Overcoming Overemotion One Chocolate at a Time
No doubt that Romantics Anonymous is a very personal film for director Jean-Pierre Améris. He knows all too well the…
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It’s Alive!
Director Chris Paine is back with a follow-up to his highly touted documentary, Who Killed the Electric Car?, which celebrated…
10 Filmmakers to Watch in 2011
It’s time for our annual 10 Filmmakers to Watch list. We’ve pooled our resources and brainpower to get the scoop…
Facebook Exclusive Content for 10 to Watch
Editor’s Note: This collaborative reporting effort was led by Nikki Chase, Maddy Kadish and Beth Brosnan. Be sure to check…
Beyond a Social Network
South by Southwest (SXSW) has become a convergence of film, interactive media, and music, as the lines between these media…
Doc Doctor’s Story Strategies: Looking for the Perfect Producer? Keep Looking!
Myth #7 “I’ll go on with the film when I find the right producer.” Keep looking! The myth in all…
Film Journal: Navigating the Uncertainty of Post-Production
In my last film journal, I talked about the production of my feature independent film, Losing Control, a quirky, romantic…
George Hickenlooper on “Casino Jack” and the New Definition of Independent Film
There’s no doubt that making a political film was meant to be in Casino Jack director George Hickenlooper’s future. (The…
Greater Filmmaker Responsibility in the New Documentary Paradigms
Anyone who cares about documentary filmmaking wants to know: In the current post-financial crisis, insecure-industry environment, how can filmmakers fund…