'I am hopeful that providing a venue for libertarian films, like this festival, will encourage more producers to green-light libertarian scripts. Meanwhile, we have nine outstanding short narratives this year, covering topics from envy and revenge to immigration and justice. Most of them are made by women and about women, which pleases me as well.'
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Movie Review: Leigh Whannell’s Computer-Powered ‘Upgrade’
The writer/director draws on classic exploitation tropes to create a bleak vision of the future that is both funny and frightening.
Read More »Interview: Alicia Slimmer on Taking ‘Creedmoria’ from Idea to Distribution — Cannoli, Rejections and Dreams
I see so many great films at festivals that then disappear from the radar, I was delighted to find out that 'Creedmoria' was coming out on VOD on May 15, 2018. I spoke with writer/producer/director Alicia Slimmer about the filmmaker journey from random thought to available on everybody’s iPhone.
Read More »SXSW 2018 Exclusive Interview: Filmmaker Jason Outenreath on His Immigration Documentary ‘They Live Here, Now’
The human rights filmmaker discusses his new feature-length documentary/narrative hybrid.
Read More »SXSW 2018 Film Interview: Talking VR with Telexist’s Sam Gezari
The co-founder of the Los Angeles-based VR production studio talks about immersive cinema and the future of VR.
Read More »SXSW 2018 Film Interview: Kai Nordberg and Kaarle Aho, Producers of ‘Heavy Trip’
The producers talk about the making of first Finnish comedy to premiere at SXSW.
Read More »‘The Death of Stalin’ Q&A with Director Armando Iannucci
'Veep' and 'The Thick of It' Creator Armando Iannucci visits Washington, D.C., for the release of his latest film.
Read More »Interview: Director Sean Buttimer Discusses His First Feature – ‘Smoke Screen’
How do you get your start in filmmaking? First time feature writer/producer/director Sean Buttimer shares his experiences with the making of action-thriller 'Smoke Screen.'
Read More »Exclusive Interview: Ashley Marie Ryan, ARFF Screenwriter of the Year
Last September, judges at the 2017 Austin Revolution Film Festival chose Ashley Marie Ryan as their honoree for Screenwriter of the Year. I decided to touch base with Ryan about how she is doing as a screenwriter and how she got to this spot in her career.
Read More »Christopher Nolan in Conversation with Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden
Nolan on why film preservation is important, his influences, and his latest film ‘Dunkirk.’
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