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fromKqed
3 weeks ago

An Oakland Rapper-Turned-Screenwriter Returns to the Bay Area | KQED

"I've got an animated show, got a comedy, and we've got like two dramas," says Crumpler. "All of them take place pretty much in the Bay Area."
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fromTV Insider
1 month ago

Christopher Meloni Speaks Out About That Shocking 'Organized Crime' Death

It's always nice to be recognized. It feels like...wow, you have been able to stay employed for a lot of years. I think there is a threshold, and they give you an award if you're able to stick around long enough.
NYC LGBT
fromRoger Ebert
2 months ago

Cannes 2025 Video #5: Chaz Ebert on "Nouvelle Vague" and "Highest 2 Lowest"; Interviews with Elizabeth Guest and Filmmakers of "Average White Band"; Nicole Kidman on Women in Motion Award | Chaz at Cannes | Roger Ebert

Chaz Ebert provides an insightful first-hand look at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, covering notable films, interviews, and the vibrant atmosphere surrounding this prestigious event.
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Independent films
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

A New Wave of Cinematic Riches Arrives at Cannes

Richard Linklater's 'Nouvelle Vague' highlights the frustrations and uncertainties of filmmaking prior to the French New Wave.
The film portrays Jean Seberg's challenges during the production of 'Breathless' without hindsight.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I'm a filmmaker who used AI to make a sci-fi film for under $300. I'm deeply conflicted about it.

Aleem Hossain created a low-budget sci-fi film using AI, exploring themes of identity and cultural heritage.
fromIndieWire
3 months ago

Got a Project? Submit to These Summer 2025 Grants, Fellowships, Labs, and Funding Opportunities

IndieWire supports emerging filmmakers by highlighting various grants and programs.
Independent filmmaking can feel isolating, but community support exists.
Independent films
fromKqed
3 months ago

Oakland Is the Heartbeat of LaTajh Simmons-Weaver's Cinematic Universe

LaTajh Simmons-Weaver's film 'Budget Paradise' explores the challenges of a Black nonbinary artist in a gentrifying Oakland, emphasizing the quest for creative freedom.
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from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

Tyler Perry reveals how he made his fortune: "Ownership is everything. Own your ideas, own your journey."

Tyler Perry's Medea has influenced both comedy and independent filmmaking, achieving significant box office success and creative freedom.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
5 months ago

Romford Horror Festival to act as 'test run' for new cinema

"This is a fantastic opportunity to test the cinema with a live audience, and horror fans are the perfect guinea pigs. Their passion and understanding make them incredibly forgiving if we encounter any teething problems."
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Independent films
fromSFGATE
5 months ago

'Please don't leave': The $132 million problem facing a Utah ski town

Sundance Film Festival is considering relocation after 2026 due to declining attendance and local infrastructure strain.
fromVulture
5 months ago
Film

Twinless and Selena y Los Dinos Pulled from Sundance Online Screenings

Piracy issues led to the removal of two Sundance films from digital screening.
Independent filmmakers face significant hurdles due to copyright infringement.
Removal of 'Twinless' and 'Selena y Los Dinos' demonstrates piracy's impact on film distribution.
Independent films
fromSFGATE
5 months ago

'Please don't leave': The $132 million problem facing a Utah ski town

Sundance Film Festival is considering relocation after 2026 due to declining attendance and local infrastructure strain.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
9 months ago

Inside the terrifying, risky world of making indie horror movies | CBC News

Shannon Hanmer, inspired by her childhood horror movie experience, pursued a career in filmmaking amidst the struggles of the low-budget horror genre.
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