Fortune Favours the Bold
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

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Year

2025

Type

Talk

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