Documentary Filmmaker
BBC3 controller Zai Bennett cites My Brother the Islamist as an example of the Fresh strands success. Zai Bennett says: “The Fresh strand is vital to BBC Three’s factual offering, providing new film-makers with a voice to tell compelling and often inspiring stories about young people in extraordinary circumstances. I’m more »
I will be speaking at the Filmmakers Masterclass session: Making your first Documentary at Sheffield docfest on Thursday 09th June. I will be talking about pitching, taster videos and story access along with Alex Ramseyer-Bache, Ilse Van Velzen and Femke Van Velzen. Many other areas will also be covered, including more »
My Brother the Islamist will be screening on Thursday 9th June at one of the worlds formost documentary film festivals Sheffield docfest. The screening will take place at 12:10 in showroom 1 and will be followed by a Q+A be me. Looking forward to it! See you there!
It was a pleasure to screen My Brother the Islamist yesterday at Bournemouth University. I studied for a BU degree at Weymouth College, so it was especially meaningful. Big thanks to Sue Sudby, Ceri Higgins, Murray Weston and Claudia Walliman for making me feel so welcome and of course for more »
My Brother the Islamist will be a part of the official selection at one of the worlds most prominent events in the documentary film arena- Sheffield Docfest Doc/Fest 2010 Trailer by sheffielddocfest More news to follow!
The response to the film has been staggering, so thankyou to all who have taken the time to tap their thoughts into the keyboard, through email, messages, forums, you tube- and of course those who commented on the official BBC3 blog (which I’ve heard was record breaking!). I’ve received literally more »
Again, if you’re interested in finding out a little more background information on My Brother the Islamist, I have written an article for BBC news online- it can be accessed here. Thanks
Hi, if you get the chance, or if you haven’t already, please check out my BBC3 blog here The blog gives a little more of an insight into the making of the documentary, and also what has happened since. Also, if you have time, I also recommend browsing through the more »
My Brother the Islamist has TV Picks in today’s Sunday Times, Mail on Sunday and Observer, pick of the day in Time Out and featured pick in Radio Times…
Filmed and Directed by Robb Leech, My Brother the Islamist is an intimate access documentary, taking the viewer on a journey into the hidden world of the radical Islamist – from a unique point of view. Director Robb sets out to reconnect with his Islamist step-brother, Richard, or as he’s now more »