New York Film Festival, Sept.30-Oct.16
Above is Nan Goldin’s photo that’s become the poster for this 60th NYFF. Talk about a picture being worth a…
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Thirteen Independent Horror Short Films To Watch Before Halloween
With the spooky season already upon us and Halloween just around the corner, it’s time to watch some horror films. Here’s a list of thirteen independent horror short films that are worth the watch, so turn off the lights and curl up with some popcorn! Read More >>
‘The Independent’ Staff Shares Their Favorite Halloween Flicks
Do “Saw” or “The Haunt” make it on to your list of Halloween favorites? See what writers at The Independent are watching! Read More >>
Taiwan Film Festival of Boston: Crack and Light
The fourth Boston Taiwanese Film Festival took place on October 1 and 2 at the AMC Boston Common 19. The Taiwanese Film Festival is a non-profit organization aimed at connecting Taiwan to the rest of the world through showcasing stories centered around growth, identity, discovery, and adventure, according to the festival’s website. Read More >>
Bright Minds at Bright Lights: An Interview with Bright Lights Film Curator and Exhibitor Anna Feder
Most Emerson students see the Bright Lights Series newsletters in their email inboxes every week, but many do not know about the time, effort, and care that goes into curating and showing these films. The Bright Lights Film Series is a weekly screening series at the Bright Family Screening Room, run by ArtsEmerson and sponsored by the Visual Media Arts department. Emerson’s Head of Film Exhibition and Festival Programs, Anna Feder, is the mastermind behind the screening series and serves as its curator and exhibitor. Read More >>
The Demise of Mid-Budget Cinema
Trying to get a movie financed in 2022? Good luck unless you can produce the next blockbuster fantasy flick or…
DOC NYC Nov. 9-27
No, your reviewer didn’t actually haul a sleeping bag into the IFC Center, Cinepolis Chelsea or the SVA Theatre (16…
5 Films that Paved the Way for ‘Bros’
The gay rom-com “Bros” came out Sept. 30, 2022 as the first-ever major studio film starring and written by an…
Boston Film Festival Comes to Town, Emerson Alumni Film Featured
The 38th Boston Film Festival took place from Sept. 22 through Sept. 26, screening movies around the state and online, giving independent filmmakers—including three Emerson alumni—the chance to expose their work to the public. Read More >>