Interviews

Directing, Film Festivals, Interviews

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Sylvia Le Fanu on Low-Key Acting, Developing Fiction as Documentary in Her Highly Emotional Debut “My Eternal Summer”

by Davide Abbatescianni

March 6, 2025

After a successful festival run kicked off at San Sebastian and BFI London last year, Sylvia Le Fanu’s debut, titled “My Eternal Summer,” heads to the Göteborg Film Festival, one

Directing, Film Festivals, Interviews

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Queer Trailblazer Albertina Carri on Her Latest Genre-Blurring Pic, “White Roses Fall!,” Ahead of Rotterdam Premiere

by Davide Abbatescianni

March 5, 2025

In her latest endeavor, “White Roses Fall!” (in Spanish: “¡Caigan las rosas blancas!”), Argentinian filmmaker Albertina Carri follows Violeta, a director known for her breakout amateur lesbian porn hit, as

2024 Films, 2025 Films, Awards, Coming of Age, Directing, Documentaries, Film Editing, Film Festivals, Indie Films, Interviews, Now Playing, producer, Short Films

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This Was the Fight: Emily Sheskin on “JessZilla”

by Matt Fagerholm

February 24, 2025

One of my favorite films I saw in 2024 is finally kicking off its limited theatrical run before arriving on VOD. Last year, I had the privilege of serving on

Film Festivals, Interviews, Slamdance, Sundance

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Slamdance 2025: Erin Brown Thomas and Olivia Haller on “Chasers,” a Highlight of Sundance 2025

by Rebecca Martin

February 22, 2025

“Chasers,” a pilot created by co-writer/director Erin Brown Thomas (“[subtext]”), recently made its World Premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival in the Episodic Pilot Showcase, and hosted it’s L.A. premiere

Film Festivals, Interviews, Sundance

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Sundance 2025: Rawia Alhag on “Khartoum”

by Anna Pattison

February 21, 2025

Rawia Alhag is one of the directors of the powerful documentary “Khartoum,” which premiered at Sundance and recently showcased at Berlinale. The film follows five people as they relive their

Film Festivals, Interviews, Sundance

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Sundance 2025: Loren Waters on “Tiger”

by Dawn Borchardt

February 20, 2025

Loren Waters’ beautiful documentary “Tiger” won the Short Film Special Jury Award for Directing at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. The film acts as a capsule of the Tiger family’s

Film Festivals, Interviews, Sundance

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Sundance 2025: Meera Menon on “Didn’t Die”

by Dawn Borchardt

February 19, 2025

Meera Menon initially set out with a goal of making a film where she could include her family. The film is co-written with her life partner, Paul Gleason, and a

Documentaries, Film Festivals, Interviews, Sundance, Women's History Month

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Sundance 2025: Cristina Costantini shows different kinds of bravery in her film “Sally”  

by Rebecca Martin

February 19, 2025

While growing up, one of my heroes was Amelia Earhart. She defied expectations by attempting to fly around the world. Rumors were that she had disappeared into the Bermuda Triangle,

Film Festivals, Interviews, Sundance

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Sundance 2025: Sara Khaki and Mohammadreza Eyni on “Cutting Through Rocks”

by Dawn Borchardt

February 19, 2025

“Cutting Through Rocks” follows Sara Shahverdi’s brave story as she runs as the first Council Woman in her village’s history in Iran. She’s a midwife who’s delivered more than 400

Awards, Interviews, Short Films

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Producer Tara Sheffer on her timely Academy Award nominated short film “A Lien”

by Rebecca Martin

February 14, 2025

I had the great pleasure of speaking with producer Tara Sheffer on her timely Academy Award nominated short film “A Lien.” The film is directed by Sam and David Cutler-Kreutz,

Horror, International Films, Interviews, Sundance

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Sundance 2025: Laura Casabé on “The Virgin of the Quarry Lake”

by Rebecca Martin

February 14, 2025

When I met Argentinian filmmaker Laura Casabé at Sundance Film Festival for our interview, she immediately gave me a hug. It was a great way to start our conversation. I

Film Festivals, International Films, Interviews, Sundance

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Sundance 2025: Amel Guellaty, Eya Bellagha and Slim Baccar on “Where the Wind Comes From”

by Rebecca Martin

February 13, 2025

It was an honor to speak with Tunsian filmmaker Amel Guellaty about her feature film “Where the Wind Comes From.” The film is about two young people in Tunsia, Alyssa

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