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I Made a Movie for an Industry That Didn’t Want It

Film
By Vincent D’Alessandro | May 20, 2025
By Vincent D’Alessandro | May 20, 2025

I Made a Movie for an Industry That Didn’t Want It

Writer-director Vincent D’Alessandro on the challenges he faced finding a home in the world for his debut feature, Bottom Feeders.

SXSW ’24 Showcases an Industry in Flux

Film
By Cosmo Salovaara | March 21, 2024
By Cosmo Salovaara | March 21, 2024

SXSW ’24 Showcases an Industry in Flux

Filmmaker Cosmo Salovaara visits the Austin festival and tries to make sense of all that he sees there ...

Excuse Me While I Pump …

Film
By Vashti Anderson | January 22, 2019
By Vashti Anderson | January 22, 2019

Excuse Me While I Pump …

Or, the adventures of a new mother attending a faraway film festival with her first feature — but not her baby.

Why I Shunned the Sundance Route (But Still Made a Film About the Festival)

Film
By John Wilson | April 12, 2017
By John Wilson | April 12, 2017

Why I Shunned the Sundance Route (But Still Made a Film About the Festival)

The internet's favorite no-budget filmmaker, John Wilson, explains why he was at Sundance this year, despite openly resenting the festival.

Black-Masked Bands, Cannibals, Deranged Old Men and Other Highlights of Fantastic Fest

Film
By Zach Clark | October 13, 2016
By Zach Clark | October 13, 2016

Black-Masked Bands, Cannibals, Deranged Old Men and Other Highlights of Fantastic Fest

Writer-director Zach Clark recounts his adventures, both on and off screen, at the beloved genre film festival in Austin, Texas.

The Man in the Ring: With Derek Cianfrance in Venice for the Premiere of The Light Between Oceans

Film
By Shannon Plumb | September 14, 2016
By Shannon Plumb | September 14, 2016

The Man in the Ring: With Derek Cianfrance in Venice for the Premiere of The Light Between Oceans

Shannon Plumb on red carpets, press embargoes, critical slapdowns, standing ovations and more, as her husband's new movie premieres on the Lido.

You’ve Made a Successful Short Film. So, What’s Next?

Film
By Reinaldo Marcus Green | August 15, 2016
By Reinaldo Marcus Green | August 15, 2016

You’ve Made a Successful Short Film. So, What’s Next?

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

Close Encounters with Abbas Kiarostami

Film
By Caveh Zahedi | July 5, 2016
By Caveh Zahedi | July 5, 2016

Close Encounters with Abbas Kiarostami

Caveh Zahedi looks back on his interactions with the late great Iranian director, including a creative collaboration that never came to fruition.

The Modern Filmmaker’s Guide to Mega Big-Time Success! (and Curbed Expectations)

Film
By Clay Liford | June 15, 2016
By Clay Liford | June 15, 2016

The Modern Filmmaker’s Guide to Mega Big-Time Success! (and Curbed Expectations)

Director Clay Liford, whose latest movie is now on the festival circuit, gives an insider's view on the ever-changing film distribution landscape.

Filmmakers Talk What They Learned at Sundance and How to Get the Most out of the Festival

Film
By Filmmakers | January 21, 2016
By Filmmakers | January 21, 2016

Filmmakers Talk What They Learned at Sundance and How to Get the Most out of the Festival

Everything you need to know about the Sundance Film Festival, from the mouths of Park City alumni such as James Marsh, Nancy Savoca and David Lowery.

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