
2025
Fortune Favours the Bold
Screen Conversations
Directors Dario Russo (The Fox) and Zoe Pepper (Birthright) discuss the making of two films that stand out from the crowd because of their boldness.
Runtime
60 Minutes
The World Intellectual Property Organization estimates that about 9,500 features were made worldwide in 2023. It's frightening! Directors Dario Russo (The Fox) and Zoe Pepper (Birthright) discuss the making of two films that stand out from the crowd because of their boldness.
Moderator: Sandy George
Moderator: Sandy George
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Year
2025
Type
Talk
Program Strand
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