Lesley University Film Festival (LUIFF)
Lesley University is hosting its annual film festival (LUIFF) virtually this year, beginning Saturday, April 24 through Monday, April 26….
Lou Balikos
Lou Balikos is an editor and writer for The Independent. In addition to finishing up their graduate studies at Emerson College, they find meaning in working with their local community and advocating for equitable futures in publishing.
Still I Rise: Fellowship for Female Filmmakers
Documentary film distribution platform “Still I Rise” with an aim of uplifting and amplifying female voices in film, is opening…
The Female Gaze: Framing Trauma in Fairchild
In the second installment of The Female Gaze series, Lou Balikos provides a thought-provoking examination of filmmaker Kali Kahn’s debut short film, Fairchild, a narrative that follows a young girl as she grapples with the traumatic effects of her sexual assault.
Announcing the 2021 Berlin Film Festival Winners
The 71st Berlinale Film Festival just announced its 2021 winners. The event, which has been around since the Cold War,…