18 years after traveling to Arkansas to make a documentary about the gruesome murders of three young boys by alleged Satan-worshiping teenagers, Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky bring their crusading story of the West Memphis Three to a miraculous conclusion with Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory. By Jason Guerrasio
Following up his impressive debut, Reprise, Joachim Trier uses a Pierre Drieu La Rochelle novel and the Norwegian capital to create the beautifully somber Oslo, August 31st. By Scott Macaulay
Directors Joshua Marston (The Forgiveness of Blood) and Braden King (Here) discuss the making of their very different pictures through the prism of their shared experience — making an independent film in Eastern Europe.
With a loving approach to the genre, relatable characters, and an eerie, slow-burn style, Ti West is breathing new life in contemporary horror. His latest film, The Innkeepers, is his breakthrough, a genuinely scary ghost story that’s also a touching drama about workplace friendship. By Scott Macaulay
Esther B. Robinson chats with experimental documentary filmmaker Marie Losier about her spirited look at the creative romance between two boundary-breaking artists in The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye.
For our annual question to incoming feature directors, we ask: As an artist, why are you a filmmaker and why are movies the medium for your story?
Stephen Garrett on crafting a winning trailer
Saskia Wilson-Brown thinks about your DIY distribution
12 Mistakes first-time filmmakers often make (and how to avoid them). By Maureen A. Ryan
Scott Macaulay looks back on the films, trends and technology that made up 2011.
Playing Outside the Screen By Heather Chaplin
Hits & Misses By Anthony Kaufman
Reports from Thessaloniki, Abu Dhabi, Marrakech & CPH:DOX
Filmmaker’s look at the season’s DVD releases.
Eight thinks that will keep you in the know.
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