Matthew Porterfield on the Power of Unconventional Narratives

Matthew Porterfield, a 39-year-old filmmaker from Baltimore, Maryland, has written and directed four feature films, including Hamilton, Putty Hill, I…

If You Aren’t Failing, Then You Aren’t Trying.

It’s that time of year again. From Sundance to the Oscars, the Globes to SXSW and Tribeca, nominees and winners…

Jim Cummings’ Guide to Making a Feature Film

There’s maybe no one more qualified to be leading the charge for independent filmmakers these days than Jim Cummings. Since…

Two Directors Share 6 Lessons They Learned Making Their First Feature

Prospect isn’t just a good film for first-time directors. It’s a good film, period, which is a rare feat for…