Back to basics with rural flicks
20 community filmmakers from across the country came together for a film festival which showcased the work of grassroot movie makers. Source: https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/
Film review: Graphic, unrated ‘Leona’ shatters the formula of romantic dramas
For his directorial debut, Mexico City-based director Isaac Cherem took the framework of culture-clash romantic dramas, tore out the insides, and set them out for everyone to see up close. Source: https://www.onlineathens.com/story/
Is 2021 The Year For Female Film Directors To Even The Score?
A Q&A with Director Rachel Feldman and Leah Meyerhoff of FilmFatales.org. Source: https://patch.com/georgia/atlanta/2021-year-female-film-directors-even-score
Believe it or not, I miss movies on airplanes
Remember when one of our national pastimes was frequently and publicly complaining about airlines? People tweeted about the poor service and the indignity of airport security or lost baggage, and they endured the theater of “first” or “business class” seating, … Continued
Lena Waithe & Hillman Grad Productions Team With Indeed For ‘Rising Voices’ Initiative To Showcase BIPOC Filmmakers
Lena Waithe is looking for the next generation of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) filmmakers. The actor, producer and Emmy-winning writer, Hillman Grad Productions is partnering with Indeed to launch the “Rising Voices” initiative which showcases the power … Continued
China no longer needs Hollywood movies
With the pandemic under control, China’s film industry is thriving. And it’s doing so without any help from Hollywood. The country’s box office generated $775 million (5 billion yuan) over the recent Lunar New Year weekend—its most ever for a … Continued