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Short Film Premiere: Kiddo

Paul Taylor premieres his latest short film and explains how parenthood allowed him to rediscover a sense of simplicity and play in his work.

February 24, 2023

The (Unexpected) Joy of Making My Second “First Feature”

Swallowed director Carter Smith on how his unusual career path (kind of) allowed him to make a second debut film.

February 15, 2023

Striving for Amateur

For director Justin Zuckerman, making new his movie Yelling Fire in an Empty Theater was not about advancing his career.

February 1, 2023

Agoraphobic Freeway Blues

Zia Mohajerjasbi’s stream-of-consciousness take on one of the more unexpected personal meanings of the title of his new film, Know Your Place.

January 31, 2023

Failing Better

Writer-director-actor Celyn Jones looks back on the filming of a pivotal scene in his debut feature, The Almond and the Seahorse.

December 15, 2022

How Did I Get Here?

Director Matt Stawski charts his journey from punk rock roots to directing the new kids musical Blue's Big City Adventure.

November 17, 2022

Going Back to the Source

Director Mark Pellington shares the backstory of creating the Director’s Edit of his debut feature, Going All the Way.

November 15, 2022

Dina Amer Talks with Ramy Youssef on the Talkhouse Podcast

The writer-director of You Resemble Me, the moving real-life drama out now in theaters, in conversation with Ramy's creator-star.

November 10, 2022

All It Took Was a Brain Injury

Filmmaker Ian Clark ponders the personal and creative repercussions of being in a major car accident in 2019.

October 10, 2022

On Making Mistakes and Learning to Embrace Them

Tom George, director of the new star-studded comedy mystery See How They Run, on the only true way to get good at filmmaking.

September 14, 2022

Revisited: Making Movies, Making Babies (and the Monster Beside Me)

Susanna Nicchiarelli, whose new feature Chiara debuts today in Venice, on bringing films and new life into the world at the same time.

September 9, 2022

The Film As It Makes Itself

Filmmaker Juan Pablo González on the unconventional and organic way he made his debut feature, Dos estaciones, in his hometown.

September 9, 2022