by Colin McCormack | Jun 5, 2023 | Filmmaker Resources, indieBlog, Interviews
BOMANI J. STORY started his creative output at a young age, writing short stories as a child and finding early inspiration in an 1818 sci-fi horror novel written by a teenage prodigy, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Story graduated from USC’s School of... 
by Colin McCormack | Apr 24, 2023 | Filmmaker Resources, indieBlog, Interviews
Like many indie filmmakers, FRANKLIN RITCH made a proof-of-concept to help sell his vision of a potential feature debut. Unlike a lot of other proofs-of-concept like sizzle reels or trailers, the scene Ritch shot made it into the final product; in fact, it encompasses... 
by Colin McCormack | Feb 27, 2023 | Filmmaker Resources, indieBlog, Interviews
With an evocatively-titled screenplay, two powerful leading roles, and a Cannes-approved short to work off of, JAMIE DACK had a lot going for her when trying to get her feature directorial debut off the ground. But as with any indie film (especially one tackling... 
by SAGindie | Feb 7, 2023 | Event Coverage, indieBlog
We all have our awards season rituals, right? Catching up on all the nominated movies, placing friendly wagers, planning a screening party. Thankfully, our friends at Film Independent have continued their own awards season tradition of hosting the panel series... 
by Colin McCormack | Dec 1, 2022 | Filmmaker Resources, indieBlog, Interviews
Both RAVI KAPOOR and VENK POTULA have pursued their storytelling passions from both sides of the camera. Kapoor has acted in TV procedurals such as Crossing Jordan and 24 and in feature films including Ad Astra and Book Club. His behind-the-scenes endeavors began with...