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  • Directing

The Hope Gatherer: Debra Granik Finds Beauty in the Difficulties of Life in Leave No Trace

In Debra Granik’s narrative films, women take charge. They try to save their men from the crushing consequences of addiction,…

6 years ago
  • Directing

A Recipe for Indie Success: The Tried-and-True Methods Behind Blake Robbins’ The Scent of Rain & Lightning

How was it possible to take a New York Times best-selling novel—spanning more than 20 years and dealing with 13…

7 years ago
  • MM Guide 2017

The Adept Adapter: A Primer on Adaptation (i.e. Hacking Someone’s Great Idea and Making it Your Own)

Maybe it’s a childhood favorite you’ve always dreamed of seeing on a big screen, or a recommendation from your mother…

7 years ago
  • Articles - Acting
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Hitchhike a Thousand Miles: Oscar nominee John Hawkes gives seven tips for surviving the film industry

I'm an untrained actor with no formal education in moviemaking. I learned my trade by observing the work of others,…

11 years ago