The Dallas VideoFest Turns 25
The Independent Film Magazine celebrates the 25th Anniversary of the Dallas VideoFest.
Film Festivals
10 Filmmakers to Watch in 2012
It’s another year, and time to announce 10 filmmakers we at The Independent think you should keep your eye on….
Getting to Know Maryland Film Festival
The Maryland Film Festival (MFF) is a regional film festival that takes place annually in Baltimore, Maryland, this year from…
Tribeca 2012: Critic’s Choice – Shorts
For Brokaw’s feature choices and an overview of the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival click here. Critic’s Choice – Shorts Picture…
Tribeca 2012: Critic’s Choice – Features
America’s leading brands hold onto their core essences and mission while they line-extend their flavors, colors, sizes and packaging, and…
SXSW 2012: Where Transformation is the Norm
Over the last 25 years, South by Southwest has transformed from a music festival to the now familiar South by…
Rendez-Vous With French Cinema 2012 – Critic’s Choice
Senior film critic Kurt Brokaw is viewing the prescreened main slate of the 2012 Rendez-vous With French Cinema showing March…
Fever Dreams, Middle-Eastern Video Diaries, the Quest for Inspiration, and Memories on Tap
Utah, PARK CITY – For filmmakers, screenwriters, video artists and actors looking for inspiration or funding, or both, the 2012…
Alchemy Springs from the Striking Artistry of Sundance Shorts
Utah, PARK CITY – When it comes to challenging and adventurous short films, the 2012 Sundance Film Festival’s mojo was…