Film Independent Directors Close-Up Series: Mimi Cave, J.D. Dillard, Cord Jefferson, Lulu Wang and more

Film Independent Directors Close-Up Series: Mimi Cave, J.D. Dillard, Cord Jefferson, Lulu Wang and more


Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization dedicated to fostering independence and inclusivity in visual storytelling, announced the return of the Film Independent’s Directors Close-Up (DCU) series, which began on January 17 and concludes with three live events at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles on February 12, February 21 and March 1. The signature program,

Tim Robinson, Paul Rudd, Kate Mara Set for ‘Friendship’ Indie Movie – The Hollywood Reporter

Tim Robinson, Paul Rudd, Kate Mara Set for ‘Friendship’ Indie Movie – The Hollywood Reporter

Tim Robinson, the comedian behind sketch series I Think You Should Leave, is starring in Friendship, along with Paul Rudd and Kate Mara. The indie comedy is marking the feature directorial debut of Andrew DeYoung, the helmer known for his work on such series as Our Flag Means Death and PEN15.

J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules, the producing duo behind horror hit Barbarian, are producing the

‘Suddenly’ Director Clarifies Claims About Scrapped Jake Gyllenhaal Indie: ‘In France, the Director Is the One in Charge’

‘Suddenly’ Director Clarifies Claims About Scrapped Jake Gyllenhaal Indie: ‘In France, the Director Is the One in Charge’

“Suddenly” director Thomas Bidegain is clarifying his viral statements about his scrapped film set to star Jake Gyllenhaal and Vanessa Kirby.

In a report published by France’s Technikart magazine (as translated by Film Stories UK and blog World of Reel), Bidegain claimed Gyllenhaal exhibited erratic behavior during pre-production on the survival film. Bidegain was slated to direct from a script he cowrote with Valentine Monteil, as adapted from

Bryn Mawr Film Institute: From wine tastings to film courses, it’s more than just a movie theater

Bryn Mawr Film Institute: From wine tastings to film courses, it’s more than just a movie theater

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania — The Bryn Mawr Film Institute is committed to bringing the best of independent and world cinema to Philadelphia’s Main Line.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the institute has a long history of providing entertainment to the area.

Andrew Douglas, BMFI’s Deputy Director for more than 18 years, also encourages the institute to provide both entertainment and education with film courses available to all ages.

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How Can Indie Filmmakers Release Movies in a Perilous Market?

How Can Indie Filmmakers Release Movies in a Perilous Market?

How can the filmmakers of low-budget independent films formulate sales and distribution strategies at a global level when they don’t have the same resources wielded by the larger production companies? As part of this week’s IFFR Pro Days, the industry program at the International Film Festival Rotterdam, experts gave their opinions.

Kyle Greenberg, head of marketing and distribution at U.S. company Utopia, said that filmmakers, especially ones helming independent and guerrilla productions, should be “the biggest

Best 8K and 6K cameras in 2024: high-resolution video cameras a step up from 4K

Best 8K and 6K cameras in 2024: high-resolution video cameras a step up from 4K

The best 8K and 6K cameras represent the next generation of video content production. Able to capture crystal-clear video in ultra-high resolutions, these are the cameras for serious filmmakers and video professionals who need all the advantages these modes bring. We’ve reviewed all the cameras on this list, and only models that have seriously impressed our team have made it onto the list.

Most of the options you’ll find on this guide are hybrid mirrorless cameras, designed to excel at both video and photography.  Of course, you’ll also find some of the best cinema cameras, as well

Pulse Films Signs Directing Trio MANSON for UK Representation

Pulse Films Signs Directing Trio MANSON for UK Representation

MANSON become the latest signing to the Pulse Films roster for UK representation. Gerardo del Hierro, Pau López and Tomás Peña are the three creative minds behind the directing team that is MANSON. Hailing from Barcelona, Spain, MANSON are known for their ever-changing visual style and ability to work across diverse content formats and mixed media.

With a wide and impressive body of work for global brands such as Adidas, Nike, Google, Facebook, Pirelli and Stella McCartney, MANSON, has produced several award-winning films and campaigns. Their collaborations don’t end with brands and agencies, they’ve also ventured into creating music

Polish Filmmakers Association Takes Legal Action Against Government Over Missed EU Directive on Internet Royalties

Polish Filmmakers Association Takes Legal Action Against Government Over Missed EU Directive on Internet Royalties

WARSAW: In a significant move, the Polish Filmmakers Association (SFP) has reported a suspected crime related to Mateusz Morawiecki’s government’s failure to adopt the EU directive on internet royalties. This makes Poland the last EU country yet to implement the copyright directive, impacting filmmakers and their rightful remuneration.

The notification, submitted on 1 February 2024, includes concerns about Morawiecki’s meeting with Netflix’s head, raising questions about the subsequent abandonment of provisions crucial for creators. The SFP urges the Prosecutor’s Office to investigate this matter.

“A great injustice has been done to us, we have been ignored in our attempts to

Lights, camera, action for independent cinema

Lights, camera, action for independent cinema

Tony Scott and Michael McKnight

Tony Scott helps to run the cinema while Michael McKnight owns the venue

A city is welcoming back film screenings after its only cinema collapsed into administration.

The Empire Cinemas complex in Sunniside, Sunderland, permanently closed in July, last year after opening in 2004.

Cinematographer Tony Scott thought it was a “big miss”, so decided to set up a replacement inside community music venue Pop Recs, on High Street West.

He said tickets would be affordable and it

Jake Gyllenhaal’s Indie Film Fell Apart After Alleged ‘Erratic’ Behavior on Set

Jake Gyllenhaal’s Indie Film Fell Apart After Alleged ‘Erratic’ Behavior on Set

Summary

  • Director Thomas Bidegain claims that Jake Gyllenhaal’s erratic behavior caused their film project to fall apart.
  • Gyllenhaal wanted to rewrite the film as a love note to nature, insisted on set rework, and used a Pepe Le Pew accent during rehearsal.
  • Gyllenhaal allegedly stripped down to his underwear and jumped into the ocean, demanded set builders sleep in their cars, and departed the project after a disagreement with the screenwriter.

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Yakima native’s journey from backyard skits to filmmaking ‘The Mentor’

Yakima native’s journey from backyard skits to filmmaking ‘The Mentor’

In the heart of Yakima, a local man is proving that passion, dedication and creativity can triumph over anything.

“If you ever feel like you want to make something, do it because there’s no one ever stopping you,” said Nathon Cash, director of The Mentor. “Just grab what you have next to you and go do it.”

Just do it is what Yakima native, Nathon Cash, lives by.

“I had a story to tell, and I was like I had to make it happen,” said Cash.

Growing up in Yakima, Cash says it was always

Cinematheque honors film craftsmen – Beverly Press & Park Labrea NewsBeverly Press & Park Labrea News

Cinematheque honors film craftsmen – Beverly Press & Park Labrea NewsBeverly Press & Park Labrea News

(photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for American Cinematheque)

Tribute to The Crafts honored those who are at the very heart of filmmaking and have exhibited extraordinary work behind the camera in 2023. The evening celebrated artisans in 15 categories covering all aspects of filmmaking and will showcase clips from each of their respective films. The honorees were selected by a prestigious jury of cinephiles, film historians and journalists from the most respected outlets across

When the Apocalypse is Over: New Independent Philippine Cinema

When the Apocalypse is Over: New Independent Philippine Cinema

Programmed by A. E. Hunt

A bombastic explosion of form offers new ways of seeing Philippine myths, pasts, presents, and futures. Without leaving their history behind, the young Filipino filmmakers highlighted in this series abandon the methods of their classically trained or genre-ingrained progenitors. Many of these stories imagine absurd, alienating worlds and lonely characters who long for something outside the limits of the frame. With a form that is heavily motivated by visual effects, unlikely aspect ratios, and a concerted focus on post-production, their body of work—ranging from funny to strange, sexy to unsettling—looks and moves in a way that