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Some of Our Stallions: A Story of a Story …

Film
By Carson Mell | July 1, 2021
By Carson Mell | July 1, 2021

Some of Our Stallions: A Story of a Story …

Writer-director-actor Carson Mell tells the charming, circuitous tale of how his picaresque new comedy-drama came into existence.

“Tell the Truth”

Film
By Patrick Forbes | June 29, 2021
By Patrick Forbes | June 29, 2021

“Tell the Truth”

Patrick Forbes on the dramatic adventures he's had in pursuit of the truth, culminating in his gripping new documentary, The Phantom.

Filmmaking Starts at Home

Film
By Alexandre Rockwell | June 25, 2021
By Alexandre Rockwell | June 25, 2021

Filmmaking Starts at Home

Indie icon Alexandre Rockwell on making movies with his family, on his 2013 film Little Feet and his latest feature, Sweet Thing.

In the Space Between My Last Directing Job and My Next

Film
By Rachel Winter | June 22, 2021
By Rachel Winter | June 22, 2021

In the Space Between My Last Directing Job and My Next

Rachel Winter tells the story of her 15-year quest to produce The Space Between, and how the film became her directorial debut.

My Journey to Finding Inspiration

Film
By Molly C. Quinn | June 21, 2021
By Molly C. Quinn | June 21, 2021

My Journey to Finding Inspiration

Actor-producer Molly C. Quinn on how she used collaging and character journaling to deepen her performance in her new indie horror, Agnes.

On the Economic Realities of Telling My Story

Film
By Nicole Riegel | June 16, 2021
By Nicole Riegel | June 16, 2021

On the Economic Realities of Telling My Story

Writer-director Nicole Riegel on her path to making her debut feature, Holler, and creating a table for herself and other filmmakers.

The Story of Drunk Bus and the Real Pineapple Tangaroa

Film
By Brandon LaGanke | June 15, 2021
By Brandon LaGanke | June 15, 2021

The Story of Drunk Bus and the Real Pineapple Tangaroa

Drunk Bus director Brandon LaGanke on his friendship with the film's breakout star, who he’s known since they were punk kids at Kent State.

Let’s Go to the Tape

Film
By Anthony Giacchino | June 7, 2021
By Anthony Giacchino | June 7, 2021

Let’s Go to the Tape

Through archival photos and audio, Oscar winner Anthony Giacchino evokes the 1990 trip to Germany that sparked his passion for telling true stories.

Reflections on the Making of a Hybrid Film: This Is Not a War Story

Film
By Talia Lugacy | June 1, 2021
By Talia Lugacy | June 1, 2021

Reflections on the Making of a Hybrid Film: This Is Not a War Story

Writer-director-actor Talia Lugacy on how she rooted her new movie in authenticity through her innovative filmmaking approach.

Success Isn’t Where You Think It Is

Film
By Julia Scotti | May 28, 2021
By Julia Scotti | May 28, 2021

Success Isn’t Where You Think It Is

Comedian Julia Scotti, the subject of the new doc Julia Scotti: Funny That Way, wants you to rethink what it means to make it.

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