Directing

Child actor turned writer-director Allisyn Snyder on the real-life inspiration for her debut feature, the horror movie Howdy Neighbor!

Francisca Alegría, writer-director of the new film The Cow Who Sang a Song Into the Future, on drawing art from her psyche.

Director Megan Griffiths on the extensive reading about trauma she did for her new film, I'll Show You Mine, which is out this week.

Jack Riccobono, director of Amityville: An Origin Story, on finding connections between hauntings, trauma and the dark side of human nature.

The notorious German filmmaker — newly back from his hiatus as a restaurateur — waxes lyrical about haute cuisine, Yellowstone and directing.

Bobbi Jo Hart on having children, making documentaries and her new movie, Fanny: The Right to Rock.

Blood, Sweat and Cheer’s Traci Hays on her daunting transition from production designer to full-time director.

Filmmaker Rachel Wolther tries to answer some vital questions, including why she directed the new play Eelpout, which runs this week in NYC.

Plan 75 writer-director Chie Hayakawa on her very indirect route to becoming a filmmaker.

Director Mark Pellington on how his latest feature, an experimental dance film, helped him express his ongoing sense of loss as never before.

The acclaimed French auteur, whose new movie, Winter Boy, comes out next month, opens up about his favorite things.

Writer-director Eromose on how the murder of Tamir Rice ultimately led to him making his new political drama-thriller 88.