Fifteen years later, Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland still divides audiences—but its feminist heroine, maximalist visuals, and influence on dark fairytales suggest it may have been less a failure and more a blueprint for today’s cinematic landscape.
Grace and Haylee journey to Santarcangelo di Romagna, Italy, traverse the cobblestone streets, enjoy life changing gelato, and attend the opening night screening of Nòt Film Fest.
Plenty of novels have been called "unfilmable." But as it turn out, some of them make pretty great movies.
At the HollyShorts Film Festival, top female filmmakers discuss mentorship, advocacy, and systemic barriers in Hollywood, sharing strategies to elevate women behind the camera.
The HollyShorts Film Festival hosted a dynamic discussion panel exploring the future of film in Africa, bringing together seasoned industry professionals to shed light on the untapped potential of African audiences and how the global industry can better reach them.
Carmel, IN: The Carmel Film Forum presents the IFN Cinematic Arts Expo & Grant Writing Best Practices, offering filmmakers a chance to expand their craft and secure project funding.
The recent hit horror film Weapons ends up turning to a predictabilty and misogyny instead of being inventive.
From auteur-driven cinema to algorithm-provisioned content, Hollywood’s evolution is leaving young creatives to wonder what they’re fighting for
"Exposure – The Story of Marco Pesaresi" illuminates the late Italian photographer’s raw vision through archival footage and intimate testimonies, honoring a life shaped by pain, passion, and artistry.
From just one Top 10 global streaming title in 2018 to six by 2023, Korean webtoon adaptations have become a mainstream force. With platforms like Naver Webtoon and Kakao leveraging fan data to reduce risk, Netflix and small studios alike are tapping this booming $7.44B market for their next hit.
In this in-depth discussion, Reece Feldman reflects on his rise from viral creator to filmmaker with Wait, Your Car?—a comedy-thriller about four friends and a killer car—while sharing insights on his debut and the new wave of self-made creatives reshaping the industry.
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.
At Nòt Film Fest, Aglaja Filipovic’s "By The Window" captures the final night of two best friends with a tender mix of intimacy, magical realism, and indie spirit.
Hollywood’s reliance on sequels used to deliver blockbuster profits. Now? It fuels growing audience fatigue. As studios chase safe IP bets, the challenge will be making original stories feel just as irresistible.
At Nòt Film, Markus Johansson’s "Test" turns the everyday tension of a driving exam into gripping one-take cinema, showcasing how simplicity and inventive craft can deliver powerful storytelling.
