Amanda Kramer

2026 Films, Coming of Age, Directing, Film Editing, Film Festivals, Indie Films, Interviews, Now Playing, Screenwriting, Short Films, SXSW

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Pushing the Boundaries: Emily Robinson on “Ugly Cry” and “Consumed”

by Matt Fagerholm

March 8, 2026

If she could, Amber would be a wall painted nondescript grey. Paint isn’t like wallpaper. It can’t be removed completely. No matter how much sanding down, they would still be

Interviews, Profile, Short Films

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EXCLUSIVE: Love, Paralysis and Control: Boni Mata, Karim Saleh and Andrea Riseborough on Crafting Their New Short “Mariposa Traicionera”

by Davide Abbatescianni

November 26, 2025

“Mariposa Traicionera” (“Treacherous Butterfly”) marks one of the most arresting and mysterious short films currently seeking a world premiere on the 2026 festival circuit. Shot in Spain and distributed worldwide

Film Festivals, Profile, Sundance

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Sundance 2025 Preview – Highlighting Eleven Projects we are excited about

by cinemafemme

January 21, 2025

For the first time since 2020, Cinema Femme will be on the ground at Sundance this year! We are beyond thrilled to be returning to the festival in person, and

Coming of Age, Interviews, LGBTQ+, Short Films

29 min read

“Eighth Grade” Star Emily Robinson on Her Directorial Efforts “Hearsay” and “Virgin Territory”

by Matt Fagerholm

August 13, 2021

Emily Robinson is, without question, one of the most gifted and promising talents of her generation. She earned a Young Artist Award and Young Entertainer Award, as well as a Screen

Interviews, Womxn supporting Womxn

21 min read

Rhianon Jones rocks the movie industry by producing the work of emerging female filmmakers

by Rebecca Martin

March 24, 2020

When you meet a woman who has the same mission as you, and is doing it in an impactful way, you can only feel an immediate connection and passion toward