Directing

Spell director Mark Tonderai looks back on his dramatic childhood in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) and how it shaped him as an artist.

Henry Butash reflects on how his time on three films by the master affected his own directorial debut, The Atlantic City Story.

Director John Stewart on his criminally overlooked stunt-filled thriller Action U.S.A., which is newly re-released in 4K.

Lydia Dean Pilcher, director of the new films Radium Girls and A Call to Spy, reflects on her personal and professional journey in 2020.

Lifelong best friends Hannah Leder and Alexandra Kotcheff share adventures from making their debut feature The Planters alone in the desert.

Tom Gilroy examines the influence of Mike Leigh, Ken Loach and Tsai Ming-liang on his new short film, #WaynesvilleStrong.

Writer-director Brian Duffield on making Spontaneous for three years in three countries for multiple owners before a pandemic.

Brea Grant, whose new film 12 Hour Shift is out this week, talks with Kit Williamson about their transition from actors to writer-directors.

Director Luke Eve on the backstory to his new film, I Met a Girl, the latest in a series of projects focused on mental health.

For director Anna Mastro, making Secret Society of Second-Born Royals connected her back to her adolescence – and her true superpower.

Dramarama writer-director Jonathan Wysocki on the perils and pitfalls of making work that draws from one’s own life.

Legendary director John Badham, who has a new edition of his book On Directing out now, shares a favorite filmmaking story.