The Sound of America's Sweethearts
An Interview with America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Chearleaders, Composer, Zach Robinson
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From Shorts to Features: How to Turn Your Short Film Success into a Produced Feature
Practical, festival-proven advice for short filmmakers ready to make their first feature — pitching, funding, teams, festivals, distribution, and next steps.
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.
What To Watch: "The Bad Shepherd"
Planning on staying in this weekend or looking for a film to examine as a cinephile? Check out "The Bad Shepherd".
Beyond the Classroom: Crafting a Career in Film
First Entertainment Credit Union invites filmmakers and film lovers to "Beyond the Classroom: Crafting a Career in Film", a half-day event designed to help creators turn their passion for storytelling into sustainable careers.
From Ethics to Enlightenment: How The Good Place and Bojack Horseman Redefine Personal Growth
Unpacking how comedy, drama, and ethics coincide in two of television's most innovative depiction of what it means to change as a person.
Nòt Film Fest Talk: Giving your short film a fighting chance
During "Focus on Production", Kim Magnusson, Rebecca Pruzen, and Francis Chapman give an in depth look at what to do, and what NOT to do, with your short film if you're hoping for large-scale success.
Nòt Film Fest: Day Two
A day of great food, education, cappuccinos, and serious journalistic work from the local Gelateria. Yet another stellar day for Grace and Haylee of CFA Institute.
Revisiting Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland: Why the Divisive Gothic Fairytale Deserves a Second Look
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.
Nòt Film Fest: Day One
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.
How To Film The Unfilmable
Plenty of novels have been called "unfilmable." But as it turn out, some of them make pretty great movies.
Hollyshorts 2025: Power of Women Directing
At the HollyShorts Film Festival, top female filmmakers discuss mentorship, advocacy, and systemic barriers in Hollywood, sharing strategies to elevate women behind the camera.
Hollyshorts 2025: Finance and Distribution Opportunities in Africa
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 Film Forum: IFN's Cinematic Arts Expo and Grant Writing Best Practices for Filmmakers
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.
"Weapons" Review: Terrifying and Unique... Until It's Not
The recent hit horror film Weapons ends up turning to a predictabilty and misogyny instead of being inventive.
"The Film Industry Feels Corporate" — Jessica Lange and The Rise Of Corporate Cinema
From auteur-driven cinema to algorithm-provisioned content, Hollywood’s evolution is leaving young creatives to wonder what they’re fighting for