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Talking Housekeeping With Filmmaker Goran Stolevski - San Francisco Bay Times

Housekeeping for Beginners explores the idea of chosen family in queer communities in Eastern Europe.

The film is presented in an intimate and episodic style, creating a 'hangout' atmosphere for viewers. [ more ]

BKReader

Feb 27: Black History Maker, Spike Lee

Spike Lee's early life and achievements

Spike Lee's impact through provocative films and discussions on race relations [ more ]

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BK Film Director Showcases Astronaut Ronald McNair's Childhood Resiliency

Nile Price found his passion for storytelling amidst a challenging health condition.

Price's short film 'For The Moon' depicts the inspiring true story of astronaut Ronald McNair's defiance against racial segregation. [ more ]

Pitchfork

Music

Wes Anderson Wins First-Ever Academy Award for The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar at 2024 Oscars

Wes Anderson won his first Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film with 'The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar'.

Anderson's short films, like the Roald Dahl adaptations, are personally significant projects for him. [ more ]

The New Yorker

Richard Kind on Making a Short Film About Making a Short Film

Chloe wants $10,000 from her father and uncle to fund her short film

The film 'Proof of Concept' explores the process of making a short film [ more ]

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GameSpot

3 days ago

Every Quentin Tarantino Film Ranked, According To Metacritic

Quentin Tarantino plans to end his career on his 10th film, creating anticipation and pressure for his final work. [ more ]

Miami Herald

3 days ago

This Miami film festival creates spaces for Caribbean filmmakers to tell their stories

Establishing platforms for underrepresented filmmakers is crucial for fostering creativity and collaboration. [ more ]

PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

2 days ago

Harry Potter star to play Alexander Skarsgard's 'sub' in new kinky queer film

Harry Potter star Harry Melling to play a submissive in upcoming biker movie with Alexander Skarsgård. [ more ]

Vulture

A Brief History of Movie-Title Changes

Movie titles can undergo changes for various reasons, including marketing purposes and creative decisions. [ more ]

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I refuse to simplify Syria for western audiences': director Soudade Kaadan on making a war movie without bloodshed

Filmmaker Soudade Kaadan challenges traditional expectations of Syrian films by creating Nezouh, a dreamlike portrayal of a Syrian family's struggle during the war. [ more ]

GameSpot

3 weeks ago

15 Movie Mistakes You'll Never Unsee

Movies are prone to mistakes despite being massive, complex productions, but these errors remind us of the human element in filmmaking. [ more ]

The New Yorker

4 days ago

How Does "Challengers" Make a Love Triangle Feel So Empty?

Movies with complicated time schemes require cuts to highlight dramatic connections for viewer understanding and commercial success. [ more ]

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1 day ago

I love erotic thrillers, but this so isn't one': Damian Hurley on directing his mother, Elizabeth, in a sensual mystery'

Damian Hurley directed a film at 20, facing few obstacles, while Orson Welles was 25 when he directed Citizen Kane, raising the question of delayed success [ more ]

The New Yorker

Hilton Als on the Sui-Generis Films of Charles Atlas

Charlie Atlas revolutionized dance presentation in films, emphasizing the importance of interesting people over a big budget. [ more ]

Inverse

Ethan Hawke Reveals How Maya Hawke Influenced His Move to TV

Ethan Hawke views human creativity as an act of faith and explores spirituality through his art. [ more ]

Vulture

Caitlin Cronenberg on That Time She Showed Ryan Gosling Her Buttcrack Piercing

Caitlin Cronenberg transitions from photography to filmmaking with a genre-blending thriller. [ more ]

AnOther

1 day ago

Design

Inside Another Man's Derek Jarman Screening at the ICA

The event showcased Derek Jarman's Super 8 films, emphasizing his unique talent as an auteur. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

2 weeks ago

Unreal Engine 5.4 is here, and it's good news for filmmakers and animators

UE 5.4 enhances features like Nanite and introduces tools for animators, extending its use beyond gaming to filmmakers and VFX artists. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

Making The Creator's VFX: "we filmed in a guerrilla-efficient way"

The Creator received an Oscar nomination for Best Visual Effects, making it a must-watch film.

Filmmaker Gareth Edwards, known for creating VFX himself, returned to his roots as a visual effects artist for The Creator. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

Adobe's new AI audio tools are a game changer for video editors

Adobe has unveiled new audio tools for Premiere Pro that include interactive fade handles, AI-powered audio tagging, and AI-assisted sound balancing.

The updates simplify the audio editing workflow, allowing editors to create high-quality videos with fewer clicks.

The updates play a part in streamlining the future of filmmaking. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

4 months ago

Revealing the VFX behind Ridley Scott's Napoleon - "he's just an incredible artist"

Ridley Scott's Napoleon is an epic film with historical detail and intense use of CG.

Scott's storyboards are meticulously drawn and inspire the VFX team to bring his vision to life. [ more ]

Consequence

3 weeks ago

Quentin Tarantino no longer making The Movie Critic as his final film

Quentin Tarantino has abandoned 'The Movie Critic' for his 10th and final film. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

4 weeks ago

Eleanor Coppola, Emmy award winning director, dies aged 87

Eleanor Coppola, known for her work as a director, artist, and writer, passed away at 87. Her legacy includes Emmy-winning documentary Hearts of Darkness and a family of filmmakers. [ more ]

Kqed

4 weeks ago

Independent films

Eleanor Coppola, Matriarch of a Filmmaking Family, Dies at 87 | KQED

Generational influence in film industry. [ more ]

IndieWire

Independent films

Santa Barbara Film Festival Reveals Panel Participants Featuring 2024 Oscar Contenders

The Santa Barbara Film Festival reveals panel participants for 2024 edition. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

4 weeks ago

Cannes Festival Unveils 2024 Lineup, Including a Francis Ford Coppola Film

Films directed by Coppola, Cronenberg, and Lanthimos to compete for Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival.

Coppola's 'Megalopolis' generating high anticipation as his first film in over a decade. [ more ]

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Making Films About Outsiders, Increasingly in the Mainstream

Goran Stolevski went through periods of personal crisis which led to intense writing sprees resulting in critically acclaimed films.

Success for Stolevski did not come quickly; it followed long seasons of professional uncertainty and numerous screenplay rejections. [ more ]

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UK news

Artist's film marks fourth anniversary of UK Covid-19 lockdown

Artists document the impact of Covid-19 crisis through a film in the UK.

The film explores grief, outrage, and government response to the pandemic. [ more ]

Kqed

Filmmaker Edward Yang's Taipei Stories Shimmer at BAMPFA | KQED

Edward Yang's full filmography will be screened at BAMPFA this spring, showcasing his diverse range of work.

Yang's films are characterized by beautifully composed shots, emotional depth, and narrative complexity, reflecting his humanist approach to filmmaking. [ more ]

HuffPost

Relationships

Aaron Taylor-Johnson Speaks Out On 'Bizarre' Interest In 23-Year Age Gap With His Wife

Aaron Taylor-Johnson addresses age gap in marriage

Media scrutiny on relationship [ more ]

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Art Takes You Prisoner: Radu Jude on Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World | Interviews | Roger Ebert

Interview highlights Jude's diverse media influences.

The film depicts the challenges of work-life balance in the film industry. [ more ]

WIRED

Artificial intelligence

The Filmmaker Who Says AI Is Reparations

AI tools transformed Willonius Hatcher's career, leading to viral success in Hollywood.

Generative AI has provided Hatcher with new creative opportunities and a devoted fan base. [ more ]

Futurism

Artificial intelligence

Dakota Johnson Says Audiences Will Be Disgusted by AI Content

Audiences will always be able to sniff out 'AI-generated garbage' in films, human touch remains essential in movie-making.

Decision-making by committees and reliance on numbers and algorithms can cheapen the artistic essence of filmmaking. [ more ]

Wine Enthusiast

Wine

Director Alexander Payne on 'Sideways,' 20 Years Later

Paul Giamatti is not enthusiastic about being associated with his Sideways character, despite its popularity.

Alexander Payne had Paul Giamatti in mind for the role in Sideways from the beginning, even though other well-known actors expressed interest. [ more ]

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SXSW 2024: Dandelion, A Nice Indian Boy, I Don't Understand You, I Love You Forever | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Creative courage is essential in storytelling without relying on gender stereotypes.

Films like 'A Nice Indian Boy' offer a refreshing take with kindness and love for characters. [ more ]

Pitchfork

Music

Oscars 2024: Oppenheimer Wins Best Picture

Oppenheimer won Best Picture at the 2024 Oscars.

Emma Thomas praised Christopher Nolan and emphasized the importance of collaboration in filmmaking. [ more ]

New York Post

Music

Billie Eilish and brother Finneas become youngest two-time Oscar winners in history

Billie Eilish and her producer brother Finneas made history as the youngest two-time Academy Award winners.

Eilish's song "What Was I Made For?" won both the Song of the Year Grammy and the Oscar for Best Original Song. [ more ]

Vulture

All 11 Denis Villeneuve Movies, Ranked

Denis Villeneuve's career involved a pause to refresh approaches to filmmaking, including observing theater directors and improving communication with actors.

Villeneuve is known for taking on challenging projects like the adaptation of 'Dune,' which requires capturing the essence of the source material's complexity and spectacle. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

We may be living in the golden age of older filmmakers. This year's Oscars are evidence

Age has a different impact on creativity in filmmaking compared to other professions.

Older filmmakers are receiving recognition and nominations in the industry. [ more ]

TechCrunch

Startup companies

Lightricks announces AI-powered filmmaking studio to help creators visualize stories | TechCrunch

The LTX Studio by Lightricks aids creators with idea generation and short clip production.

The tool allows for script creation, storyboard development, and shot customization for filmmakers and professionals. [ more ]

NBC New York

Winter Film Awards International Film Festival is underway in NYC

The Winter Film Awards in New York City embraces diversity in filmmaking by highlighting underrepresented communities.

The festival showcases 82 films across various genres with a commitment to promoting small budget films. [ more ]

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Women

African female filmmakers converge in Benin DW 02/23/2024

Women led the Cotonou International Women's Film Festival, showcasing films directed by women.

The festival highlighted important social issues affecting women, such as fistula in Africa. [ more ]

The New Yorker

Social justice

"Freedom on My Mind": A Symphony of Voices for Civil Rights

Movies rely on talk as action.

Authenticity and wonder are essential for effective talk on film. [ more ]

Kqed

SF IndieFest Is a Valentine to Movies and Movie Lovers | KQED

SF IndieFest celebrates the joy of making movies and getting them in front of an audience.

The film Sorry We're Dead is a tongue-in-cheek ode to filmmaking, with a unique approach to storytelling. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Malia Obama's debut film could use work' but is still pretty amazing'

Malia Obama made her debut as a writer and director at the Sundance Film Festival with her film 'The Heart'.

Obama's film received mostly encouraging reviews, with viewers praising its storytelling and potential for future development. [ more ]

IndieWire

Holt McCallany Anchors True Wrestling Family Drama 'The Iron Claw'

Holt McCallany discusses his experience working on different films and TV shows.

McCallany expresses his disappointment with the editing choices made by director Sean Durkin on 'Iron Claw'. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

Budding Bed-Stuy cinematographer Stephanie Ibarra embarks on first solo film, seeks local support * Brooklyn Paper

Filmmaking involves more than just the creative aspects - it also requires fundraising and applying for grants.

Stephanie Ibarra is working on her first solo film titled 'Todo El Tiempo En El Mundo,' which will be set in the Andes region of Chile. [ more ]

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5 months ago