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Ryan Simpkins

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

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2026 Films, Cinematographer, Directing, Drama, Film Festivals, Indie Films, Interviews, Now Playing, Slamdance, Uncategorized

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Slamdance 2026: Jessica Barr and Ryan Simpkins on Their Stunning Single-Take Film, “The Plan”

by Matt Fagerholm

February 19, 2026

The sun is just beginning to set as the twenty-something characters in Jessica’s Barr’s mesmerizing new film, “The Plan,” start to congregate in an East LA apartment. The calmness of

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