest project 'Jaws Explored'. The episode will drop this Friday 24th. In the meantime enjoy the trailer, and give us a like and a share. #supportindiefilm #jaws👇 youtu.be/zhztnMrgmCo?...

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

JAWS EXPLORED is a new deep-dive documentary directed by @iannathan.bsky.social. Explore the depths of the movie that launched the summer blockbuster. Pre-order window is now open until August 9th! 🎬 Watch the trailer & pre-order now: 👉 jawsexplored.com #Jaws #supperindiefilm youtu.be/zhztnMrgmCo

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TRAILER Jaws Explored (2027) Official Trailer - A New Deep Dive Documentary

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Caught writer/director Jonny Durgan’s incredible short film G.S.W. at HollyShorts UK last year. Now it’s heading to Indy Shorts on July 23rd! 🎬✨ Watch our interview with Jonny. youtu.be/DUrVMMvoXnA?... 👇 plus, subscribe for more director interviews, behind-the-scenes insights & podcast features! 🎥🎙️

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HOLLYSHORTS SPECIAL - Taking aim with G.S.W writer/director Jonny Durgan

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

A group calling itself The Patriotic Bristolian is taking credit for the cancellation of a film screening in Yate due to take place as part of Refugee Week. If true we'd like to give them a pltform. Our call to action is here #supportindiefilm www.facebook.com/share/p/17cw...

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

The '70s changed horror forever. 🎬 From 'The Exorcist' to 'Halloween', we dive deep into the golden age with @davidweiner.bsky.social about his new doc 'In Search of Darkness '70s'. #supportindiefilm Read on to learn more cine-bijou.co.uk/podcast-expl... Also listen on Spotify tinyurl.com/4yd39mwn

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

We're sad to hear of the passing of French-Iranian author Marjane Satrapi. 'Persepolis' humanized the complexities of modern Iranian history creating a universal language for exile, identity, & resilience. She will feature in our e-book Cine Persia Voices of Iranian Cinema. #Persepolis #CinePersia

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

NEWS! Writer, producer & director @davidweiner.bsky.social is back with his journey into the bloody vaults of the world of horror. In Search of Darkness 70s takes us back to a raw gritty era of horror. The pre-order campaign is now live. insearchofdarkness.com #horror #supportindiefilm

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

The cover has been finalised and uploaded to Kindle Direct Publishing. Still much work to do on the manuscript. What does everybody think? Follow us to find out where you can buy your copy #SupportIndieFilm #IranWillBeFree #Iraniancinema #indieauthors #WritingCommunity

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

We've had the pleasure of interviewing Kayvon Derak-Shanian & Ava Lalezazadeh for our e-book Cine Persia Voices of Iranian Cinema on sale from 31st May. Follow us for updates on how to get your own copy. #WritingCommunity #SupportIndieFilm cine-bijou.co.uk

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

"By trapping the audience in a living room filled with grief, alcohol, and misunderstandings, it illustrates that the “gender debate” isn’t an abstract political concept, more of a lived experience" Read our review of Birthday Boy written & directed by Rosa Brooke cine-bijou.co.uk/birthday-boy...

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David Jenkins @daveyjenkins.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Just interviewed one of the all-time geniuses of cinema (Joe Dante obvs). Bucket list item for me.

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Author @ramonwrites.bsky.social explains the reasons for the delay in publishing Cine Persia Voices of Iranian Cinema - don't worry folks you'll still get your chance to own this insightful e-book celebrating the work of Iranian filmmakers #supportindiefilm #ebook

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Due to circumstances beyond our control the release date for Cine Persia Voices of Iranian Cinema has been postponed until 31st May 2026. Sign up to our newsletter for free on Patreon for updates #supportindiefilm #iran #iranianfilm patreon.com/thecinebijou

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Kyle Hester Film Maker @kylehester.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

In this crazy world of remakes and multi buzzillion dollar movies.......

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Game over, man? Not even close. 🛸 We’re celebrating the 40th anniversary of #Aliens with @iannathan.bsky.social to talk about his epic documentary Aliens Expanded & the new collectors' edition limited release. #AliensExpanded #supportindiefilm cine-bijou.co.uk/aliens-at-40...

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Moving beyond the "culture war" noise, Rosa Brooke’s #BirthdayBoy is a sharp, touching look at the human side of gender identity. 🎭 Read our review of this dysfunctional family saga - a comedy of errors about being seen. cine-bijou.co.uk/birthday-boy... #FilmReview #IndieFilm #genderidentity

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Our publishing platform Cine Bijou Presents... is now on Facebook. Here you can stay updated with all the latest news on our upcoming books starting with Cine Persia: Voices of Iranian Cinema available as an e-book from 30th April. #cinepersia #supportindiefilms tinyurl.com/jr4v3y48

An atmospheric image of a moody, backlit film set on a concrete floor, framed by the Cine Bijou Presents… branding. A lone, black wooden director's chair is central under a powerful spotlight that pierces the hazy fog. To the right, a professional-grade cinema camera is mounted on a tripod. In the foreground left, a person’s hands are seen snapping a clapperboard with the text "SCENE TAKE." Above the chair, a stylized retro marquee sign features 'CINE BIJOU' in illuminated marquee lights, with the word 'PRESENTS...' directly below it in clean, sans-serif font. The entire composition has a cinematic, high-production aesthetic.

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

NEW POST: Our latest podcast episode will uplift and inspire you. Watch or listen to our interview with director Ragnhild Nøst Bergem & Ola Henningsen all about their moving & heartfelt documentary #supportindiefilm #documentary #beingola cine-bijou.co.uk/being-oia-in...

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

THE COUNTDOWN HAS BEGUN THE COUNTDOWN HAS BEGUN. Cine Persia Voices of Iranian Cinema will be available to buy from 30th April 2026. Follow us for the latest updates as we fast approach the publication date. #supportindiefilms #cannesfilmfestival #iranianfilms #iranprotests #supportindieauthors🌟

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

🎬 NEW EPISODE: Director Daniel Everitt-Lock joins us to discuss "Our Planet, The People, My Blood." From the Marshall Islands to the UK Parliament, we explore the global fight for nuclear justice the declassified "Merlin" database. ☢️ #supportindiefilm #documentary cine-bijou.co.uk/the-atomic-l...

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

At the Soho Hotel in London for a special screening of The Singers - nominated for Best Live Action short academy award. You can read our review here cine-bijou.co.uk/the-singers-...

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

NEW PATREON POST. Cine Bijou's response to the #Iran attacks Read our continued commitment to spotlight Iranian stories on film Sign up today for our free newsletter for updates on Cine Persia: Voices of Iranian Cinema out as an ebook 30th April. #supportindiefilm www.patreon.com/posts/patreo...

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📰 Patreon Newsletter: Cine Persia - the Iran–US–Israel Escalation | Cine Bijou

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

On reading about US military atttacks on Iran Cine Bijou founder @ramonwrites.bsky.social author of Cine Persia Voices will post his reaction tonight only on Patreon. Newsletter updates are free to all so sign up today www.patreon.com/thecinebijou #iranianfilms #i̇ran #SupportIndieFilm #cinepersia

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

NEW REVIEW Writer/director of Motherland expertly illustrates the realities of the diaspora through the lens of isolation. Read our review of this powerful film based on a true story. #supportindiefilm #shortfilms #iraniancinema cine-bijou.co.uk/motherland-a...

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

If YouTube is not your podcast platform of choice, then why not listen on Spotify - open.spotify.com/episode/2afQ... Apple Podcasts podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/u...

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Unfreezing Terror: Inside "The Thing Expanded" with Ian Nathan

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

We'll be at the special screening of The Thing Expanded in London this weekend & it's going to be epic especially with the news that Kurt Russell joined the line up. We can't wait. In the meantime enjoy our podcast episode featuring writer/director @iannathan.bsky.social youtu.be/zkkWDosxS38?...

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Podcast Season 1 Episode 6 - Unfreezing the Terror: Inside 'The Thing Expanded' with Ian Nathan

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

A re-introduction is in order. We are promoters of independent films through our website, podcast & YouTube channel. We feature award nominated and winning short films, groundbreaking indie documentaries along with industry insights. Talk about our mission to #supportindiefilm alot! cine-bijou.co.uk

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

It’s official. 'Cine Persia: Voices of Iranian Cinema' has a release date! 📚 Are you a fan of independent film criticism that dives into the geopolitics of the craft? I’d love for you to check it out. cine-bijou.co.uk/cine-persia-... 🦋 #BookSky #IranianCinema #CineBijou

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Quick PSA! No need to scour social media for our latest content. Sign up to our newsletter on Patreon for free, and get the latest reviews and features straight to your inbox. #supportindiefilm #filmreviews #patreon #newsletter www.patreon.com/c/thecinebijou

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

NEW POST: Read our full review of this touching Oscar-nominated comedy drama A Friend of Dorothy, written & directed by Lee A Knight starring Miriam Margolyes, Alistair Nwachuckwu cine-bijou.co.uk/a-friend-of-... #supportindiefilm #afriendofdorothy #oscars2026 #shortfilm🎞📽⚡️ #shortfilmfestival

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A Friend of Dorothy – Short Film with a Big Heart - Cine Bijou

Review of Lee Knight's debut short - a touching relationship drama comedy now nominated for an Oscar in the best live action short category.

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Oliver Harper @oliverharper.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

A deleted scene from my documentary "In Search of the Last Action Heroes", director Sheldon Lettich discusses the underrated martial arts film he directed and wrote, Only The Strong (1993). youtu.be/xyHnoFnCeWA

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Sheldon Lettich interview - Only the Strong (1993)

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Cine Bijou @thecinebijou.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

We've got more features coming up on our podcast & YouTube channels - interviews with talented filmmakers with Oscar & BAFTA season approaching. Check out ourlatest episodes Youtube - thecinebijou Spotify - Cine Bijou Apple Podcasts - Cine Bijou Also find us on Patreon #supportindiefilm #podcasts

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