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Blockbusters, Layoffs and Strikes (or, The Brilliance of Brevity)

Film
By Emily Bennett | July 18, 2023
By Emily Bennett | July 18, 2023

Blockbusters, Layoffs and Strikes (or, The Brilliance of Brevity)

In a time of industry upheaval, director Emily Bennett turns her attention to a medium where filmmakers' creativity is unchecked.

The Brazilian Actress and the Covid Quarantine Camp (Or, The Miraculous Making of The Modelizer)

Film
By Byron Mann | July 13, 2023
By Byron Mann | July 13, 2023

The Brazilian Actress and the Covid Quarantine Camp (Or, The Miraculous Making of The Modelizer)

Actor-writer Byron Mann on the remarkable sequence of events that led to him being able to make his new movie, which is out now in theaters.

How I Rewrote My Life

Film
By Leslie A. Rasmussen | July 11, 2023
By Leslie A. Rasmussen | July 11, 2023

How I Rewrote My Life

Leslie A. Rasmussen, whose new novel The Stories We Cannot Tell is out now, looks backs on the different chapters of her creative existence.

Ghosts in the Archive

Film
By Irene Lusztig | June 30, 2023
By Irene Lusztig | June 30, 2023

Ghosts in the Archive

Irene Lusztig, director of the new documentary Richland, on the profound importance of archival materials in her work.

Where Does This End …?

Film
By Francisca Alegría | June 28, 2023
By Francisca Alegría | June 28, 2023

Where Does This End …?

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

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.

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