film essay

Writer-director Fernando Andrés on the real-life story behind his new movie Rent Free, which premieres at Tribeca tomorrow.

Lynne Sachs, the subject of a current retrospective at DCTV, on the powerful experience of making her new abortion documentary, Contractions.

From the Talkhouse Reader, Oscar nominee Colman Domingo on a fulfilling life of performance, creativity and food.

Despite all the challenges creatives face at the moment, Laura Hunter Drago is finding a way to get her work out there.

Writer-director Richard Shepard looks back on his cinephilic childhood, the focus of his new documentary, Film Geek.

Writer-director Joel Potrykus, whose new film Vulcanizadora premieres at Tribeca next month, on life with his son, Solo.

Out of Print director Julia Marchese traces the roots of her deep love for one of the greatest midnight movies of all time.

Lost Soulz writer-director Katherine Propper returns to L.A. after a long time away and ponders ideas of home.

Lane Michael Stanley on the unique experience of filming and then premiering his new documentary in the legendary prison.

After waiting seven years to make his second feature, Blood for Dust, Rod Blackhurst has some thoughts on how to avoid the sophomore slump.

Writer-director Christopher Munch pays tribute to the late pioneering indie filmmaker, who passed away in February.

Writer-director Zarrar Kahn, whose debut feature, In Flames is out in theaters today, on the journey of making his new film.