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Tag: film essay

Peace in Chaos: An Introvert’s Story of Speaking Softly in a Loud Business

Film
By Jennifer Yuh Nelson | August 2, 2018
By Jennifer Yuh Nelson | August 2, 2018

Peace in Chaos: An Introvert’s Story of Speaking Softly in a Loud Business

Jennifer Yuh Nelson, director of the new YA sci-fi thriller The Darkest Minds, on how she went from quiet animator to blockbuster director.

Making Movies, Making Babies (and the Monster Beside Me)

Film
By Susanna Nicchiarelli | August 1, 2018
By Susanna Nicchiarelli | August 1, 2018

Making Movies, Making Babies (and the Monster Beside Me)

Susanna Nicchiarelli is about to release her new film Nico, 1988, and about to have her second child. She has a lot of thoughts about all this.

My Manson Adventures Making Dark Tourist

Film
By David Farrier | July 30, 2018
By David Farrier | July 30, 2018

My Manson Adventures Making Dark Tourist

David Farrier had a lot of weird experiences making his new Netflix documentary series, but none more so than just after Charlie died ...

James Gunn and the Problem with Today’s Culture of Outrage

Film
By Bobby Miller | July 23, 2018
By Bobby Miller | July 23, 2018

James Gunn and the Problem with Today’s Culture of Outrage

James Gunn got fired from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 on Friday. Bobby Miller has some things to say about that.

The Biggest Problem Facing Filmmakers Today

Film
By Ian Bonhôte | July 20, 2018
By Ian Bonhôte | July 20, 2018

The Biggest Problem Facing Filmmakers Today

Ian Bonhôte, director of the new documentary McQueen, wants a moment of your time to discuss a subject that most filmmakers shy away from ...

My Awkward Encounters on the Film Festival Circuit

Film
By Hikaru Toda | July 19, 2018
By Hikaru Toda | July 19, 2018

My Awkward Encounters on the Film Festival Circuit

The director of the documentary Of Love & Law discusses constantly having to negotiate being “othered” by well-intentioned audience members.

Voyeurism and Half-Lit Streets: Bette Gordon on Variety

Film
By Bette Gordon | July 18, 2018
By Bette Gordon | July 18, 2018

Voyeurism and Half-Lit Streets: Bette Gordon on Variety

Bette Gordon takes us back to Downtown NYC in the early 1980s and the roots of her classic 1983 directorial debut feature.

How I Learned the Power of the Documentary Filmmaker (and How to Wield It Responsibly)

Film
By Rachel Dretzin | July 17, 2018
By Rachel Dretzin | July 17, 2018

How I Learned the Power of the Documentary Filmmaker (and How to Wield It Responsibly)

Rachel Dretzin, whose new film Far From the Tree opens Friday, on a formative experience that shaped the way she approaches her work.

Why a Little Black Girl Wanted to Make a Feature Film

Film
By Leslie Harris | July 13, 2018
By Leslie Harris | July 13, 2018

Why a Little Black Girl Wanted to Make a Feature Film

Leslie Harris on the unique journey she took to making her debut feature, Just Another Girl on the I.R.T., and beyond.

Video: Life Saving, a Short Film in 4 Chapters with Joe Henry

Music
By Steve Lippman | July 11, 2018
By Steve Lippman | July 11, 2018

Video: Life Saving, a Short Film in 4 Chapters with Joe Henry

Steve Lippman exclusively shares his new collaboration with singer-songwriter Joe Henry, and his thoughts on working with him again 15 years later.

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