Interviews

By Donna Sorbello

Anyone who suggests kids who are still in college don't know what they're doing should meet filmmaker and college junior Alex Thompson, who has produced, written, and directed more films before graduating than some people ever will. And he's just getting started.

By Susan Kouguell

How to succeed in the film business without really trying (but actually trying really hard)? More and more, people are recommending that aspiring filmmakers tackle a web series. Screenplay Doctor Susan Kouguell talks to Anne Flournoy, an independent filmmaker who's done so and lived to tell the tale -- her series The Louise Log was just successfully funded for its third season. Email screenwriter@newenglandfilm.com to have your screenwriting question answered in an upcoming issue.

By Susan Kouguell

Jon Gartenberg, President of Gartenberg Media Enterprises, has spent his career forwarding and preserving the work of experimental filmmakers. He talks to the Screenplay Doctor about experimental filmmaking, distribution, and what's happening to the field in this modern age. Email screenwriter@newenglandfilm.com to have your screenwriting question answered in an upcoming issue.

By Dave Walker

A low-residency film program is reimagining film production for independent filmmakers and screenwriters who are looking to bring their visions to life.

By K. Correia

Massachusetts native Alex Karpovsky discusses what it’s like to fill multiple roles, both on screen and off, in the production of his two new films, Rubberneck and Red Flag.

By Alli Rock

Filmmaker and Emerson College student Peter Rosati is not afraid to dream big, whether his films soar through space or creep through forests. He pulls the curtain back on his fantastical shorts, including Le Blue Stella, online this month as a part of the Boston Student Film Festival.

By Dave Walker

As the Supreme Court debates the future of marriage equality in Washington, one local filmmaker tells his story of adopting a child as a gay man in The Commitment.

By Natalie DiMaria

Playwright and Massachusetts local Jerry Bisantz makes his first foray into film on a project that explores the meaning of privacy in this tell-all age.

By Natalie DiMaria

Massachusetts-born filmmaker David Sutherland introduces us to his latest portrait, Kind Hearted Woman--a documentary about sexual abuse, Native American culture, and a mother’s fight to overcome the odds against her.

By Dave Walker

Boston filmmaker Jared Vincenti talks about his debut feature Day of Youth, about the growing indie community in Boston, and about how to turn your fears into creative fuel.

By Susan Kouguell

February marks the thick of the awards season, so Screenplay Doctor Susan Kouguell reached out to film critic Thelma Adams to get a sneak peek into what it’s like to be a critic. Email screenwriter@newenglandfilm.com to have your screenwriting question answered in an upcoming issue.

By Michele Meek

Here's a recap of NewEnglandFilm.com's 15 most popular stories from 2012 and five stories from the archives with the most views.

By Donna Sorbello

From 1970s high school incidents to 1980s board games, filmmaker Frank Durant creates fascinating documentaries out of often-forgotten local history.

By Susan Kouguell

Is it worth it to go to film school? In part two of a series, Screenplay Doctor Susan Kouguell gets an answer from SUNY Purchase's Professor J.D. Zeik. Email screenwriter@newenglandfilm.com to have your screenwriting question answered in an upcoming issue.

By Dave Walker

New England Photographer Amy Elliott tells the story of life after wartime in a series of photographs and videos commissioned by the American legion.

By Susan Kouguell

Is it worth it to go to film school? In part one of a series, Screenplay Doctor Susan Kouguell gets an answer from UCLA’s Professor Richard Walter and BU’s Professor Garland Waller. Email screenwriter@newenglandfilm.com to have your screenwriting question answered in an upcoming issue.

By Susan Kouguell

There's no one path to becoming a screenwriter, and Screenplay Doctor Susan Kouguell discusses some of the many options with writer and director of the Emerson College Screenwriting Certificate Program, Barry Brodsky. Email screenwriter@newenglandfilm.com to have your screenwriting question answered in an upcoming issue.

By Donna Sorbello

Filmmaker David Giancola has always lived a split life, chasing the Hollywood dream from a home 3,000 miles away from LA. In his new documentary, he shares yet another dual experience -- that of setting out to make a cheesy action film, accidentally making an exploitative reality show, and ultimately creating an honest documentary about the downward spiral of Anna Nicole Smith.

By K. Correia

Voice-Over Artist and Audio Producer Brett Barry gives a candid look at the profession he’s chosen and explains why you have to love what you do.

By Alli Rock

The NewEnglandFilm.com Festival brings together filmmakers from all over New England, with all different styles and stories to tell. Every week, we will be publishing interviews with new festival filmmakers. This week, hear from Paul Villanova about his tale of a dieting nightmare, Grudge Match.

By Alli Rock

The NewEnglandFilm.com Festival brings together filmmakers from all over New England, with all different styles and stories to tell. Every week, we will be publishing interviews with new festival filmmakers. This week, hear from Todd J. Lajoie about his puppy love comedy, Buddy Love.

By Dave Walker

Providence filmmaker Laura Colella’s new film is a heartwarming coming-of-age tale about a boy’s seminal summer.

By Alli Rock

The NewEnglandFilm.com Festival brings together filmmakers from all over New England, with all different styles and stories to tell. Every week, we will be publishing interviews with new festival filmmakers. This week, hear from Craig Saddlemire about his documentary of the imagination, Kids of the World.

By Alli Rock

The NewEnglandFilm.com Festival brings together filmmakers from all over New England, with all different styles and stories to tell. Every week, we will be publishing interviews with new festival filmmakers. This week, hear from VP Boyle about his modern day movie musical, It Is What It Is.

By Alli Rock

The NewEnglandFilm.com Festival brings together filmmakers from all over New England, with all different styles and stories to tell. Every week, we will be publishing interviews with new festival filmmakers. This week, hear from Tom and Melissa Dowler about their round-the-clock documentary, 24 Hours At The South Street Diner.

By Alli Rock

The NewEnglandFilm.com Festival brings together filmmakers from all over New England, with all different styles and stories to tell. Every week, we will be publishing interviews with new festival filmmakers. This week, hear from Lukas Huffman about his drama of romantic disconnect, Five Ways to Leave Your Lover.

By Alli Rock The Online New England Film Festival brings together filmmakers from all over New England, with all different styles and stories to tell. Every week, we will be publishing interviews with new festival filmmakers. This week, hear from Ben Pender-Cudlip about his haunting documentary Sanjiban.

By Susan Kouguell

Screenplay Doctor Susan Kouguell spent her summer at the Prague Film School. She interviews Co-Founder and Co-Director Tariq Hager about his school: a haven for passionate filmmakers of all shapes and sizes tucked away in a city that is as beautiful as the program is intense.

By Alli Rock

The NewEnglandFilm.com Festival brings together filmmakers from all over New England, with all different styles and stories to tell. Every week, we will be publishing interviews with new festival filmmakers. This week, hear from Margaret Lazarus about her experimental documentary Birthmarkings.