CATS OF MALTA Interviews & news:
SUNDAY CIRCLE MAGAZINE October 2023
Director Sarah Jayne was interviewed by Maureen Seguna about Cats of Malta for Sunday Circle Magazine.
YOUR CAT BLOG UK October 2023
Cats of Malta was featured as an Editor’s pick in the largest cat-centric cat blog in the UK.
TALKTV September 2023
Director Sarah Jayne talks cats, making movies and Cats of Malta, live on.UK news show TalkTV with Peter Cardwell.
TA‘FILGHODU (THE MORNING SHOW) November 2022
Director Sarah Jayne was invited to chat about Cats of Malta live on Maltese Television.
CAT CHAT October 2022
Cats of Malta Film director Sarah Jayne and the producer Ivan Malekin took part in a podcast interview with animal activist Tracie Hotchner from The NY Dog and Cat Film Festivals, prior to the screening of a 20 minute version of the film.
FILM FEST REPORT June 2022
Film Fest Report interviews Cats of Malta Film director Sarah Jayne about the documentary prior to the films Melbourne Documentary Film Festival screening at Federation Square.
WE ARE MOVING STORIES June 2022
We Are Moving Stories interviews Cats of Malta Film director Sarah Jayne about the documentary prior to the films Melbourne Documentary Film Festival screening at Federation Square.
OUTLOOK MAGAZINE INDIA June 2022
Cats of Malta is featured in a delightful article ‘In Nine Lives: Fantastic Felines And Where To See Them’.
SBS MALTI January 2022
Director Sarah Jayne speaks with Joe Axiaq about how after she and her husband relocated to Malta from Australia in 2017, they noticed the island’s large stray cat population. Already cat lovers, their curiosity about the strays grew, lead to the idea of making a documentary about Maltese cat culture.
CATFLUENCE August 2021
Catfluence featured article — Sarah Jayne, director of Cats of Malta talks about her experience of living with a cat and how she is bringing cat magic to the big screen.
NEWSBOOK MALTA August 2021
In the early stages of shooting Cats of Malta the production caught the attention of local Maltese press site Newsbook. Here is the article ‘New film to pay tribute to stray cats'.
CATTITUDE DAILY August 2021
Cattitude Daily interview with Sarah Jayne. The director and producer of cats of Malta answers questions about Malta's stray cats and the wonderful people who strive to make their lives better.
ANIMAL DIARIES November 2020
Cats of Malta director Sarah Jayne had a blast chatting about the documentary live with Moria on TVM’s top rating pet ownership show Animal Diaries. This live interview happened while we were still in production!
Life Improvised: Volume One REVIEWS & Interviews:
SEARCH MY TRASH October 2022
Insightful interview about the making of and ideas behind Life Improvised: Volume One.
SEARCH MY TRASH October 2022
A review by the site’s host Mike Haberfelner.
MACHINATION REVIEWS:
LA TIMES May 2022
Machination review by Noel Murray for the LA Times.
MOVIE BLOGGER May 2022
Federico Furzan reviews Machination for the Movie Blogger website.
SEARCH MY TRASH May 2022
A review of Machination by the site’s host Mike Haberfelner.
COMMUNIST VAMPIRES May 2022
Thomas M. Sipos reviews Machination for the Communist Vampires website.
WATCH OR PASS May 2022
Machination YouTube Vlog review.
DID YOU Z THAT! May 2022
Machination YouTube Vlog review.
INTERPRETING THE STARS May 2022
Machination YouTube Vlog review.
WHAM MALTA April 2021
Fran Stivala reviews Machination for the Wham Malta website.
IN CORPORE REVIEWS, Interviews & news:
LOVIN’ MALTA April 2021
Article by Sam Vassallo interviewing Sarah Jayne about In Corpore and the female gaze.
FILM AND TV NOW March 2021
Film reviewer John Higgins discusses the relationship dynamics of the In Corpore and gives a solid review.
MAI REVIEWS March 2021
Film reviewer Maya B breaks down In Corpore and discusses the films female gaze.
THE FAN CARPET January 2021
In this YouTube interview, Clara talks to Marc from Fan Carpet about her feelings about being part of In Corpore.
SEARCH MY TRASH January 2021
After reviewing In Corpore earlier in the month, Mike Haberfelner interview’s the directors about the inspiration behind the film.
THE PEOPLE’S MOVIES January 2021
Shane A. Bassett reviews In Corpore for The People’s Movie website.
HEAVY CINEMA January 2021
Podcast interview with Clara Francesca and Heavy Magazine’s interviewer Dave Griffith for Australia film news site Heavy Cinema.
SEARCH MY TRASH January 2021
A review of In Corpore by the site’s host Mike Haberfelner.
GEEK VIBES NATION January 2021
A fresh interview with Clara Francesca who answers questions about making art in 2020, In Corpore and communication breakdowns.
TIMES OF MALTA January 2021
Director Sarah Jayne speaks with Times of Malta, plus cast members Naomi and Chris also feature.
THE PEOPLE’S MOVIES December 2020
An interview with Clara Francesca by Shane A. Bassett about In Corpore and the ‘making of’.
JAMIE ROXX’S POP ROXX RADIO December 2020
Clara Francesca talks to Jamie Roxx on his podcast about the film, social change & liberal relationships.
THE MOVIE ELITE December 2020
In this interview, Clara Francesca talks In Corpore, indie film, plus the importance of the film.
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER December 2020
In Corpore review by Frank Scheck.
AIPT MOVIES December 2020
In Corpore review by Nathaniel Muir.
FILM THREAT December 2020
In Corpore review by Andrew Stover.
SCREEN SPACE December 2020
In Corpore review by Simon Foster.
PURE SHIT: AUSTRALIAN CINEMA November 2020
Bill Mousoulis From Pure Shit: Australian Cinema talks filmmaking and In Corpore with directors Sarah Jayne and Ivan Malekin.
GENERAL MEDIA:
GUIDE ME MALTA February 2020
A profile of our films and work in Malta plus our plans for To Hold the Moon.
CINEMA AUSTRALIA February 2020
Exclusive first look at the teaser for In Corpore.
INDIE FILM WORLD August 2019
A short chat with Olga Markovic of Indie Film World about improvised filming, and how and why we do it.
THE TWO GAY GEEKS PODCAST July 2019
A fun and informative interview with Ben and Keith from The Two Gay Geeks Webcast, talking about improvised filmmaking and the process of creating Friends, Foes & Fireworks with no script.
THE BITE MAGAZINE May 2019
Online London high fashion and lifestyle publication The Bite Magazine features Nexus Production Group in its The Film Review Directors Spotlight section, including two reviews - Friends, Foes & Firework and Daughter.
LOVIN’ MALTA April 2019
An online article about NPG’s Maltese / Australian filmmaker Sarah Jayne and her work, including the mention of an upcoming film screening in Malta.
FILM SNOB REVIEWS April 2019
Film Snob Reviews Melissa Leach reviews Daughter and leaves some insightful comments about the themes of the film.
PURE SHIT: AUSTRALIAN CINEMA July 2018
A list of Australian independent filmmakers who may be designated as the "new wave" of directors within Australia at the moment by counter-culture website Pure Shit: Australian Cinema. Includes NPG’s Ivan Malekin.
HER WAY April 2018
Sarah Jayne talks to Her Way and gives an intimate look into her life and artistic journey.
TVM NEWS MALTA October 2017
The local TVM crew in Malta visit the set of In Corpore during a scene where Anna (Naomi Knight) and Manny (Chris Dingli) visit their family for lunch. Playing the part of the family was Sarah’s Jayne’s real life family - and what stars they were!
MAMAMIA! September 2017
Interview with Sarah Jayne about Daughter and the themes of gendered violence and victim-blaming.
Published GUEST articles:
DAILY ACTOR September 2018
The Power of Improvisation written by NPG’s Ivan Malekin, drawing on our experiences with improv techniques and the lessons we’ve learned that can benefit actors.
FILMMAKER FREEDOM November 2018
How We Shot a Feature Film in One Night written by Ivan Malekin, detailing our process in making Friends, Foes & Fireworks in a single night.
PURE SHIT: AUSTRALIAN CINEMA November 2018
In an article titled Rediscovering the Love of Filmmaking Ivan Malekin and Sarah Jayne write about how they lost and then rediscovered their love for filmmaking with Friends, Foes & Fireworks.
PURE SHIT: AUSTRALIAN CINEMA February 2021
Ivan Malekin’s article Sex, Violence & Censorship about the double standard when it comes to Violence vs Sex is republished in Pure Shit.
INDIE ACTIVITY January 2023
A republication of The Power of Improvisation by Ivan Malekin, this time in Indie Activity.
Friends, Foes & Fireworks REVIEWS, Interviews & news:
FILM SNOB REVIEWS May 2019
Film Snob Reviews Melissa Leach reviews Friends, Foes & Fireworks and leaves thoughtful comments about the film.
FILM THREAT April 2019
Friends, Foes & Fireworks review by Lorry Kikta.
SEARCH MY TRASH March 2019
In this interview directors Sarah Jayne and Ivan Malekin talk Friends, Foes & Fireworks, filmmaking, Nexus Production Group, plus reflect on older films and discuss details of new films.
THE FILMMAKERS PODCAST November 2018
Sarah Jayne talks to Giles Alderson for 84 Ep 84 - How to Make an Improvised Feature Film in 24hrs on New Years Eve.
RAMONA MAGAZINE FOR GIRLS October 2018
Director Sarah Jayne talks Friends, Foes & Fireworks, filmmaking from a women’s perspective, plus a review is included.
ARTICLES OF ANTIQUITY September 2018
The directors Ivan Malekin & Sarah Jayne answer questions about improvised filmmaking and filming Friends, Foes & Fireworks.
CIMEMA AUSTRALIA May 2018
News article on Cinema Australia about the worldwide release of Friends, Foes & Fireworks.
INDIE FILM HUSTLE PODCAST March 2018
Alex Ferrari talks with director Ivan Malekin about How to Shoot a Feature Film in 24 Hours.
MOVIES AT DUSK RADIO INTERVIEW March 2018
Greg King talks with directors Sarah Jayne & Ivan Malekin on his show Movies at Dusk.
THE WEEKLY REVIEW March 2018
Myke Bartlett interviews director Sarah Jayne leading up to the Melbourne cinema run.
FEMALE MARCH March 2018
Interview with Sarah Jayne leading up the world premiere in Melbourne.
MOVIE NERD TALK March 2018
News article about the film and world premiere in Melbourne.
CIMEMA AUSTRALIA February 2018
World premiere announcement and trailer drop on Cinema Australia.
LIP MAG December 2017
Rosie Hunt interviews directors Sarah Jayne & Ivan Malekin.
UK FILM REVIEW September 2017
Chris Olson reviews Friends, Foes & Fireworks for UK Film Review.
INDY RED REVIEW August 2017
Another review of Friends, Foes & Fireworks.
REEL GOOD February 2017
The directors answer Ten Questions.
CINEMA AUSTRALIA January 2017
Interview with Sarah Jayne & exclusive BTS video drop.
WE ARE MOVING STORIES December 2016
Interview with Ivan and Sarah about the film as we headed into production.
FILMINK December 2016
News article released during pre-production.
CINEMA AUSTRALIA December 2016
Another news article released during pre-production.