Rebecca Pidgeon is an actress and a singer. Rebecca began her career as a theater actress, graduating from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. She has collaborated extensively with her husband, the renowned playwright and director David Mamet, and has appeared in several plays and films he has directed, including “Oleanna”, “Homicide”, “The Winslow Boy”, and “State and Main”. It is also said that Mamet wrote the main character in Oleanna, one of his most famous plays, inspired by Rebecca. Among her other films are “Red”, “The Divergent Series: Allegiant” and “Bird Box”.
Beyond her acting career, Pidgeon is also a talented musician. She has released several albums in which she combines different styles such as folk, jazz, and pop.
David Mamet is celebrated as one of Hollywood’s most significant and distinctive writer-directors. Initially renowned as a playwright, he earned the Pulitzer Prize for “Glengarry Glen Ross” before expanding into screenwriting and eventually directing in the film industry. Mamet’s contributions to cinema include iconic films such as “The Untouchables,” “Glengarry Glen Ross,” “The Verdict,” and “Wag the Dog,” the latter two receiving Academy Award nominations for Best Screenplay.
As a director, Mamet helmed notable works such as “House of Games,” “Homicide,” “The Spanish Prisoner,” and “State and Main.” He also made a mark in television, creating the successful series “The Unit” and contributing to acclaimed shows like “Hill St. Blues” and “The Shield.”
Harriet Nabwana is a pivotal and influential figure in the Ugandan film industry, working alongside her husband, director Isaac Nabwana. Together, they co-founded Ramon Film Productions in the Wakaliga neighborhood of Kampala. Harriet plays a crucial behind-the-scenes role, overseeing production, organization, and management of the studio’s diverse projects. Her efforts have significantly contributed to the studio’s success and the increasing popularity of their films.
Harriet Nabwana is recognized for her ability to produce high-quality films under challenging conditions and with limited budgets, all while preserving the studio’s creative spirit and unique vision. She is an inspiring figure and incredible example of strength and perseverance for women in the film industry and society at large.
Isaac Nabwana, also known as Nabwana I.G.G., is a Ugandan film director, screenwriter, and producer who is celebrated as a pioneer of the local film industry. Born and raised in Kampala, Uganda’s capital, Nabwana began his filmmaking career under challenging circumstances and with minimal budgets. Alongside his wife Harriet, he founded “Ramon Film Productions,” based in the Wakaliga neighborhood of Kampala, which has become known for its bold and independent filmmaking.
Nabwana gained renown for his action films, characterized by local humor, innovative special effects, and captivating plots. His most renowned work, “Who Killed Captain Alex?”, made on a budget of just $200, achieved viral fame and garnered global attention, largely due to his creative use of limited resources. Nabwana’s films embody the inventive spirit and ingenuity of Uganda’s emerging film industry, serving as an inspiration to aspiring filmmakers worldwide.
Juliette Welfling is an award-winning, distinguished French film editor, renowned for winning the César Award for Best Editing five times. She gained international acclaim with an Oscar nomination for Best Editing for her work on “The Diving Bell and the Butterfly”. Welfling is notably associated with director Jacques Audiard, having edited all of his films such as “The Beat That My Heart Skipped”, “A Prophet”, “Rust and Bone”, and the Palme d’Or-winning “Dheepan”. Their latest collaboration, “Emilia Perez”, premiered at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, receiving significant praise and multiple awards, including the Jury Prize.
Beyond her collaborations with Audiard, Welfling edited notable films like Asghar Farhadi’s “The Past”, Michel Gondry’s “The Science of Sleep”, as well as Hollywood productions such as the first “Hunger Games” film and “Ocean’s 8”.