by Colin McCormack | Nov 21, 2023 | Filmmaker Resources, indieBlog, Interviews
When documentarian BILLY LUTHER wanted to move from unscripted to narrative filmmaking, he took inspiration from his coming-of-age as a Navajo, Hopi, and Laguna Pueblo child. Tied to those formative years was the distinct lack of Native American representation in film... 
by Colin McCormack | Jan 19, 2022 | Filmmaker Resources, indieBlog, Interviews
In an industry rife with gatekeeping, actor/filmmaker SUJATA DAY took the reins of her career by collaborating with like-minded artists and creating her own content. Acting professionally since the early aughts, Day’s career got a jumpstart with the rise of New... 
by Colin McCormack | Aug 24, 2020 | Filmmaker Resources, indieBlog, Interviews
In order to bring the story of a disempowered woman in modern-day America to the screen, ISABEL SANDOVAL had to step up to the power position of not only writer and director, but also producer, editor, and lead actor. The result – a romantic drama set in... 
by Colin McCormack | Nov 6, 2019 | Filmmaker Resources, indieBlog, Interviews
It’s not uncommon for filmmakers to start making movies as teenagers, taking the trusty (depending on the era) 8mm camera/VHS camcorder/mini-DV/iPhone and shooting scenes with friends. It’s much less common, however, to complete an award-winning SAG-AFTRA... by SAGindie | Aug 30, 2019 | Filmmaker Resources, Indie News, indieBlog
Happy Labor Day Weekend! While you are out thanking labor union leaders for giving you a long weekend (and a de-facto end to the summer), you can also expand your film industry knowledge by catching up on this week’s good reads. This Week’s Good...