by Colin McCormack | Apr 27, 2021 | Filmmaker Resources, indieBlog, Interviews
Director MAUREEN BHAROOCHA spent three years as a segment director for Jimmy Kimmel Live, which – along with her shorts and sketches – might indicate a penchant for the comedy genre. But Bharoocha has avoided being pigeonholed, directing dramatic shorts,...
by SAGindie | Mar 31, 2021 | Filmmaker Resources, Indie News, indieBlog
Life is busy – vaccines are getting rolled out, royals are getting in trouble, cuts are getting Snyder’d. It can be tough to stay up-to-date on the latest film industry news, profiles, analysis, and advice. That’s why we’ve curated some essential reads you may...
by Colin McCormack | Dec 11, 2020 | Filmmaker Resources, indieBlog, Interviews
When EKWA MSANGI brought her film FAREWELL AMOR to the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, it may have been her first outing as a feature director, but the story has been with her for decades. Inspired by the experiences of her own family members, Farewell Amor follows the...
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 | Jun 16, 2020 | Filmmaker Resources, indieBlog, Interviews
CHANNING GODFREY PEOPLES may have a background as a theater performer (she got her undergrad degree in theatre from Baylor University), but she has since decided to point the spotlight at others as a writer/director. Soon after earning her MFA from USC’s School...