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The stories we would put on the marquee. Reviews, reporting and obituaries from people who work on set.
HollyShorts to Feature Lee Knight’s "A Friend of Dorothy"
Lee Knight’s "A Friend of Dorothy", a HollyShorts selection, celebrates unexpected friendship and community through heartfelt underdog storytelling.
What Talking Heads' "Psycho Killer" Tells Us About Music Videos
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Blackmagic Design Announces New UltraStudio Express HD
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"Inhabitant" Bargains With the Devil of Self-Abandonment
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"Friends Like Us" Turns Fandom Into a Hostage Situation
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"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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HollyShorts Film Festival
"Gloria" by Kim Blanck Illuminates Older Women’s Stories at HollyShorts
Actor-turned-director Kim Blanck debuts "Gloria" at HollyShorts, a tender, film-shot portrait of her mother’s later-life journey that celebrates memory, identity, and the joy of aging.
HollyShorts Film Festival
Klimovski's "ATTAGIRL!" Brings Unapologetic Queer Power to HollyShorts
Klimovski’s "ATTAGIRL!" premieres at HollyShorts, capturing the raw energy of queer and trans characters who refuse to be confined by stereotypes.
HollyShorts Film Festival
Tom Koch’s "Olive" Explores Memory and Love at HollyShorts Film Festival
"Olive" immerses audiences in the tender, fractured world of dementia, blending memory, love, and loss at HollyShorts.
When Streaming Fatigue Hits, Turn to the Classics
Is your “To Watch” list turning into a full-time job? You’re not alone. Streaming fatigue is real—and it’s not just about managing subscriptions. Streaming burnout might be the cue to revisit the foundations of storytelling.
Screenwriting
How to Write a Powerful Log Line
The CFA Indiewood Screenwriting Fund kicks off with a deep dive into log lines and the power of community. Program Director Yaroslav Altunin inspire writers to craft impactful stories, share diverse voices, and embrace collaboration to strengthen their screenwriting craft.
Interviews
Strada Eliminates Cloud Storage for Creators
Filmmakers are turning to Strada to bypass the high costs and delays of cloud storage. Debuted at NAB 2025, this local-first tool lets teams access and collaborate on massive video files in real time—without uploads, downloads, or cloud fees—streamlining post workflows.
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BECiNE Reinvents Itself: Bianca Halpern Champions Community and Resilience
At NAB 2025, Bianca Halpern of B-Cine shared her journey from running a rental house to building a collaborative creative space in Inglewood. Her story of resilience, motherhood, and community echoes CFA’s mission to uplift underrepresented voices in film.
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From Teaching to Directing: Caroline Guo on Building a Creative Life in Film
Filmmaking is never a solo journey. In this reflection, writer-director Caroline Guo shares the lessons, missteps, and moments that shaped her path—from the power of preparation to the importance of finding your creative village.
Interviews
Finance, Accounting, and Bookkeeping Are Not the Same Thing—Here’s Why It Matters
At Podcast Movement 2024, Roger Knecht breaks down the difference between finance, accounting, and bookkeeping—essential knowledge for turning your podcast or small business into a profitable venture with clarity and confidence.
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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.