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Tag: film essay

The Benefits of “Feminist Filmmaking”

Film
By Jessica M. Thompson | November 27, 2017
By Jessica M. Thompson | November 27, 2017

The Benefits of “Feminist Filmmaking”

The writer-director of The Light of the Moon explains how a female-led cinematic model can reap incredible rewards.

Remembering Blake Heron: Death Imitates Art

Film
By Tommy Swerdlow | November 21, 2017
By Tommy Swerdlow | November 21, 2017

Remembering Blake Heron: Death Imitates Art

The late actor's friend and collaborator on the forthcoming A Thousand Junkies looks back on their personal and creative journey together.

Remembering Blake Heron: Beautiful and Angry and Sad and Funny and Wild

Film
By TJ Bowen | November 21, 2017
By TJ Bowen | November 21, 2017

Remembering Blake Heron: Beautiful and Angry and Sad and Funny and Wild

TJ Bowen, who co-wrote and co-starred in Heron's last movie, A Thousand Junkies, shares stories of their time together.

A Letter to My 14-Year-Old Self

Film
By Lauren Wolkstein | November 20, 2017
By Lauren Wolkstein | November 20, 2017

A Letter to My 14-Year-Old Self

Lauren Wolkstein, director of the forthcoming The Strange Ones, sends some words of advice and comfort back through time.

My Magical Introduction to the World of “Bronies”

Film
By Jayson Thiessen | November 17, 2017
By Jayson Thiessen | November 17, 2017

My Magical Introduction to the World of “Bronies”

The longtime director of the My Little Pony TV shows and movies writes of his first time at a fan convention celebrating the franchise.

Why a Psychology Background Comes in Handy as a Documentary Filmmaker

Film
By Barbara Kopple | November 10, 2017
By Barbara Kopple | November 10, 2017

Why a Psychology Background Comes in Handy as a Documentary Filmmaker

Barbara Kopple on how she approached telling the extraordinary story in her latest documentary, A Murder in Mansfield.

Why Women Need to Tell Rape Stories

Film
By Natalia Leite | November 8, 2017
By Natalia Leite | November 8, 2017

Why Women Need to Tell Rape Stories

Director Natalia Leite scrutinizes the rape-revenge genre, and questions why these films are always made by men …

Uncovering My Real Self in My Debut Feature

Film
By Victoria Negri | November 6, 2017
By Victoria Negri | November 6, 2017

Uncovering My Real Self in My Debut Feature

Victoria Negri on the experience of growing up with a much older father, and how it informed her very personal directorial debut, Gold Star.

The Time I Thought I Had Died and Was in Hell, and How I Came Back

Film
By Camille Thoman | October 20, 2017
By Camille Thoman | October 20, 2017

The Time I Thought I Had Died and Was in Hell, and How I Came Back

Writer-director Camille Thoman on a pivotal period of her life that informs her debut feature, Never Here.

[to tell other people’s stories]

Film
By Zia Anger | October 18, 2017
By Zia Anger | October 18, 2017

[to tell other people’s stories]

Zia Anger gives her personal take on the controversy surrounding David France and his film The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson.

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