Talia Lugacy and Rosario Dawson in Conversation
Filmmakers Talia Lugacy and Rosario Dawson have been collaborators and friends for nearly twenty years. From their time as students…
Interviews
Interview: Arthur Jones and the Untold Story of Titanic
As we approach the shipwreck’s 110 year anniversary, Xinyan Fu interviews British filmmaker, Arthur Jones, on his discovery of the stories of the six passengers who disappeared after the Titanic and the creation of “The Six” documentary.
Making Dreams Real
Ziqi Wang talks with filmmakers Pierre “Pyaré” Friquet an Ando Shah about their virtual reality projects and how their films create immersive storytelling.
Education Meets Entertainment in Lessons From the Screenplay
Anna Brosnihan interviews Michael Tucker about writing screenplays and his video essay channel on YouTube, Lessons from the Screenplay.
Interviews: Laura Sánchez on bringing light from the darkness
In 2020, Cambridge-based independent flamenco dancer, artist, educator, and now independent filmmaker Laura Sánchez created her first short film, After…
“Shiva Baby” star Rachel Sennott & Writer/Director Emma Seligman Talk to the “Independent”
The Independent’s staff writer, Kim Costigan, spoke with writer/director Emma Seligman and lead actress Rachel Sennott about their indie comedy…
Interview: Mar Wolf on Tik Tok and Film
With COVID-19 restrictions putting production on hold, filmmakers must employ different methods of creating, distributing, and producing content. Filmmakers like…
Sharpen Your Axe with Razor Tongue
The US is not shy to acknowledge its long binging habits, boasting some of the highest consumption rates of digital…
Sundance 2020: Reframing History with “Framing Agnes”
Courtney Gardner reveals how the documentary short Framing Agnes reframes LGBTQ history to contextualize trans existence and raise awareness about trans stories to make them relevant for future generations.