Olivia Cooke & Grace Holt interview on No Dice at Into Film Awards 2025: Subverting fantasy

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Published on June 26, 2025 6:25:49 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSVDOkKwOzg

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Olivia Cooke & Grace Holt interview on No Dice at Into Film Awards 2025: Subverting fantasy, community, nurturing new talent & advice

Olivia Cooke and Grace Holt discuss their surreal experience winning at the Into Film Awards 2025 for their short film No Dice. Holt describes the joy of being recognised alongside talented young filmmakers and explains how No Dice subverts fantasy tropes by focusing on elderly Dungeons and Dragons players in a retirement home. Cooke emphasises the importance of nurturing emerging talent and credits inspiring mentors for her own development. The pair talk about the increasing accessibility of the film industry and offer advice for aspiring creators: gather friends, use available tools, and tell your story. Holt says she hopes to make more short films after university.

Interviewer: Sarah Bradbury
Editing: Olivia Barker

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