FILM CLUB
FAK Film Club was a project that ran from June to July 2021 and explored many films and film subjects with appearances from special guests including performance designer Helena Goldberg and actress Courtney Sinclair.
Marianna's film studies include UCLA, Wesleyan, NFTS and more, with articles and essays published on various filmic topics across print and digital media.
FAK was an online publication produced by Marianna Michael and digital creator Mari. In the publication's YouTube channel, they brought together a range of fashion and film topics with a short interiors series by interior guru Helena Smith, whilst publication from the whole team at FAK wrote on film, fashion, lifestyle and art.
EPISODE 1: On Ava Duvernay's Say Yes
Marianna Michael talks Ava Duvernay's Say Yes and brings on guests and fellow team members Katie and Mari for a quick chat!
EPISODE 2: Breaking Barriers With Costume
Producer Marianna Michael explores Sean Baker's Tangerine in light of #PrideMonth before delving into a chat between Marianna and designer Helena Goldberg on Breaking Barriers With Costume.
EPISODE 3: On Body Image
In preparation for episode 4, (covering body image, sexism, racism, ageism and mental health), actress Courtney Sinclair shares her thoughts on body image with a beautiful monologue on social media, body types, and the way we think about ourselves, exclusively for FAK!
EPISODE 4:
Misrepresentation On Screen
Misrepresentation on screen, briefly covering ageism, sexism, sexuality, culture, race and mental health in film and TV.
EPISODE 5: Should I Watch That Film?
Looking at our favourite films - you know, the ones we don't like to admit we love, and whether we should still be watching films linked to exploitative or iniquitous behaviours of particular individuals in film.
EPISODE 6: Beauty standards. The Fashion Industry. Our bodies: Supervenus, by Frédéric Doazan
Beauty standards. The Fashion Industry. Our bodies. All wrapped up into one short episode of Film Club talking about ‘Supervenus’ by Frédéric Doazan / www.12fps.net (available on @shortoftheweek).
EPISODE 7: Film Festivals For Filmmakers (and movie enthusiasts)
Ever wanted to get your film into a festival? Perhaps you're a movie buff who wants to attend. ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀
EPISODE 8: SS14 McQueen Campaign Video
In this episode, Marianna explores the SS14 collection through the short fashion film directed by Steven Klein, looking at its foundations, controversy and accolades combined.