THIS SEASON’S THEME: SCOTLAND ON FILM

Welcome to episode 021 of Choose Film: A Reel Retrospective podcast. Ashley and Gary are joined by Scottish Actor Rebecca Riddell to discuss our first animation, Pixar’s Brave.

SYNOPSIS 
Merida, an independent archer, disobeys an ancient custom which unleashes a dark force. After meeting an elderly witch, as she journeys to reverse the curse, she discovers the real meaning of bravery.

LINKS IN CONVERSATION
Insta @lockdownlinks
Twitter @LinksLockdown
Insta @RiddellRebecca
Twitter @RiddellR

SHORT FILMS
Coin Operated" is an award-winning 5 minute animated short film
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5L4DQfVIcdg

Factory Talk
Factory Talk is an intergenerational conversation about identity, sexuality and masculinity in a rural factory.
https://vimeo.com/416042843

Pink and Blue - GILR
A girl struggles with the side effects of the contraceptive pill.
https://youtu.be/isdcjna_c4o

Rebecca’s Bio
Rebecca Riddell is an actor who recently graduated from the BA Acting for Stage and Screen course at Queen Margaret and Edinburgh Napier University. Alongside acting, Rebecca also has a great love and interest in directing and has also dabbled in writing. Over lockdown, Rebecca has used this opportunity to launch a networking platform, Lockdown Links, to help creatives come together, meet, connect and perhaps work together one day. Rebecca also loves listening to podcasts and is starting to draw again.