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June 2025

Andrew Bujalski Unpacks His Process
"What I tend to be interested in is another kind of drama."
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Frame by Frame: 'The Travel Companion'
Directors Alex Mallis and Travis Wood on taking blocking inspiration from Steven Spielberg, navigating the non-union casting pool, and stealing shots in…
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'Human Theories' Production Diary: Chunk 3
Plus, what does it cost to shoot in an airport? And NYC moviegoing recommendations from Kathy Del Beccaro.
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Bill Plympton Prefers Funny
The legendary cartoonist talks to comedian Nick Naney about sex, exploding heads, run-ins with Quentin Tarantino, and working with Kanye West.
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Coming Soon: A New Venue for Short Films
Karma Masseli discusses Shorts Movie Theater; plus, are the filmmaking choices in 'Materialists' effective?
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The Complex Art of Script Supervising
'The Curse' and 'Friendship' Script Sup Hannah Driscoll discusses the nuances of the job; also, we unveil several new segments.
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'The Scout' Captures the Emotional Toll of Creative Work
Ahead of its premiere at Tribeca Festival, Director Paula Andrea Gonzalez-Nasser discusses scouting, lessons from 'Free Time,' and why the edit was so…
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May 2025

Making Movies in the Woods
They're shooting a new indie in the woods this summer. So they called up 'Good One' Producer Diana Irvine for advice.
Following 'Friendship,' Are Comedies About to Make a Comeback?
Producer Nick Weidenfeld weighs in on the recent void in great cinematic comedies, and discusses his approach to creative collaboration.
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For Small Indies, Dweck Aims to Be Agent of Change
Hannah Dweck and Ted Schaefer discuss how they vet filmmakers, their producing approach, and the opportunities they see in distribution.
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