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Tag: film essay

Steve Taylor (Blue Like Jazz) Talks Being a Rookie at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival

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By Steve Taylor | May 30, 2015
By Steve Taylor | May 30, 2015

Steve Taylor (Blue Like Jazz) Talks Being a Rookie at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival

Fresh back from his first ever time on the Croisette, the musician and filmmaker gives his perspective on the biggest film festival in the world.

Filmmakers Rodney Ascher and Lloyd Kaufman Talk Cannes Film Festival Stories

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By Filmmakers | May 23, 2015
By Filmmakers | May 23, 2015

Filmmakers Rodney Ascher and Lloyd Kaufman Talk Cannes Film Festival Stories

As the French Riviera's great festival finishes, our final two Cannes alumni recall their experiences braving the craziness of the Croisette.

Filmmakers Josh Safdie and Reinaldo Marcus Green Talk Cannes Film Festival Stories

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By Filmmakers | May 16, 2015
By Filmmakers | May 16, 2015

Filmmakers Josh Safdie and Reinaldo Marcus Green Talk Cannes Film Festival Stories

Two New York City-based directors, both half of a fraternal filmmaking team, share their stories of attending the prestigious French festival.

Filmmakers Ned Benson, David Lowery and Anahita Ghazvinizadeh Talk Cannes Film Festival Stories

Film
By Filmmakers | May 9, 2015
By Filmmakers | May 9, 2015

Filmmakers Ned Benson, David Lowery and Anahita Ghazvinizadeh Talk Cannes Film Festival Stories

Three filmmakers who are recent alumni of the Cannes Film Festival share their chronicles of the Croisette.

Thomas Vinterberg (Far From the Madding Crowd) Talks Following Ingmar Bergman’s Advice and Rediscovering Himself as a Filmmaker

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By Thomas Vinterberg | May 2, 2015
By Thomas Vinterberg | May 2, 2015

Thomas Vinterberg (Far From the Madding Crowd) Talks Following Ingmar Bergman’s Advice and Rediscovering Himself as a Filmmaker

The Danish director looks back on the trajectory his career has taken and a crucial piece of advice he received from one of cinema's all-time greats.

Brian Trenchard-Smith (Drive Hard) Talks Turkey Shoot, a Good B-Movie Deed, Finally Rewarded

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By Brian Trenchard-Smith | April 25, 2015
By Brian Trenchard-Smith | April 25, 2015

Brian Trenchard-Smith (Drive Hard) Talks Turkey Shoot, a Good B-Movie Deed, Finally Rewarded

The journeyman director looks back on one of his most controversial films, and how it caused a (literal) stink among journalists in the U.K.

Stephane Gauger (Owl and the Sparrow) Talks Shooting Guerilla-Style on the Streets of Paris

Film
By Stephane Gauger | April 18, 2015
By Stephane Gauger | April 18, 2015

Stephane Gauger (Owl and the Sparrow) Talks Shooting Guerilla-Style on the Streets of Paris

After running and gunning in both Saigon and Los Angeles, a filmmaker pays stylistic homage to Truffaut in the City of Lights.

Sebastián Silva (The Maid) Talks the Importance of Leaving Your Comfort Zone and Embracing Embarrassment

Film
By Sebastián Silva | April 11, 2015
By Sebastián Silva | April 11, 2015

Sebastián Silva (The Maid) Talks the Importance of Leaving Your Comfort Zone and Embracing Embarrassment

The Sundance Grand Jury Prize-winning filmmaker lays out the perspective that has led him to push himself creatively throughout his career.

Victor Levin (5 to 7) Talks the Death of the Romantic Comedy: Was It Murder or Suicide?

Film
By Victor Levin | March 28, 2015
By Victor Levin | March 28, 2015

Victor Levin (5 to 7) Talks the Death of the Romantic Comedy: Was It Murder or Suicide?

The veteran writer/producer turned director asks why one of our most beloved movie genres is currently in such a perilous state.

Music Supervisor Tiffany Anders Talks Watching Double Indemnity, Vertigo and The Searchers as an 8-Year-Old at Film School

Film
By Tiffany Anders | March 21, 2015
By Tiffany Anders | March 21, 2015

Music Supervisor Tiffany Anders Talks Watching Double Indemnity, Vertigo and The Searchers as an 8-Year-Old at Film School

Sometimes growing up in a filmmaking family means sleeping on the editing room floor, or discovering classic movies before you hit double digits.

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