Airbags are fine. But when it comes to high falls, sometimes all you need to land safely is a stack of cardboard boxes. That was one of the takeaways from the Round Top Film Festival’s “From the Jump: Film and TV Stunt Designers in Conversation” panel in Round Top, Texas on Nov. 9, which featured […]
Growing up, filmmaker J.M Cravioto (“Bound to Vengeance,” “Diablo”) kept hearing tales of the infamous Festival de Avándaro, also known as the Mexican Woodstock. Set over a weekend in September of 1971, the music festival on the shores of Lake Avándaro originally scheduled 12 bands to perform, but ended up with 18 acts and hundreds […]
Serious People (Pasqual Gutierrez/Ben Mullinkosson, 2025) 4 out of 5 stars Would you rather have to set healthy work-life boundaries or create a casting call, hire a lookalike, and coach them to impersonate you at work so you don’t have a conflict with your personal life? When music video director Pasqual’s opportunity to direct the […]
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AFM News & Updates - Friday, Nov 14
AFM Day 3 wrapped with remarkable momentum. Attendees filled the Sessions and meetings were running nonstop across the Fairmont — a clear sign the Market is in full swing....
AFM News & Updates - Thursday, Nov 13
Day 2 of the AFM has been a whirlwind! Bumping into colleagues and friends, packed Sessions, meetings at the Innovation Hub, LocationEXPO and the Filmmaker & Networking Lounge! We'll start early tomorrow at 9 AM with incredible AFM Sessions and speakers throughout the day on the Santa Monica Stage (Platinum & Plus Badges...
AFM News & Updates - Wednesday, Nov 12
AFM Day 1 was a vibrant start to this year’s Market. Exhibitors, Buyers, and Producers were all onsite at the Fairmont and AMC for meetings and screenings from morning to night, setting an impressive pace for the week ahead. The momentum continues tomorrow as The...
Photo by Yosuke Ota (@yosuke_ota) The argument has been around for decades: books vs. movies. Some say nothing compares to the intimacy of holding a novel, others swear by the thrill of a cinematic screen. But beyond personal taste, there's science, psychology, and raw numbers that reveal how differently we experience stories.
This article pulls together data on reading and viewing,...
The film industry is notoriously competitive, often feeling like a closed circle where connections matter as much as talent. For aspiring filmmakers, critics, programmers, and producers, breaking in can seem daunting. One of the most effective, yet often underestimated, gateways into this world is a film festival internship or volunteer position. It’s not just about getting...
This year’s International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA), taking place in the Dutch city between Nov. 13-23, will open with a short documentary selection as a way of “showcasing the creativity and artistic range of short documentary film.” The opening shorts selection comprises “As I Lay Dying” by Mohammadreza Farzad and Pegah Ahangarani; “Intersecting Memory” […]