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Not only do we pride ourselves on being one of the newest websites dedicated to independent film and filmmakers, we also want to be a shining example of that vague concept of work/life balance. And so, it’s in that spirit that we bid you adieu until 2026. Happy holidays everyone, and thank you for joining…
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Hand-drawn animation, as you may have heard, was the foundation of Walt Disney’s early success. You probably also know that the studio’s renaissance in the late 1980’s/90’s was due in very large part to a return to hand-drawn animation that was lovingly crafted, with projects being given the time and resources to make some of…
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It has become an annual tradition for the Internet Archive to celebrate January 1st as Public Domain Day. Each year, the organization celebrates the works entering the public domain in the new year. And when the calendar moves to January 1, 2026, several works from 1930, including films, music, and novels will become public domain,…
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Getting an independent feature made is only half the battle. Next comes the long, winding road of distribution. Well Kickstarter and Tubi hope to help. Back in June, the two companies launched “The Filmstream Collective,” a fund provided by Tubi, intended to help fund near-final projects, and get them across the finish line. The new…
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Look, we get it: most scrappy filmmakers (really filmmakers in general) are often tight on cash. But I also know that we have some of the most empathetic hearts, and want to ensure a healthy future and a preserved past of the filmmaking. So in that spirit, here are a few organizations to consider supporting…
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(FYI, we don’t have any affiliate deal with these companies, just thought you’d like to know!) This Cyber Monday has the usual streaming savings from the big players, but I wanted to give you a heads up to two smaller streamers you might be interested in. First, The Criterion Channel (Founding member here!) is offering…
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It’s time for Thanksgiving, and for many, a long weekend here in the United States. And that also means family visits, that might be tinged with varying degrees of awkwardness, uncomfortable confrontation, and maybe plain old dislike. But if you’re looking for something to (hopefully) make you feel better about your own family strife this…
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I’ve got to be honest: When I started this site, I wouldn’t have expected us to be sharing content from Vanity Fair, yet here we are. In a video piece to coincide with the opening of Bugonia, Yorgos Lanthimos opened up to Vanity Fair, taking the time to explain his films, and peppering in some…
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Sunday marked the end of the 7th edition of the Centre Film Festival, held in Centre County, PA, home to Penn State University. This festival’s proximity to Penn State, and the integration of resources/professors from the school help this festival stand out: While most festival Q & A’s are comprised of simply the filmmakers and…
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Autumn Tapley is fresh off of having her directorial debut, the short Slaughter on the festival circuit. In this podcast she tells us about how she approaches what festivals to enter, the importance of having your movie seen by strangers, and the value of showing up at festivals where your movie is accepted. Oh, and…