Interviews

[RE]DEFINED: A Complex Story In Simple Terms (& Interview With Writer/Director, Danae Grandison)
[RE]DEFINED: A Complex Story In Simple Terms (& Interview With Writer/Director, Danae Grandison)

Danae Grandison’s [Re]Defined is a 10-minute short film that dives into the nitty gritty of adolescent life, leaving few doors unopened.

The Mistress of Suspense: Lou Simon
The Mistress of Suspense: An Interview With Lou Simon

Lou Simon is an independent director who mostly makes horror films; we had a chance to sit down with her to discuss her filmmaking process.

Interview With British Urban Film Festival Founder Emmanuel Anyiam-Osigwe
Interview With British Urban Film Festival Founder Emmanuel Anyiam-Osigwe

Film Inquiry interviewed Emmanuel Anyiam-Osigwe, the founder of the British Urban Film Festival, which is opening for submissions soon.

"We're still in this dire situation." Interview With Tema Staig Of Women In Media
“We’re Still In This Dire Situation.” Interview With Tema Staig Of Women In Media

We sat down with Tema Staig, the woman behind Women In Media, who has been pushing for the acknowledgement and hiring of women in the film industry.

Interview with KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS Rotoscope & Digital Paint Artist Kaci Smith

We sat down with Kaci Smith to talk about her animation work on Kubo and the Two Strings, working as a rotoscope and digital paint artist.

An Interview With Kirsten Johnson, Director Of CAMERAPERSON
“This Creation Of Connection Through The Camera Obsesses Me.” An Interview With Kirsten Johnson, Director Of CAMERAPERSON

We spoke with Kirsten Johnson, director of the documentary Cameraperson, how she became a cameraperson herself, and about her inspirations.

Interview With KEDI Director Ceyda Torun
Interview With KEDI Director Ceyda Torun: “We All Need To See Things That Remind Us Of The Good Things In The World”

We spoke with Ceyda Torun, the director of KEDI – a feel-good documentary about the cats in Istanbul – about cats and “positive terrorism” and helping people restore their faith in humanity.

Director Activist Maria Giese: Update On Women Directors, The ACLU & The Feds
Director Activist Maria Giese: Update On Women Directors, The ACLU & The Feds

Maria Giese updates us about the Federal EEOC investigation into discrimination against women directors in Hollywood.

What Makes The Perfect Horror? A Talk With GENE Director Nick Padley
What Makes The Perfect Horror? A Talk With GENE Director Nick Padley

We sat down with Nick Padley, director of the horror short film GENE, which is making the rounds on the festival circuit.

Directors Annie J. Howell & Lisa Robinson Talk About Their Film CLAIRE IN MOTION Starring Betsy Brandt
Directors Annie J. Howell & Lisa Robinson Talk About Their Film CLAIRE IN MOTION Starring Betsy Brandt

We sat down with directors Annie J. Howell & Lisa Robinson to chat about their latest feature CLAIRE IN MOTION starring Betsy Brandt.

OPERATION AVALANCHE Writer Josh Boles On Kubrick, Conspiracy Theories & Scripting Naturalism
OPERATION AVALANCHE Writer Josh Boles On Kubrick, Conspiracy Theories & Scripting Naturalism

In this interview Josh Boles, the writer behind the mockumentary directed by Matt Johnson called Operation Avalanche, we discuss conspiracy theories, Kubrick, and more.

Marilyn Anderson: The Scientist Turned Screenwriter

We sat down with screenwriter Marilyn Anderson, and chatted about her career and her scripts that have been translated to the silver screen.

Meet Documentarian Katrina Parks & Discover The Historic Women Of Fhe West
Meet Documentarian Katrina Parks & Discover The Historic Women Of The West

We talked with Katrina Parks about her documentaries about the history of women of the west, and her upcoming film, The Women On The Mother Road.

Prano Bailey-Bond Talks NASTY & Life As A Female Director
Prano Bailey-Bond Talks NASTY & Life As A Female Director

We caught up with successful British horror director Prano Bailey-Bond, chatted about her sort film NASTY and her upcoming projects!

A Debut Full Of Aesthetic & Character: Interview With FRANK & LOLA Director-Writer Matthew Ross
A Debut Full Of Aesthetic & Character: Interview With FRANK & LOLA Director-Writer Matthew Ross

We caught up with writer/director Matthew Ross, about his terrific debut film Frank & Lola, starring Michael Shannon and Imogen Poots.