Filmmaker Magazine

From first spark to final cut, we unpack the art, craft, and business of independent cinema, helping filmmakers make good work and cinephiles see deeper.

Slow Burn: Dispatch from Cannes

Nicolas Rapold reports on the “quiet revolution” present within this year's lineup, including new films from Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Valeska Grisebach, and… 19 hrs ago • Filmmaker Magazine and Nicolas Rapold

Fix Your Heart or Die: Adrian Chiarella on “Leviticus”

Alexander Mooney speaks with the Australian filmmaker about his debut feature, a beguiling queer riff on ‘The Thing.’ Jun 22 • Filmmaker Magazine and Alexander Mooney

“Disclosure Day” on the Eve of the Future

Plus: a New York film luminary reports from the Knicks parade. Jun 19 • Filmmaker Magazine and Chloe Lizotte

Consider STRANGER THINGS: The Final Season | “There Will Never Be Another Show Like It”

Jun 19

Live From Cine Gear Expo 2026

Caleb Hammond reports from the Universal Studios lot that now hosts the annual event, boasting complimentary tote bags galore and even a new 16mm camera… Jun 18 • Filmmaker Magazine and Caleb Hammond

IT: Welcome to Derry | Outstanding Drama Series

Jun 18

Considerations: Colbert, Kimmel, and the Battle of Late Night

In the Outstanding Variety Series category, will Emmy voters find a way to make a political statement? Jun 17 • Filmmaker Magazine and Tyler Coates

Rooster | Outstanding Comedy Series

Jun 17

MARTY, LIFE IS SHORT | FYC Outstanding Documentary Special

Jun 16

Color Theories by Julio Torres

Jun 16

I Shot "I Shot Andy Warhol"

Elissa Suh speaks with Mary Harron about the legacy of Valerie Solanas. Jun 15 • Filmmaker Magazine and Elissa Suh