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The Story Behind Musicbed Reopen Challenge Winner ‘Black.Matters’

Our intention with the Reopen Challenge was to bring some light back into the world. But, even we didn’t know…

On Directing Nonactors: The Bold Decisions Behind ‘The Cage’

When Ricky Staub, founder and director of Neighborhood Film Company, decided to make his first narrative short film, he went…

Eliot Rausch: “Quick and Easy Answers Bother Me Now.”

Eliot Rausch likes parables and has a habit of turning them into beautiful and thought-provoking, albeit highly ambiguous, short films.…

Dana Shaw’s Gut-Level Approach to Editing

Dana Shaw is a hands-on type of guy. A film editor, stained-glass artist, and self-proclaimed bird charmer, Dana’s preferred method…

Finding the Story at the Core of ‘Where There’s Smoke’

The “based on a true story” trope is equal parts appealing and daunting for a filmmaker. An amazing story rooted…