film essay

Filmmaker Michelle Memran on how she used making art with watercolor pencils as a form of therapy, from her cancer diagnosis through the pandemic.

For writer-director Jonathan Cuartas, family is at the very heart of his new film, My Heart Can't Beat Unless You Tell It To.

Edwin Hodge, who currently stars in the sci-fi blockbuster The Tomorrow War, on the importance of family to his life and career.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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