film essay

Actor and filmmaker Ryan Spahn on the transformative impact Gregg Araki's newly re-released apocalyptic teen drama had on his life.

Filmmaker Rachel Wolther tries to answer some vital questions, including why she directed the new play Eelpout, which runs this week in NYC.

Plan 75 writer-director Chie Hayakawa on her very indirect route to becoming a filmmaker.

Winnebago Man director Ben Steinbauer on the dramatic and unusual circumstances that led to him making his sophomore feature.

Kyra Elise Gardner opens up about the mental health struggles she experienced on her new documentary, Living with Chucky.

Writer-director-actor Dawn Storey on the pivotal role her new short, Dooley Does Murder!, played in her becoming herself.

Director Mark Pellington on how his latest feature, an experimental dance film, helped him express his ongoing sense of loss as never before.

Director and cinematic curator Julia Marchese makes her case, after 15 years (and counting!) of fun film gatherings.

The Apology writer-director Alison Star Locke on the satisfying and meaningful resonance of Sharon Horgan's new TV show.

Supercell writer-director Jamie Winterstern on how his mother came to life in his new movie, through Anne Heche's vital performance.

Emmy-nominated actor Kelly Jenrette on death, loss and the strength one can gain from coming through difficult times.

Artemis Shaw and Prashanth Kamalakanthan, whose feature New Strains plays First Look this weekend, share the childhood films that hit home.