As an aspiring film-maker, I'm always pleased to see as to what my peers get up to, and what sort of success they are able to achieve in the profession of film-making. One such peer is a fellow film making student - Kevin Bisbangian - who recently completed and premiered his own short film - Broken Wings - about the struggles of a former Libyan PoW.
Having been nominated for a number of awards at film festivals around the world, Broken Wings clearly demonstrates Kevin Bisbangian's ability as a film-maker, and whilst the short film does suffer from problems in terms of pacing and sound, it also goes some way towards showcasing what Mr Bisbangian is capable of, and what we can expect to see in future.
What is Broken Wings about, and what inspired you to make the movie?
A Libyan political prisoner has been tortured during his five year prison sentence. He has returned to London to start a new life and hopefully regain the affections of his ex-girlfriend.
The Libyan regime is trying to stop him from writing a book about his ordeal at prison, and the new life style in London is not as easy as he expected, plus he does not know whom to trust... Being a political prisoner has caused him lots of stress and anxiety.
What inspired me was t...