As virtual reality develops into a viable technology for immersive storytelling, today’s filmmakers are witnessing the birth of a new, perhaps more inclusive, form of cinema. Reporting on VR from this year’s Tribeca Film Festival, Rebecca M. Alvin, explores how the doors are open for a much more diverse group of creators and a wider range of stories to tell.
In this installment of Women in Film Portraits, Lauren Sowa profiles Lauren Atkins, creator of the award-winning web series My Friends Think I am Funny. Atkins founded NYC Web Fest after recognizing there were several festivals showcasing digital series on the west coast but nothing in New York. After a successful launch in 2014, NYC Web Fest continues to gain in size and momentum, with guests flying in from around the world. Here Atkins talks with Sowa about her creative influences and her approach to challenges.
David Pierotti speaks with 2018 10 to Watch Winner Leslie Tai on her newest documentary project How to Have an American Baby.
Rebecca Reynolds speaks with 2018 10 to Watch winner Jeremiah Zagar on his narrative debut We the Animals.
Maddy Kadish speaks with 2018 10 to Watch winner Reinaldo Marcus Green on his first feature film Monsters and Men.
The Independent‘s Editor speaks with Gabriel Silverman, Fiona Dawson, and Jaime Coughlin on their award-winning documentary TransMilitary.
Mike Sullivan speaks with 2018 10 to Watch winner Arielle Nóbile her newest documentary Belonging in the USA.
Mike Sullivan speaks with 2018 10 to Watch winner Asad J. Malik on the augmented reality (AR) film Terminal 3.
David Pierotti speaks with 2018 10 to Watch winner Christina Raia her new film About a Donkey.