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











