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Please Let "Evil Dead Burn"
The newest entry into the series is hard on the gore, but lacking in the rest.
"Remedy in the Rhythm" Turns Grief Into Movement and Healing
At this year's HollyShorts, Jon Boogz's "Remedy in the Rhythm" follows a young man haunted by his best friend's suicide, using dance to reach the pain that words can't, and to argue that movement can carry a story with real depth.
"Living with a Visionary" Renders a Fifty-Year Marriage by Hand
At this year's HollyShorts, Stephen Neary's "Living with a Visionary" brings a hand-drawn adaptation of John Matthias' memoir home to Los Angeles, tracing one man's care for his wife through Parkinson's, hallucination, and the isolation of a pandemic.
"Diana la Cazadora" Turns Silence Into Resistance
At this year's HollyShorts, Ayesha Fernández's "Diana la Cazadora" follows a maquiladora worker who refuses to look away from the violence around her, transforming fear into a quiet, unshakable form of power.
"Birds of Paradise" Finds the Human Comedy in a Staten Island Turkey War
At this year's HollyShorts, Marissa Velez's "Birds of Paradise" turns one woman's thirty-year feud with wild turkeys into an unexpectedly tender study of displacement, loneliness, and the universal need to feel heard.
Develop Your Feature Script with Anna Maguire’s Summer Workshop
Join filmmaker and educator Anna Maguire for a three-month script development program designed to take writers from outline to completed feature screenplay.
Submit to The Reel Champions Shorts Fest Before the Extended Deadline
The Reel Champions Shorts Fest returns in October 2026 with a 2-day showcase celebrating films by women and non-binary filmmakers.
Experience Immersive Filmmaking at the BMC Orange County Demo Day
Test Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive cameras and Apple Vision Pro technology at a hands-on immersive media event hosted by Blackmagic Collective.
Learn What Casting Directors Really Look For at the BMC Casting Director Panel
Join Blackmagic Collective on May 23 for a free panel and networking event exploring the relationship between casting directors, actors, and filmmakers.
"Our Hero, Balthazar" and the New Crisis of Boyhood
A teenager growing up in New York City might appear completely different from a teenager living in rural Texas. But beneath those differences, they share far more than we assume. Both are shaped by one of the most powerful forces of the digital age: the desire for attention.
The New Obsessed Filmmakers
After a blockbuster week for two young directors, Kane Parsons and Curry Barker, I interviewed Austin Micka, a young filmmaker from Los Angeles, to hear his thoughts on this new movement in the industry.
Which Ninja Turtles Movies Are the Best for New Fans?
With over forty years of history and nearly ten mainline movies featuring five iterations of the characters, entering the world of the TMNT can feel overwhelming, let me make it easier.
Bellissima Diorissima: What Filmmakers Can Learn from Dior’s Venice Fantasy
Dior’s Venice unveiling gives filmmakers and storytellers a quiet reminder that sometimes the most powerful narratives are not spoken, they are worn, staged, lit, and remembered.
Troy Paff: From "Dirty Jobs" to "Texas Music Revolution"
No matter how many places Troy travels to, his work stays true to the ideas that originally brought him to Hollywood: making films, not videos. He has stayed true to his artistic vision, even though the blueprint was simply a wing and a prayer.
Amplifying Haitian Voices: Award-Winning Filmmaker Jacquil Constant on Culture, Community, and Creativity
A conversation with multi-hyphenate Jacquil Constant leading up to the 11th annual Haiti International Film Festival—of which he is the founder.
Our Last Day as Kids: a love letter to 2000s emo
An interview with filmmaker Dylan Hryciuk about his coming-of-age short film, his plans for a feature, and the beautiful chaos that is the underground music scene
"thriving.": an LGBTQIA+ web series about Gen Z's struggle to remain optimistic
An interview with writer, producer, and star of the upcoming series "thriving", Cayleigh Pine, to discuss being young, queer, and ambitious during a time when even the "safe" path has no guarantees.
How to Write a Beat Sheet
A beat sheet is an invaluable tool when writing a screenplay. Taking the time to learn how to write your own will help your scripts story remain clear and focused, and hopefully, finished.
Top Five Films for a Summer Movie Night
A list of films that perfectly capture the essence of summertime.
Are YouTubers Becoming the New Hollywood?
Great filmmaking is not defined by budget. It's defined by creativity.
Were we ready for "Disclosure Day"?
A review of "Disclosure Day" and how it reflects our changing reality. Because we deserve to know.
Young Filmmakers, Kane Pixels & Indie Horror Inspiration
How the next generation of filmmakers is finding inspiration through internet culture and independent storytelling.
DaVinci Resolve 21, AI Editing & Immersive Workflows
Blackmagic Design showcases the latest AI features, immersive workflows, and post-production innovations in DaVinci Resolve 21.
Student Sports Broadcasting, Live Production & Commentary Tips
Young broadcasters share lessons learned from producing live sports coverage and commentary.
Immersive Filmmaking, AI Workflows & the Future of VR Cinema
Exploring the intersection of immersive storytelling, virtual reality, and AI-powered filmmaking.
Editors' Picks
This Year’s Brightest Star: How "Project Hail Mary" Dominates 2026 Cinema
Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling, takes the crown as the best movie of 2026 so far. Whether you’re a fan of the Project Hail Mary book, or are simply searching for your next favorite sci-fi film, this is an unmissable experience. **SPOILERS AHEAD!!**
Hollywood North's Hottest Export: "Heated Rivalry" as a Canadian Production
What initially appears to be a niche, provocative sports drama reveals itself as a layered and emotionally resonant story, gaining widespread acclaim and evolving into an unexpected global success.
"Project Hail Mary": A Sci-Fi Hit That’s Winning Over Everyone
A new sci-fi blockbuster is bringing audiences back to theaters—and critics love it too!