The Girl Team
While there are alarmingly few women helming movies these days, there are more and more behind the scenes. The role…
Author: john_rodzvilla
Deutsch/Open City Films:
Since founding Open City Films in 1994, producers Joana Vicente and Jason Kliot have earned a reputation for making unique…
The “F” Factor
This is the first and last “Women In Film” article filmmaker Julie Talen wants to be in. She’d rather talk…
Beer at Sundance
The subject of producers’ reps—who they are and what they do—is one that a lot of us find confusing. And…
Ask the Documentary Doctor
Dear Doc Doctor: Is a short film the obligatory starting point of a filmmaking career? If so, what can I…
Paul Robeson Fund for Independent Media
What is the Paul Robeson Fund for Independent Media? It is a fund that gives grants to video, film, and…
The FCC Showdown
On October 22, 2003, the FCC held a hearing on localism in Charlotte, NC. FCC chairman Michael Powell probably wished…
The Medium is the Maker
Filmmakers are often touted for their “vision”—their singular sense of how a movie should look, sound, and feel. But every…