All posts by Liz Manashil
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A Teller’s Market: How To Tell Your Own Story and Lay Bare Your Personal Brand
Tasked with unpacking the most overlooked, underestimated part of film marketing and distribution, I considered examples of what previous MovieMaker writers had... -
Transparency Quid Pro Quo : A Breakdown of Sundance Creative Distribution Fellowship Submissions
Liz Manashil and Jess Fuselier, managers of the Sundance Creative Distribution Fellowship and the Research & Education for the Creative Distribution Initiative, respectively, take... -
The Creative Distribution Fellowship: How Sundance Institute Is Working to Build Moviemakers From the Ground Up
Here’s something I’ve noticed in our world of storytelling: There are tons of fellowships out there. There are fellowships for screenwriting. There... -
Total Transparency: My Film Bread and Butter Has Almost Recouped Its Expenses—With These Revenue Streams
I am 32 years old. I am 32 years old. I am 32 years old! I avoid disclosing my age. All the...
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Inside the Issue: Acting
Things I’ve Learned as a Moviemaker: Matt Dillon
The longevity of Matt Dillon’s laudable career is a byproduct of his self-reinvention. Oscillating between charismatic leading and comedic supporting roles, the New York-based actor has...Inside the Issue: Directing
MovieMaker Melee: 1985 and Tyrel Writer-Directors Yen Tan and Sebastián Silva Debate Their Processes’ Pros and Cons
To ring in the first installment of our new MovieMaker Melee debate series, we invited two indie moviemakers with films releasing this fall—Tyrel writer-director Sebastián Silva and...Inside the Issue: How To
Inside the Creative Process: Karyn Kusama Walks Through Five Phases of Production, From Screenwriting to Distribution
Guest Moviemaker Karyn Kusama has been through a lot in her career. Kusama broke out in 2000 with her debut feature Girlfight, which earned the Grand...