Park City Heads West: Slamdance Invades L.A.

The tyranny of choice aspect hit me again. Only 144 films left to see.
Filming a Proof of Concept Short: An Interview with Writer/Director/Producer/Actor Angela Cohen

... the most effective use of the funds was to throw away the hope of making this really big thing in a small way and trust that if I captured the tone, world, and characters, that would be enough.
Interview: Author Isabel Peña Alfaro on Self-Publishing

It's been all kinds of responses, but that's why I had that little pebble in my shoe—we don't talk about mental health as much as we can, or normalize it.
Running a Crowdfunding Campaign: An Interview with Liz Manashil

It’s scary, it’s dramatic, and it puts a lot of pressure on a campaign, but it also incentivizes people in a different way because they know you’ll lose everything.
The Trials of Post-Production: An Indie Filmmaker’s Dilemma, Part 1

"... we went this far, let's not leave anything unturned."
Interview: Problem-Solving Producer Linda Burns

"Over time, I realized, you have to read between the lines."
Interview: Screenwriter and Filmmaker Javier Solórzano Casarin

From documentaries to commercials to feature films, Javier Solórzano Casarin takes us on a step-by-step retelling of how his love for filmmaking grew into a lifetime passion.
The Web Series is Dead, Long Live the Indie Series

Someone, eventually, is going to take a risk on a show they don’t have to invest heavily into. Maybe one that’s already made?
Q&A: Filmmaker Allison Norlian

I remember the intense emotionality of that day—there wasn't a dry eye in the room.
Damian Lahey Shares Insights on the Indie Filmmaking Landscape

If you’re a filmmaker, you’re either creating content or over in the corner crying.
How To Make a Short Film Without Going (Totally) Crazy

Just because a film is short doesn’t mean that it’s easy or cheap to produce. Like any film, it’s a complex, potentially stressful, and complicated undertaking.
Creating Micro-Content for the Win

Friends and people who believe in you are worth 10x more than funding—and they'll make the journey a lot more fun.
In Their Own Words - Women Finding Their Place as Directors

In a world where female directors are scarce, this sisterhood and creative collective provides more momentum for all of them to make it to the mountain top. And to do it together.
Standing in a Room Naked: Being a Screenwriter Without Representation

My answer is a frustrating one, but it is an answer. You must give yourself agency over your work and your career. You must reach out to what’s in your means and take action: make things.
The Making of a Micro-Budget Road Movie - Part 3

I didn't want to say it. As I scrambled through my phone looking for photos of Canoe #1 on the roof of the Kia—Did we really not take a photo?