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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 >>

Filmmakers Collaborative’s 10th Annual Boston International Kids Film Festival Kicks Off on November 18

The 10th annual Boston International Kids Film Festival (BIKFF) takes place from November 18 to November 20 in the Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown, MA. The festival aims to show young children that making a film can be a powerful way to tell a story while also having fun. Read More >>

Wicked Queer Presents a Mini Fall Film Festival

From November 18-21, Wicked Queer (North America’s 4th longest-running LGBTQ+ film festival and formerly known as the Boston LGBT Film Festival) will host its first miniature fall film fest at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and the Brattle Theater. Read More >>

Remembering Kevin Conroy

“Today is the day the clown cried,” eulogized the Joker after news that Batman was dead. “He cries for the passing of one man and the death of a dream.” Fans are remembering this line from episode “The Man Who Killed Batman” in memoriam as voice actor Kevin Conroy passed away from cancer on November 10, 2022. Conroy is most widely known for his iconic portrayal of Batman in many animated movies, series, and video games. Read More >>

Boston Jewish Film Festival brings Hebrew Culture to Beantown

The Boston Jewish Film Festival (BJF) runs from November 2-13. 17 films screened in person, and three days of virtual showings followed. The festival “celebrates the richness of the Jewish experience through film and media. Throughout the year, BJF engages and inspires the community to explore the full spectrum of Jewish life, values, and culture,” according to their website. Read More >>

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 >>

In Conversation With: Kurt Brokaw

This week I got the chance to hold a digital conversation with Kurt Brokaw, a Senior Film Critic for The Independent. While Kurt now uses his time to review films covered at some of New York’s most acclaimed film festivals, such as Tribeca and New York Film Festival, his passion for cinema began in his youth; during high school, he worked at an Indianapolis movie theater, where he would change the marquee, popped popcorn, and usher patrons. Kurt even got the opportunity to watch advanced exhibitor screenings at this time. Read More >>