TIFF 2013: "Visitors" and Experimentation on a Grand Scale
Although it certainly offers some degree of diversity, over the years the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has become known for its glitzy premieres of star-studded films that vie for...
View ArticleZero Time with Programmer Julien Fonfrède
“That day is not good for him—he’s really tied up,” writes my usually agreeable Festival du Nouveau Cinéma (FNC) communications point person.read more
View ArticleThe Free Spirits of Contemporary Canadian Cinema
Montréal’s Festival du Nouveau Cinéma (FNC) just wrapped up its 42nd edition.read more
View ArticleTop 13 Film Markets
In addition to attending film festivals to screen or network on behalf of an independent film, a diverse array of industry professionals attend film markets. At film markets, the focus is on commerce....
View ArticleAn Indie Film Odyssey: Making (and Screening) “Homer and Penelope”
Partway through Homer’s The Odyssey, the hero Odysseus is advised, in the midst of epic challenges, “Even his griefs are a joy long after to one that remembers all that he wrought and endured.” The...
View ArticleSundance 2014: The Independent’s Top 10 Moments for Women
Park City, UTAH -- Sundance inspires—it is full of creative and passionate people. This year the amount of outstanding and exciting work by female filmmakers brought a distinctly different tone to the...
View ArticleNow Playing (Again): "Fort McMoney"
David Dufresne’s interactive documentary game is back for a second round.read more
View ArticleBack to the Past: Keva Rosenfeld’s 1987 Documentary "All American High" Finds...
The 1980s are the new 1950s. We have entered an era where big hair, landlines, and nightly news feel as remote and charming as poodle skirts and soda shops did in Back to the Future.read more
View ArticleJumpstart Your Creativity with a Short Film Challenge
Whether you are new to filmmaking or have been at it for a while, making the commitment to produce a film can be a challenging undertaking. Coming up with an idea, writing a script, finding your...
View ArticleTribeca 2014: Interactive's Audience Now Has an Audience
Part of the mission of Tribeca Film Festival is to “redefine the film festival experience.” Nothing does this more than the ever expanding Innovation Week at Tribeca.read more
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