Fiscal Sponsorship and Grants for Filmmakers: Practical Tips, Resources, and Tax Basics
Practical guide to fiscal sponsorship, grants, and fundraising for filmmakers — tips, resources, and real-world advice from Easterseals & CFA.
Liora Pennick
Post-Production Workflow for Indie Filmmakers: Budgets, Tools, and Sound Design Insights
Practical post-production lessons from editors and sound designers on workflow, budgets, tools, and audience-focused decision-making.
Navigating the Digital Deluge: Jordan Murphy Doidge’s "Clout"
At Nòt Film Fest, Jordan Murphy Doidge’s "Clout" reimagines The Boy Who Cried Wolf as a cautionary tale of a boy’s pursuit of online fame, blending magical realism with sharp social commentary.
Juan Pablo Daranas Molina’s "Seeds for All!": A Satirical Seed of Identity and Absurdity
At Nòt Film Fest, Juan Pablo Daranas Molina’s "Seeds for All!" satirizes identity politics with sharp humor, following a Latina executive’s unraveling day, all crafted on 16mm by a resourceful five-person crew.
"Hardcore" Explores Exploitation and Survival in Italy’s Gritty Underbelly
Italian filmmaker Francesco Barozzi’s "Hardcore", selected for Nòt Film Fest, blends raw storytelling with biting social commentary on debt, exploitation, and survival, all realized through fiercely independent filmmaking.
“Spit It Out”: The Ray Sisters Unravel Family Secrets in DNA Drama
At Nòt Film Fest, the Ray Sisters’ "Spit It Out" blends humor and heartfelt drama as a father’s DNA test uncovers family secrets spanning generations.
"Such A Pretty Girl": Deborah Puette’s Gripping New Drama Premieres
At this year’s Nòt Film Fest, Deborah Puette’s "Such A Pretty Girl" offers a tender, personal exploration of family expectations and unconditional love.
Audrey Lane’s "SEÁNA" Confronts Grief and Friendship with Raw Honesty
At this year’s Nòt Film Fest, Audrey Lane’s "SEÁNA" uses vérité, archival footage, and personal dialogue to deliver a compassionate, unfiltered portrait of grief, friendship, and the enduring impact of a life cut short.
"Lo Sguardo": Gloria Zingales Confronts the Male Gaze
At this year’s Nòt Film Fest, Gloria Zingales’s "Lo Sguardo" immerses viewers in a psychologically charged giallo, exploring the weight of the male gaze through layered visual storytelling and a tense, solitary journey home.
"Nado" Explores Resilience and Recognition Through the Life of Sculptor Nado Canuti
At this year’s Nòt Film Fest, Daniele Farina’s debut feature "Nado" honors the extraordinary life of sculptor Nado Canuti, tracing his path from wartime resistance fighter to world-renowned artist.
"Violent Butterflies": Adolfo Dávila’s Fierce Portrait of Youth Rebellion
At this year’s Nòt Film Fest, Adolfo Dávila’s "Violent Butterflies" collides punk music, graffiti, and political protest into an unflinching portrait of a generation confronting injustice.
Grief Gets Messy and Funny in "My Dead Mom" at HollyShorts
At this year’s HollyShorts Film Festival, Lauren Corber’s My Dead Mom blends sharp wit and tender honesty in a candid look at long-term grief.
"Exodus" Redefines Freedom After Incarceration at HollyShorts
At this year’s HollyShorts, Nimco Sheikhaden’s "Exodus" explores life after prison, challenging binary guilt narratives and serving as a bridge for healing between separated families.
Eric Boadella Serves Up "Magical Meat" at HollyShorts 2025
At this year’s HollyShorts, Eric Boadella’s "Magical Meat" blends horror and absurdity in a tale of stealing Danny Trejo’s bravery, brought to life with Yasu Tanida’s striking visuals and a custom Panavision lens.
Gabriel Grosclaude Unleashes "Lux Carne" at HollyShorts
Inspired by personal experiences and family debates about meat consumption, Gabriel Grosclaude’s "Lux Carne" imagines a world where eating meat means killing the animal yourself.
Santi Pujol Amat on "Rage" and its Premiere at HollyShorts Film Festival
Premiering at HollyShorts, "Rage" is a 35mm-shot debut whose non-professional cast and collaborative process deliver a raw, poignant portrait of adolescent estrangement.