film festivals

The Cinematic Sensations That Abound At Film Festivals

Film festivals epitomize the magic, artistry, and beauty of the cinematic industry

Interview With Actor, Writer And Producer Amanda Jane Stern For PERFECTLY GOOD MOMENT
Interview With Actor, Writer And Producer Amanda Jane Stern For PERFECTLY GOOD MOMENT

Amanda Jane Stern is the writer, producer, and star of “Perfectly Good Moment,” an erotic thriller co-starring Stephen Carlile.

When It Comes From the Earth (2021) - source: Femme Filmmakers Festival 2022
Femme Filmmakers Festival 2022: Competition Shorts, Days 7–10

The online Femme Filmmakers Festival 2022, run by Filmotomy, drew to a close this October, concluding its seventh year.

Femme Filmmakers Festival 2022: Competition Shorts, Days 4–6
Femme Filmmakers Festival 2022: Competition Shorts, Days 4–6

Femme Filmmakers Festival 2022 is in its seventh year, run by Filmotomy and partnering with MUBI, In Their Own League, and InSession Film.

NYFF 2022: EO
New York Film Festival 2022: EO

At times a deeply moving portrait of our treatment of animals, while other times a sense of existential realism, EO proves itself to be full of heart.

Femme Filmmakers Festival 2022: Competition Shorts, Days 1–3
Femme Filmmakers Festival 2022: Competition Shorts, Days 1–3

Femme Filmmakers Festival 2022 and its short film contest is run by Filmotomy, partnering with MUBI, In Their Own League, and InSession Film.

WHEN YOU FINISH SAVING THE WORLD: A Flawed Debut in All the Right Ways
Sundance Film Festival 2022: WHEN YOU FINISH SAVING THE WORLD: A Flawed Debut in All the Right Ways

While not essential viewing, the film is a successful directorial debut by Jesse Eisenberg.

Film Festivals Are The Beacon Of Diversity & Democracy In Film, But There Are Ways To Improve
Film Festivals Are The Beacon Of Diversity & Democracy In Film, But There Are Ways To Improve

The path to democratization is a long one, but film festivals are the independent, flexible, and creative spaces to accomplish the democratization we seek.

SXSW 2021: THE FALLOUT: A Tale of Grief And Starting Over
SXSW 2021: THE FALLOUT: A Tale of Grief And Starting Over

From its terrifying opening all the way to its devastating ending, The Fallout deserves immediate attention.

SXSW 2021: HERE BEFORE, THE SPINE OF NIGHT, & BROADCAST SIGNAL INTRUSION
SXSW 2021: HERE BEFORE, THE SPINE OF NIGHT, & BROADCAST SIGNAL INTRUSION

Kevin L. Lee reports back the latest from SXSW 2021 with Here Before, The Spine of Night, and Broadcast Signal Intrusion!

SXSW 2021: ALONE TOGETHER, LILY TOPPLES THE WORLD & UNITED STATES VS. REALITY WINNER
SXSW 2021: ALONE TOGETHER, LILY TOPPLES THE WORLD & UNITED STATES VS. REALITY WINNER

Musanna Ahmed returns with another report from SXSW with reviews for Alone Together, Lily Topples the World and United States vs. Reality!

Berlinale 2021: Writer And Director Fred Baillif On THE FAM (LA MIF)
Berlinale 2021: Writer And Director Fred Baillif On THE FAM (LA MIF)

Rafaela Sales Ross spoke with writer and director Fred Baillif about his film La Mif/ The Fam, his unusual casting and more!

SXSW 2021 Review: R#J: A Horribly Misguided Experiment
SXSW 2021 Review: R#J: A Horribly Misguided Experiment

Even though I can feel everything is well-intentioned, little to none of it resonated. Thy movie is amiss.

Around International Film Festival: Back to the Roots
Around International Film Festival: Back to the Roots

Around International Film Festival is an independent cinematic awards event that is quickly catching attention for its one-of-a-kind structure.

The Latest Podcast #139: Best Films of TIFF 2023
The Latest Podcast #22: Recapping the 2021 Sundance Film Festival

This week Jesse Nussman is joined by Film Inquiry Editor in Chief Kristy Strouse to discuss the 2021 Sundance Film Festival.