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Talking to the Stars of the Finnish Weird Showcase About Their Weird Projects, Part II - An Amateur
After the Finnish Film Affair awards ceremony, I sat down with the filmmakers Olli Salmi and Samppa Batal to discuss their project "An Amateur", making meta-art in an absurd world, and what it means to pitch a project for the FFA's boldest showcase: Finnish Weird.
What's the Psychological Appeal of True Crime?
The Dispatch — Daily
02.11
Blackmagic Design Announces New UltraStudio Express HD
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"Inhabitant" Bargains With the Devil of Self-Abandonment
21.10
"Friends Like Us" Turns Fandom Into a Hostage Situation
20.10
"The Shift" Turns "Eat the Rich" Into a Literal Warning
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"In The Palm of Her Hand" Finds Tenderness in an Unmarked Grave
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How Come People Still Watch "Rocky Horror"?
With the 50th anniversary coming up, here's how some people are celebrating the cult classic.
Festivals
Breaking the Fantasy: Megan Barker’s Bold Leap from Actor to Filmmaker
Megan Elizabeth Barker’s debut short, "His Forbidden Sword", flips romance tropes to celebrate empowered women and bold independent filmmaking.
FilmQuest
Inclusive Sci-Fi Thriller "The Falling" Redefines Independent Filmmaking
A psychological sci-fi thriller exploring AI, therapy, and trauma, made by an inclusive crew of adults with disabilities and their mentors.
FilmQuest
"Defile": When Horror Becomes a Mirror for Modern Anxiety
Brian Sepanzyk’s "Defile" delivers bold psychological horror with Tanaya Beatty and Jeff Zwicker, blending raw emotion and fearless indie craft.
FilmQuest
Finding Light in the Madness: Julian Park’s "Shitfly" Breaks the Psyche Wide Open
Julian Park transforms personal burnout into "Shitfly", a haunting psychological thriller of guilt, fire, and fragile hope.
FilmQuest
Inside “THE VANITY”: Megan Rosati’s Dystopian Reflection on Social Media and Self
Megan Rosati’s "THE VANITY" turns social media obsession into sci-fi horror, exposing the human cost of constant self-performance.
Opinions
Great Directors and Their Not-So-Great Movies
They can't all be winners.
FilmQuest
Transforming Grief into Art: The Healing Power of "Flocky"
Esther Casas Roura’s "Flocky" turns stillbirth and silence into art, using 2D animation to spark empathy, awareness, and global healing.
FilmQuest
Inside “The Man Upstairs”: Wendy Wang’s Unflinching Look at Childhood Horror
At FilmQuest 2025, Wendy Wang’s "The Man Upstairs" delves into Stockholm syndrome, survival, and resilience through a child’s psychological lens.
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Opinions
How Indie Productions Challenge Misogyny in Film
We want more women behind the camera, not more women's behinds ON camera!
Film ListMortifying Independent Films For Your Halloweekend
Looking for something spooky (and independent) to watch this weekend? Look no further.
Film ReviewHow LuLu Wang Brought Her Chinese Heritage to the Screen in "The Farewell"
Based on Wang's real-life family, "The Farewell" showcases what happens when cultures collide.