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Tag: film essay

Jealousy: The Best Fuel For My Creativity

Film
By Cory Wexler Grant | November 16, 2020
By Cory Wexler Grant | November 16, 2020

Jealousy: The Best Fuel For My Creativity

Actor turned writer-director Cory Wexler Grant on the emotion that drove him to make his directorial debut, Painter, out now on VOD.

How the 1960s Protest Movements Shaped Me as a Filmmaker

Film
By Deborah Shaffer | November 13, 2020
By Deborah Shaffer | November 13, 2020

How the 1960s Protest Movements Shaped Me as a Filmmaker

For Deborah Shaffer, director of the new doc Queen of Hearts: Audrey Flack, the political has always been personal.

A World Below the Brine

Film
By Hasan Oswald | November 11, 2020
By Hasan Oswald | November 11, 2020

A World Below the Brine

Hasan Oswald shares the compelling story of how he came to make his Slamdance Grand Jury-winning doc Higher Love, out now on digital.

Love You, Mum and Dad

Film
By Mark Tonderai | November 9, 2020
By Mark Tonderai | November 9, 2020

Love You, Mum and Dad

Spell director Mark Tonderai looks back on his dramatic childhood in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) and how it shaped him as an artist.

How the Clash’s Mick Jones Made My Rock & Roll Dream Come True

Film
By Jeff Roda | November 6, 2020
By Jeff Roda | November 6, 2020

How the Clash’s Mick Jones Made My Rock & Roll Dream Come True

Making his new film, 18 to Party, writer-director Jeff Roda discovered that sometimes you should meet your heroes, after all.

What I Learned Working with Terrence Malick

Film
By Henry Butash | November 5, 2020
By Henry Butash | November 5, 2020

What I Learned Working with Terrence Malick

Henry Butash reflects on how his time on three films by the master affected his own directorial debut, The Atlantic City Story.

Death, Rebirth and My Personal Journey with My Name is Pedro

Film
By Lillian LaSalle | November 4, 2020
By Lillian LaSalle | November 4, 2020

Death, Rebirth and My Personal Journey with My Name is Pedro

Lillian LaSalle, director of the new documentary My Name is Pedro, on her challenging, emotional experiences during the pandemic.

No Brainin’, No Thinkin’, Just Fun and Some Stunts

Film
By John Stewart | November 2, 2020
By John Stewart | November 2, 2020

No Brainin’, No Thinkin’, Just Fun and Some Stunts

Director John Stewart on his criminally overlooked stunt-filled thriller Action U.S.A., which is newly re-released in 4K.

How To Remember Your Idols

Film
By John Wilson | October 27, 2020
By John Wilson | October 27, 2020

How To Remember Your Idols

The man behind How To With John Wilson froze when he was asked about his influences, so he decided to write some of them down.

Following My Instincts

Film
By Sabrina Van Tassel | October 26, 2020
By Sabrina Van Tassel | October 26, 2020

Following My Instincts

Documentarian Sabrina Van Tassel on the path that led her to her most significant project to date, the stirring The State of Texas vs. Melissa.

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