documentary

Documentary filmmaker Ruth Leitman, whose classic Wildwood NJ is back in theaters in a new restoration, examines the dark comedic thread that connects all her work.

David Usui on the mayor and the gull, telling small-town stories and his new documentary, Been Here Stay Here.

Benjamin Wagner on directly addressing his mental health struggles and leaning into vulnerability in his new documentary Friends & Neighbors.

G. Anthony Svatek, whose debut feature Humboldt USA plays First Look this weekend, on how collaging has made him a better filmmaker.

Lynne Sachs, who this week will be presented the Pesistence of Vision Award, on making her new film Every Contact Leaves a Trace.

Drew Denny, director of the new documentary Second Nature, on a transformative decade spent telling a story that truly matters.

Director-producer Ryan Sidhoo shares behind-the-scenes stories through photos from his newly released documentary, The Track.

Director Marcie Hume on how she responded to her subject's attacks on her new documentary, Corey Feldman Vs. the World.

Filmmaker Beth Harrington on almost 50 years of friendship with David Greenberger, the subject of her SXSW doc Beyond the Duplex Planet.

Alison McAlpine, director of the Oscar-nominated documentary short perfectly a strangeness, on pushing the boundaries of narrative.

Will Thwaites on the curious chain of events that led to his new film Crime & Parody, which premieres at Big Sky this weekend.

Filmmakers Timour Gregory and Sasha Schneider on their new documentary, Beam Me Up, Sulu — and why Star Trek is still important.