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Tag: film essay

The Film Festival Therapist

Film
By Jamie Sisley | May 18, 2023
By Jamie Sisley | May 18, 2023

The Film Festival Therapist

Jamie Sisley, whose debut feature, Stay Awake, opens this week, on an unexpected impact of making a love letter to caretakers.

Making the Leap

Film
By Traci Hays | May 16, 2023
By Traci Hays | May 16, 2023

Making the Leap

Blood, Sweat and Cheer’s Traci Hays on her daunting transition from production designer to full-time director.

My Renfield Rabbit Hole

Film
By Julia Marchese | May 12, 2023
By Julia Marchese | May 12, 2023

My Renfield Rabbit Hole

Inspired by a deleted scene from the new horror comedy, Julia Marchese dives deep into Dracula and dance sequences.

Open Doom Crescendo, A Lo-Fi Odyssey

Film
By Ethan Eng | May 8, 2023
By Ethan Eng | May 8, 2023

Open Doom Crescendo, A Lo-Fi Odyssey

Therapy Dogs director Ethan Eng talks about Terry Chiu and his death-wish magnum opus, Open Doom Crescendo.

Confession

Film
By Matt Dellapina | May 3, 2023
By Matt Dellapina | May 3, 2023

Confession

Actor-writer Matt Dellapina excavates the religious roots of his new film, The Woods are Real, which premieres Friday at the LES Film Festival.

How The Doom Generation Made Me Feel Less Alone

Film
By Ryan Spahn | April 27, 2023
By Ryan Spahn | April 27, 2023

How The Doom Generation Made Me Feel Less Alone

Actor and filmmaker Ryan Spahn on the transformative impact Gregg Araki's newly re-released apocalyptic teen drama had on his life.

Who Am I, in Real Life, Trying to Get Revenge On?

Film
By Rachel Wolther | April 26, 2023
By Rachel Wolther | April 26, 2023

Who Am I, in Real Life, Trying to Get Revenge On?

Filmmaker Rachel Wolther tries to answer some vital questions, including why she directed the new play Eelpout, which runs this week in NYC.

Detour

Film
By Chie Hayakawa | April 20, 2023
By Chie Hayakawa | April 20, 2023

Detour

Plan 75 writer-director Chie Hayakawa on her very indirect route to becoming a filmmaker.

How Kid Rock and a Cancer Scare Created My New Film, Chop & Steele

Film
By Ben Steinbauer | April 18, 2023
By Ben Steinbauer | April 18, 2023

How Kid Rock and a Cancer Scare Created My New Film, Chop & Steele

Winnebago Man director Ben Steinbauer on the dramatic and unusual circumstances that led to him making his sophomore feature.

Why I Stopped Seeing Filmmaking Through Rose-Colored Glasses

Film
By Kyra Elise Gardner | April 13, 2023
By Kyra Elise Gardner | April 13, 2023

Why I Stopped Seeing Filmmaking Through Rose-Colored Glasses

Kyra Elise Gardner opens up about the mental health struggles she experienced on her new documentary, Living with Chucky.

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