Indie film-makers Mark and Michael Polish are the most
talented film-makers whose work I have ever had the honour of watching.
Their writing
is honest, heartfelt and inspiring. I love words and the boys certainly have a
way with them. Their writing touches the heart and the mind. Their stories take
you on journeys that make you laugh and cry. They speak to love, the power of
friendship, following your dreams and acceptance of yourself and others.
Mark’s acting
has a unique sensitivity and honesty about it; he can make me care about a film
character on the same level as a longer established television character. Like
his writing his acting is inspiring.
Michael's
direction and vision is superb. He has a way of making the locations come to
life that is captivating, and it is thanks to him that I have a deeper
appreciation for and greater understanding of the art of direction.
I watch all their films to the end of credits, not only because the
soundtracks and scores are amazing but because I love to see how many names on
the cast and crew I recognise. The behind the scenes are in many ways as
important to me as the work itself in the entertainment industry. I adore that Mark
and Michael have an extended family that they work with across multiple films.
These friendships and shared passion tie each element of their films together
to create final products that speak volumes of the love these phenomenally
talented people have for their work. The world of indie filmmaking fascinates
me; it stands for everything that I admire and gravitate to in film.
The attention
to detail on every level makes their films a pleasure to watch. Their bravery
to tell unique stories using unique techniques and distribution methods is
incredible. I greatly admire their passion for what they do and their desire to
tell their stories their way; it's inspiring. I have so much respect for Mark
and Michael and their work, which has led me to a world of film beyond just
theirs that I have always wanted to be a part of.
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