film essay

Emmy winner Ryan Smith, whose film Soldiers of Song is out now, on his experiences making documentaries about and with the people of Ukraine.

Ami Canaan Mann, whose new film Audrey’s Children is out now, looks back on her time researching her 2011 film Texas Killing Fields.

Writer-director Aimee Kuge, whose new film Cannibal Mukbang is out today, on how to (safely) bring heat to the big screen.

Tony and Grammy winner Jhett Tolentino shares his inspiring journey to directing his first film, Asian Persuasion, out now in theaters.

The Heirloom’s writer-director-star Ben Petrie on how making a movie about his new dog revealed much more about himself than he’d expected.

Canadian writer-director Philippe Lesage, whose new film Who By Fire opens tomorrow, looks back on a simpler time.

Filmmaker Alex R. Johnson, whose novel Brooklyn Motto is out now, on the magic of going to the movies on your own in New York City.

For writer-director GG Hawkins, her SXSW-premiering debut feature I Really Love My Husband hung on the generosity of others.

Legendary director Atom Egoyan on his long history with the story of Salome, which is the focus of his new feature, Seven Veils.

Writer-director Jane Weinstock, whose new movie Three Birthdays is out now, explores the depiction of sexuality on screen.

Former soap opera writer Alina Adams on the most significant reason why CBS' new show Beyond the Gates is a gamechanger.

Writer, director and actor Michael Polish, whose new movie Alarum is out now, on the ineffable magic of creative collaboration.