Jennifer M. Wood

Articles - Festival Beat

It’s show time. After weeks of preparation, the films and official activities begin in full swing...

Articles - Education

For much of 2009, recession-focused stories stole the headlines for many media outlets. But increased unemployment...

Articles - Acting

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has announced its nominations for the Orange...

Articles - Directing

After introducing now-iconic indies like Steven Soderbergh (Sex, Lies, and Videotape), Quentin Tarantino (Reservoir Dogs), Wes...

Articles - Locations

Some say that money is the root of all evil, while others hold that evil follows...

Articles - Directing

Every moviemaker out there should make a feature for $10,000. It’s the best experience you’ll ever...

Articles - Acting

James Cameron was king of the world at last night’s Golden Globes, taking home the statues...

In 2005 and with no prior filmmaking experience, I embarked on my first documentary feature, which...

Articles - Directing

Directors Guild of America president Taylor Hackford announced the five nominees for the 2009 DGA Award...

Articles - Directing

Just days after news broke that, for the first time ever, the domestic box office take...

Articles - Festivals

So, by luck or sheer bribery, your movie somehow has made it into a festival. You...

Articles - Distribution

When I look at the current state of the independent movie industry, I would have to...

Articles - Moviemaking

Though it sometimes feels like a solitary endeavor, moviemaking is a collaborative art form. From the...