Illusion of Abundance: A Call for Climate Justice Through Art
Amy MacDonald, Founder and Director of Brolly Arts, has long been a champion of using the arts to address urgent...
Filmmaker Interviews
Kyle Garrett on “Old Death”
In his music video directorial debut, Oakland-based filmmaker Kyle Garrett explores time, memory, and mortality in Old Death, the first...
Michael Winter’s Life Eternal
The art of storytelling meets hand-drawn animation in Life Eternal, the directorial debut of British filmmaker Michael Winter. Premiering in...
Conor MacFinn on Bringing Ariel to Life
Conor MacFinn, the filmmaker behind the award-winning animated short Ariel, has a career as diverse as the multinational team that...
Personal Triumph and Social Awareness in Stride
Stride, a poignant short film by Ethiopian-American filmmaker Alazar Aklilu, delves into the deeply personal and universal themes of resilience,...
Exploring the Ironic Joy of “An Honest Mistake”
Halloween night has always been fertile ground for suspenseful storytelling, and director Devin G. Squire, alongside co-director Geneviev Kester, taps...
A closer look at ARTIFEX
Artifex takes audiences on a journey where history, myth, and the supernatural collide. Set to premiere at the Utah International...
Exploring Loneliness, Connection, and Humanity in “Animal”
Ethan Hawkins, a filmmaker known for his character-driven sci-fi stories, takes audiences on a deeply emotional journey with co-director Taylor...
The Purple Glasses: A Nostalgic Journey Back to 80s Middle School Friendship
"The Purple Glasses," a film crafted from the memories of director Susan Sullivan, brings to life the essence of middle...
Behind the Lens: The Making of ‘Hannah Harbor’
In the serene backdrop of the mountains, where nature's beauty often conceals hidden dangers, filmmaker Steve Stay crafted a tale...
Love on a Lift in ‘Fleeting (Back in Time)’
The elevator doors slide open, revealing a scene that transcends time and space. Two figures, enveloped in a whirlwind of...
Passion vs. Tradition: Inside the Story of ‘Fili’
Fili Tanuvasa, a recent graduate torn between following his father's footsteps in football or pursuing his hidden passion for acting,...
“Imposter” Series on the Trials of Artistic Authenticity
Veronica Maccari, the Writer, Creator and Producer of "Imposter," sat down to discuss the origins and challenges of bringing her...
Where the Winds Die: A Journey Through Sardasht’s Pain
Pejman Alipour, the director behind "Where the Winds Die," shares the origins of his film, which draws inspiration from a...
A Glimpse into ‘To Err’
In the quietude of a post-apocalyptic world where the remnants of humanity have faded into oblivion, an android yearns for...
“The Cold Ground” – A Journey into the World of Serial Killers
In a chilling exploration of the human psyche, writer and director Devin K. Hansen takes us on a gripping ride...
“Strange Bliss” is a Intricate Tapestry of a Dysfunctional Family
Members of a dysfunctional family, torn apart by personal conflicts, are unexpectedly brought together by the death of their father...
Dreams Defy Gravity in ‘The Astronaut’
Set against the backdrop of Long Beach's semi-futuristic landscape we meet Aura, an eight-year-old with a passion for space. in...
“Hedgehog” A Heart-Wrenching Tale of Connection Amidst War
In the midst of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, the film "Hedgehog" emerges as a poignant narrative, exploring...
A Heartfelt Journey Through Sacrifice and Love with “In Sickness and In Health(care)”
A Heartfelt Journey Through Sacrifice and Love with “In Sickness and In Health(care)” Crystal Myler, the director and producer of...
Behind the scenes of the Animated adventure “Camp Kona”
Camp Kona, a short-form animated monster movie, takes us on a nostalgic journey through 80's summer camp adventures, combining elements...