formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
Josie Ho is perhaps best known for championing independent cinema – 20 years ago, she founded the production company 852 Films to back edgy projects spanning from Hong Kong to Hollywood. Source: SCMP
Nichols was inspired by what Richard Linklater had accomplished with the Austin Film Society and its impact on the local film scene in Austin, Texas, where Nichols resides. Source: Variety
A entity called Intrinsic Entertainment Collaborative, ink barely dry on its certificate of incorporation, is making an ambitious run for Letterboxd, whose private equity owner is exploring a sale of the popular platform for indie film lovers. Source: https://deadline.com/2026/05/letterboxd-for-sale-1236921783/
It should have taken years, but Ash Koosha made a drama about Iran’s anti-government protests in weeks – and now it’s the first AI-made movie to screen at a major film festival. It could transform indie film-making, claims the director. … Continued
Maddy Buxton, Culture & Trends manager at YouTube, discusses how creators and digital animation on the platform are global, fan-driven, popular among young adults, and driving innovation and experimentation. Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/youtube-report-trends-indie-digital-animation-1236559869/
Top French and American film producers discussed the differences between France’s public funding system and the U.S.’s private investment model and how it helps decide the films that reach the marketplace during a panel session held Saturday as part of … Continued