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by Rebecca Martin
January 18, 2024
“In a world that is struggling with the daily displacement of many refugees that end up in an unfamiliar environment in hopes of building a new life, most media suggest
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by Rebecca Martin
January 17, 2024
Erin Brown Thomas is a force. I met her at Indy Shorts, where she screened her powerful short film “[Subtext].” You go into the film thinking it’s one thing, and
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by Rebecca Martin
January 17, 2024
Film is an art form that brings reflection, broadens the mind, and allows for a direct connection to artistic vision. Working hard and establishing a framework helps me in my
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by Rebecca Martin
January 16, 2024
This week marks the Sundance Film Festival’s 40th edition. In celebration of the Sundance Institute’s rich history, I’m spotlighting my all-time top 10 favorite films that have played at the
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by Rebecca Martin
January 16, 2024
My interview with Danish filmmaker Lea Glob happened at just the right time. During our interview about her Oscar short-listed documentary, “Apolonia, Apolonia,” we talked about how the questions of
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by Rebecca Martin
January 12, 2024
This interview is dedicated to my grandmother Christine Ada Martin, who is going to be 99 next month on February 15th. June Squibb started as a leading lady on the
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by Rebecca Martin
December 22, 2023
I love films from the 1930s. They were shockingly bold, and most of them were ahead of their time. A few years ago, I realized I had not seen a
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by Rebecca Martin
December 15, 2023
Raise your hand if money is a source of stress in your life? Raise your hand if you’re unsure about investing? Raise your hand if you feel alone being in
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by Rebecca Martin
December 1, 2023
When I was a child, I often went on vacation with my family in Sanibel Island. We documented these excursions with photos and videos. These trips are so vivid in
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by Rebecca Martin
November 29, 2023
“We know that our rising tide lifts all boats. We are who we depend on, so we create spaces where we can uplift each other. This is not a place
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by Rebecca Martin
November 21, 2023
This interview was originally posted on January 20th, 2023 for our 2023 Sundance coverage. We feature it again with the anticipated November 24 US theatrical release. See link to find
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by Rebecca Martin
November 20, 2023
Ashley Shelton’s “Best Clowns” is one of the few films I’ve seen where I’ve laughed and cried. When I say laugh, I mean LOL, and when I say cry, I
