film essay

Leslie A. Rasmussen, whose new novel The Stories We Cannot Tell is out now, looks backs on the different chapters of her creative existence.

Irene Lusztig, director of the new documentary Richland, on the profound importance of archival materials in her work.

Francisca Alegría, writer-director of the new film The Cow Who Sang a Song Into the Future, on drawing art from her psyche.

Director George Gage shares the unlikely story of his 1978 cult classic, which currently needs your help for its 45th anniversary restoration.

Director Megan Griffiths on the extensive reading about trauma she did for her new film, I'll Show You Mine, which is out this week.

The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster writer-director Bomani J. Story on how he first encountered great writing through hip-hop lyricism.

Jack Riccobono, director of Amityville: An Origin Story, on finding connections between hauntings, trauma and the dark side of human nature.

Writer-actress Dani Barker shares a cautionary tale from the making of her new film, Follow Her — and she has the receipts.

Reflections on AI and human creativity in the style of Opus Cope, a documentary film about the godfather of AI music, David Cope.

Bobbi Jo Hart on having children, making documentaries and her new movie, Fanny: The Right to Rock.

Jamie Sisley, whose debut feature, Stay Awake, opens this week, on an unexpected impact of making a love letter to caretakers.

Blood, Sweat and Cheer’s Traci Hays on her daunting transition from production designer to full-time director.