film essay

Joshua Marston on how he broke his run of directing microbudget films in other countries and made a movie in English — with movie stars!

The actress turned writer-director, whose debut feature The Intervention hits theaters Friday, shares pivotal moments from her cinematic past.

Andrew Ahn, director of the Sundance award-winner Spa Night, on the necessity of facing up to the things that set you apart.

Stuart Gordon reflects on the gold-medal drama he's enjoyed by watching the U.S. gymnastics team at the current Olympic Games in Rio.

Character actor Dennis Boutsikaris on how he came to play the controversial actor-director in Love and Betrayal: The Mia Farrow Story.

Writer-director Reinaldo Marcus Green ponders how best to make an impact with your debut feature after gaining traction with a short.

Charlene deGuzman, the creator/star of I Forgot My Phone now crowdfunding her first feature, on the films that informed her take on life.

Wayne Kramer, the man behind The Cooler and Running Scared, on the unjust and crushing weight of responsibility now placed on directors.

Filmmaker David Felix Sutcliffe's open letter to the documentary community about courage, cameraphones and the #RightToRecord.

As a lost Jarman documentary from 30 years ago goes on release, Bruce LaBruce looks at its place in the career of the late great British director.

Director Stuart Gordon recalls when, while running a theatre company in Chicago in the 1970s, he first met the iconic playwright and filmmaker.

Actress Sarah Hagan looks back on memorable moments in her career, from Freaks and Geeks and Buffy to her new film, Sun Choke.