Why Story Structure Formulas Donât Work
The following is a true story. I did a script coaching session for someone Iâll call Lisa. Lisa had spent the past four years pursuing her dream of becoming a…
The following is a true story. I did a script coaching session for someone Iâll call Lisa. Lisa had spent the past four years pursuing her dream of becoming a…
Life Partners When: November 6 Where:Â iTunes/VOD Director: Susanna Fogel Starring: Leighton Meester, Gillian Jacobs Why Weâre Excited: Susanna Fogelâs lighthearted feature film debut may seem like just another gal-pal/rom-com at…
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Reach into your pocket. Pull out your iPhone (or Android). Look at it. Would you believe that this small, sleek bit of tech contains more raw filmmaking firepower than Orson…
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Documentary Feature Director: Jennifer Arnold Producers: Jennifer Arnold, Patti Lee, Jeffrey Soros Executive Producer: Joan Huang Financing: Production Companies (Cherry Sky Films, Considered Entertainment); Private Investors; Grants (Sundance Documentary Fund,…
Editorâs Note: After its stunning World Premiere at the Beijing International Film Festival in April, Film Independent connected Lebanese filmmakers and Global Media Makers Fellows Mira Shaib and Zeina Badran…
NOTE: The below piece originally ran in 2021. Special thanks to producer, speaker and guest author Stu Pollard, who will be returning to Film Independent January 10 for his semi-regular…
LOVING When: November 4 Where You Can Watch: Theaters, VOD Director: Jeff Nichols Starring: Ruth Negga, Joel Edgerton, Michael Shannon Why Weâre Excited: The true-life love story of Richard and…
Over the past decade, advances in technology and crowd funding have led to a dramatic increase in the number of independent movies being made. And to showcase all this work, film…
For nearly two decades, Los Angeles native Clea DuVall has been proving her range as a versatile actor and performer, finding success in both mainstream Hollywood fare (including key roles…