Considering how packed the fall slate can be, distributors often hold their stranger, bolder films for a spring release when they have the opportunity to better thrive. That's certainly the case this April, when some of the most daring releases will hit theaters, along with some promising studio fare, must-see documentaries, and more....
Now in its 48th edition, the NYC-based film festival continues to spotlight directors representing the future of filmmaking and this year's edition is particularly eclectic....
The issue of matching approach to subject is always a central concern in documentary filmmaking, even moreso than narrative films. Due to the truth claims invol...
When it comes to indie filmmaking, few directors get as much mileage out of their limited budget than Joel Potrykus. Rooted in an often humorous, dark persp...
It was a busy year for A24 at Sundance. Along with selling two of their productions to HBO (Native Son and Share), they either premiered/acquired a number o...
One of the most soothing cinematic experiences at Sundance this year was Photograph, the latest drama from Ritesh Batra (The Lunchbox). Starring Nawazuddin ...
An evocative meditation on sight, cinema, and the tools of filmmaking, Rodney Evans' latest feature documentary Vision Portraits is an intimate and generous loo...
We talk with the director about his psyche, the process of turning hours of first-person interviews into a complete narrative, the overwhelming negative response from Jackson fans to the documentary, and if he plans on making another documentary about the singer’s 2005 trial....
In a year of major buys at Sundance this year, Amazon reigned king with nearly $50 million worth of acquisitions. Near the top of the pack was the comedy La...
The 18th edition of Tribeca Film Festival will get underway next month, featuring 103 films from 124 filmmakers, with 50% women-directed films in the three ...
