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10 Filmmakers to Watch in 2015: Katie Cokinos
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10 Filmmakers to Watch in 2015: Katie Cokinos

Katie Cokinos returns to Austin, the scene of her ad-hoc film school in the red hot ’90s, for the world premiere of her directorial debut, I Dream Too Much, which puts her on our 10 to Watch for 2015. The Independent’s Steven Abrams caught up with her at SXSW to talk about the transition from script to screen and how in film, too, directors must kill their darlings.

Filmmakers and Their Global Lens: Ondi Timoner

Filmmakers and Their Global Lens: Ondi Timoner

“Oh, he was frustrated with me and I was frustrated with him through the process of making this film, but I’m a fan of the man,” says Ondi Timoner to The Independent’s Dana Knight. The pair talks shop about filming Russell Brand for Brand: The Second Coming, which premiered at SXSW 2015.

SXSW 2015: This Year Women Bring the Substance

SXSW 2015: This Year Women Bring the Substance

From two boxing documentaries to the viewpoints of Afghan photojournalists, much of the buzz during this year’s SXSW surrounded films by or about women. Steven Abrams offers up his observations of this festival, growing each year in every direction, as it struggles to keep the margins front and center.

SXSW 2015: Film Conference Highlights

SXSW 2015: Film Conference Highlights

With more than 240 offerings, even seasoned SXSW attendees like Steven Abrams can feel overwhelmed. Abrams took a step back and gleaned the best nuggets from the film panels so that those of us who couldn’t attend can get a sense of what’s what.