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Silence as Horror: Riccardo Suriano’s “The Waking Call” Stuns at FilmQuest 2025
Riccardo Suriano strips horror to its core in “The Waking Call,” where silence and guilt replace monsters and noise. Starring Best Actor nominee Michael Maggi, the film traps a radio host in one room—and his own unraveling mind.
Jonathan Hammond’s "Fireflies in the Dusk" Shines at FilmQuest 2025
Jonathan Hammond’s 'Fireflies in the Dusk' blends fantasy, sci-fi, and comedy into a sharp yet playful look at nostalgia and the strange ways we seek advice online.
Bay Ridge Breakdown: Brian Lederman’s “Crowded Out” Drives Anxiety to Absurd Heights
In 'Crowded Out', Brooklyn filmmaker Brian Lederman turns the everyday torment of finding a parking spot into a surreal, nerve-fraying odyssey.
Twenty Somethings: Where TikTok Meets Television
An interview with Twenty Somethings Writer and Director Bianca Roth.
Joe Gietl’s "Tasteless" Blends AI, Emotion, and Genre at FilmQuest
Joe Gietl’s “Tasteless” blurs sci-fi and emotion, exploring what it means to feel human in an age of artificial intelligence.
Marionettes and Mayhem: Deana Taheri’s Twisted Short "Bill"
Deana Taheri’s darkly comedic horror short 'Bill' turns gendered control and revenge into a grotesque puppet show—melding silent film aesthetics, absurd humor, and biting social commentary in a standout screening at FilmQuest 2025.
Hunter Wayne’s “Buddha Was A Rich Boy” Breaks All the Rules
Hunter Wayne’s “Buddha Was A Rich Boy” storms into FilmQuest with anarchic energy, analog magic, and DIY flair.
“Banjo”: Cameron Poletti Turns Pain into Dark Comedy
At FilmQuest 2025, Cameron Poletti transforms a painfully personal memory into “Banjo,” a sharp, genre-bending short that blends twisted humor with the uneasy thrill of classic cabin-in-the-woods horror.
"Monsters Under The Bed": Serena Dykman’s Surreal Night at FilmQuest 2025
Serena Dykman’s 'M.U.B.' reimagines the monster-under-the-bed myth through psychological horror and emotional realism, earning acclaim at FilmQuest 2025.
Deep Dive Into the "Hacks" Pilot Episode with StoryBoardDG
Join writers and filmmakers for a complimentary online script discussion of 'Hacks' — the Emmy-winning HBO Max pilot written by Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky.
"The Mourning Of": An Interview with Merced Elizondo
Director and writer Elizondo gives insight on the creative process of his recent short film that follows Maribel, a woman unable to process her grief after her mother’s passing.
Who Put That On Broadway?
The good, the bad, and the weird of Broadway adaptations of films.
Celebrating International Credit Union Day with First Entertainment Credit Union
On October 16, First Entertainment Credit Union invites the entertainment community to its Hollywood Branch for a celebration of International Credit Union Day — highlighting creativity, collaboration, and California’s booming production economy.
See Clearly: A Blackmagic Collective Lens Class
Discover the art of lenses with cinematographer Rachel Hastings at the Blackmagic Collective Lens Class on October 14. Free to attend in person or online—RSVP required.
Blackmagic Collective Film Festival Returns to Celebrate Indie Filmmakers
Join us on Oct 16 at the Blackmagic Collective Film Festival, a night dedicated to short narrative films and the indie filmmakers who create them.