David and Austin Lynch Join Forces for “The Interview Project”

by Kyle Rupprecht | Published Jun. 24, 2009

When one thinks of iconoclastic moviemaker David Lynch (Blue Velvet, Mulholland Dr.), nightmarish, surreal images surely jump to mind. Lynch's latest project, however, spotlights real, everyday folks who probably wouldn't seem out of place in The Straight Story (the Lynch film that most resembles normalcy). Co-directed by Austin Lynch (David's son) and Jason S., "Interview Project," a 121-part documentary series, is an ambitious undertaking. The moviemakers went on an extensive journey across the U.S., talking to people from all walks of life and filming their stories. The subjects were randomly selected and were found in bars, in front of their homes, alongside the highway and in other ordinary places. (1 comment)

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50 Best Websites for Moviemakers 2009

by Jennifer M. Wood
The Internet offers moviemakers a unique opportunity for sharing their work with the world. But distribution is not the only way the Web can assist aspiring and seasoned auteurs alike. From pre-production through post, millions of Websites help today’s cinema artists further their careers. How can you separate the best from the rest? For starters, you can use our second annual roundup of the 50 Best Websites for Moviemakers. (15 comments)

Dan Fogler: Comedy Genius or Hysterical Psycho?

by Jennifer M. Wood
Throughout his decade-long career, Dan Fogler has done many things. Like winning a Tony Award for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and making short shorts, ping pong and pandas cool with Balls of Fury. And though he's directed plays in the past, he's never stepped behind the camera to direct a feature film. Until now. (7 comments)

Family Matters on the Set of Lymelife

by Derick Martini
Have you ever heard the cliché “don’t work with family?” Well, it’s all true—yet entirely false. For my directorial debut, Lymelife, which I co-wrote with my only sibling Steven, I found myself not only working with my brother, but also casting brothers Rory and Kieran Culkin alongside Alec Baldwin, who comes from a well-known family of brothers.

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Sugar Is One Sweet Tale

by Jessica Rhys
Following the screening of their new film, Sugar, at the recent Bahamas International Film Festival, I had the good fortune to spend some time with Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden, the acclaimed moviemaking team behind Half Nelson. While we spoke outside the theater in the gentle Bahamian night air, we saw a rat nosing through an old popcorn tub. It occurred to me that its presence in this unpretentious, un-touristed sliver of Nassau was a strikingly real contrast to the opulent, resort-based festival we were attending, and somehow it all seemed very appropriate.
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Behind the Scenes at the Spirit Awards

by Lauren Barbato
The champagne and expletives flowed freely at Film Independent’s 24th Annual Spirit Awards on Saturday, February 21st. Held in a massive white tent in a parking lot adjacent to the Santa Monica beach, the Spirit Awards honor films that were made for under a $20 million dollar budget.

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