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The Underdog Story of Skateboard

Film
By George Gage | June 23, 2023
By George Gage | June 23, 2023

The Underdog Story of Skateboard

Director George Gage shares the unlikely story of his 1978 cult classic, which currently needs your help for its 45th anniversary restoration.

Showing My Work

Film
By Megan Griffiths | June 21, 2023
By Megan Griffiths | June 21, 2023

Showing My Work

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.

The Power of the Pen

Film
By Bomani J. Story | June 7, 2023
By Bomani J. Story | June 7, 2023

The Power of the Pen

The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster writer-director Bomani J. Story on how he first encountered great writing through hip-hop lyricism.

Hearts of Darkness

Film
By Jack Riccobono | June 6, 2023
By Jack Riccobono | June 6, 2023

Hearts of Darkness

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

The Fake Financier

Film
By Dani Barker | May 31, 2023
By Dani Barker | May 31, 2023

The Fake Financier

Writer-actress Dani Barker shares a cautionary tale from the making of her new film, Follow Her — and she has the receipts.

Creativity 2.0

Film
By Jae Shim | May 24, 2023
By Jae Shim | May 24, 2023

Creativity 2.0

Reflections on AI and human creativity in the style of Opus Cope, a documentary film about the godfather of AI music, David Cope.

No Fear: The Serendipitous Symbiosis of Filmmaking and Motherhood

Film
By Bobbi Jo Hart | May 22, 2023
By Bobbi Jo Hart | May 22, 2023

No Fear: The Serendipitous Symbiosis of Filmmaking and Motherhood

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

The Film Festival Therapist

Film
By Jamie Sisley | May 18, 2023
By Jamie Sisley | May 18, 2023

The Film Festival Therapist

Jamie Sisley, whose debut feature, Stay Awake, opens this week, on an unexpected impact of making a love letter to caretakers.

Making the Leap

Film
By Traci Hays | May 16, 2023
By Traci Hays | May 16, 2023

Making the Leap

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

My Renfield Rabbit Hole

Film
By Julia Marchese | May 12, 2023
By Julia Marchese | May 12, 2023

My Renfield Rabbit Hole

Inspired by a deleted scene from the new horror comedy, Julia Marchese dives deep into Dracula and dance sequences.

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