Interviews

The Fickleness of Love: An Interview with Student Director Nicholas Renteria on his film ‘Chester’

The Fickleness of Love: An Interview with Student Director Nicholas Renteria on his film ‘Chester’

At the beginning of the academic year, Emerson Independent Video (EIV) gave Nicholas Renteria the opportunity to write and produce his own film, propelling him into one of the most exhilarating–and most hectic–semesters of his career. The Independent’s Maggie Lu spoke with Nicholas Renteria about his experiences working on his film “Chester,” walking through the process of producing the film and exploring how he juggled both directing and his college studies, all at the same time. Read More >>

In Conversation With: Lee Chia-Hua

In Conversation With: Lee Chia-Hua

The Independent’s Claire Fairtlough interviewed director Lee Chia-Hua about his documentary, “Me and My Condemned Son.” The documentary focuses on three prisoners in Taiwan who have been sentenced to death: one who is still serving his sentence, one who has taken his own life, and one who has already been executed. Read More >>