This Month’s Good Reads (May 2025)
Life is busy. Summer movie season is here! Yet, all our existential problems remain! It can be tough to stay up-to-date on film industry
Filmmaker Interview: DUNCAN SKILES, director/producer of NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
Like many filmmakers, DUNCAN SKILES met a group of like-minded collaborators while attending film school – in his case, NYU. But not every collective
This Month’s Good Reads (March 2025)
Life is busy. You’re Saving Daylight while being wary of March’s Ides (do other months have Ides?). It can be tough to stay up-to-date
Filmmaker Interview: TRACIE LAYMON, writer/director/producer of BOB TREVINO LIKES IT
Filmmaker TRACIE LAYMON’s BOB TREVINO LIKES IT took early inspiration from an unexpected relationship in Laymon’s own life. As a storyteller (having previously directed
CASTING MASTERCLASS Panel Series – SAG-AFTRA Foundation
SAGindie’s Michael Sládek moderated a trio of panels for the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s The Business series featuring tips and advice from casting directors, and you
Filmmaker Interview: TYLER TAORMINA, writer/director/producer of CHRISTMAS EVE IN MILLER’S POINT
Just in time for the holiday season, acclaimed writer/director/producer TYLER TAORMINA is adding his unique spin to the Christmas movie canon with his latest
Filmmaker Interview: NADINE CROCKER, writer/director/star of CONTINUE
It’s not uncommon for storytellers to dig into their personal lives for inspiration. It can be even more meaningful, however, when the past events
Filmmaker Interview: MONICA SORELLE, co-writer/director of MOUNTAINS
Miami-born-and-raised filmmaker MONICA SORELLE has long taken inspiration from her hometown culture and traditions. Her artistic achievements include photo and video exhibitions at Art
Filmmaker Interview: SEAN WANG, writer/director of DÌDI (弟弟)
Premiering a directorial debut is a career highlight that most creatives will never forget. Landing an Oscar nomination is another dream come true for
Webinar: BUILDING A WINNING FILM FESTIVAL STRATEGY – HUSSLUP (Full Video)
So you made a film and want to screen it at festivals. How should you approach the application process? What festivals should you target?
Filmmaker Interview: ERICA TREMBLAY, writer/director/producer of FANCY DANCE
ERICA TREMBLAY was inspired early on by stories she was told by family members and her community from the Seneca-Cayuga Nation. Storytelling transitioned to
Filmmaker Interview: FRANCIS GALLUPPI, writer/director/producer of THE LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY
Self-taught filmmaker FRANCIS GALLUPPI has honed his skills making the most of remote locations, from a deserted highway (2019’s short High Desert Hell), to