Nòt Film Fest: Day Four
Why have a beach day when you can get stuck in the rain? Join Grace and Haylee on a failed outing turned candy taste-test and another truly fabulous day in Santarcangelo di Romagna.
Festivals
Coverage and insights from the world’s leading film festivals, including HollyShorts, Nòt Film Fest, FilmQuest, and TIFF. Explore interviews, reviews, and behind-the-scenes stories that spotlight filmmakers and their work on the international stage.
Nòt Film Fest: Day Three
Experience day 3 with Grace and Haylee as they take incredibly mediocre red carpet photos, eat the best pizza you'll ever have, and endure the strangest tour you'll ever take, all while in the most wonderful company.
Nòt Film Fest: Alternative Financing with CFA
At Nòt Film Fest, CFA Co-Founders Indeana Underhill and Haeleigh Royall share their expertise on alternative financing for independent projects.
Nòt Film Fest: Meet the Festival Founders
Beneath the sweeping trees of an Italian vineyard, Nòt Film Fest Co-Founders Giovanni Labadessa and Alizé Latini join the League of Filmmakers for lunch to chat about the festival’s origins, identity, growth, and its beloved home in Santarcangelo, Italy.
TIFF Film Review: "Ballad of a Small Player" Is A Real Gamble
Oscar-winning Director Edward Berger deals TIFF a bad hand.
TIFF Film Review: "Frankenstein"
A review of Guillermo Del Toro most recent, highly anticipated film following its premier at TIFF50.
TIFF Film Review: "Wasteman" Is Locked-Up And Loaded
Cal McMau's directorial debut takes TIFF behind bars, and gives its stars a place to shine.
Post-Production Workflow for Indie Filmmakers: Budgets, Tools, and Sound Design Insights
Practical post-production lessons from editors and sound designers on workflow, budgets, tools, and audience-focused decision-making.
TIFF Film Review: "Dust Bunny" Will Get You To Keep Checking Under Your Bed
Bryan Fuller's feature debut is a bold genre piece that grabbed TIFF by the cottontail.
TIFF Film Review: "Fuze"
Fuze premiered on September 5th at TIFF50, but the results left much to be imagined.
TIFF Film Review: "Good News"
Byun Sung-Hyun‘s newest stylish film “Good News” leaves a strong impression at its opening world premiere.
TIFF Film Review: "Normal" Is A Bloody Good Time
Director Ben Wheatley returns to TIFF with this action-packed romp from Derek Kolstad and Bob Odenkirk.
Pay Yourself: A Filmmaker’s Guide to LLCs, S corps, Credit Unions, Mortgages, Write‑Offs and Tools
Practical finance and business advice for filmmakers — LLCs, S corps, credit unions, mortgages, write-offs, bookkeeping, and tools.
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.
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.