InterviewsInterview: Ben Petrie on the Envious Position of “Her Friend Adam”The director of the festival favorite short talks about turning personal jealousy into a professional triumph.byStephen SaitoAug 25, 2016
SundanceSundance ’16 Interview: Darius Clark Monroe on Unearthing “Dirt”The "Evolution of a Criminal" filmmaker with a bright future ahead talks about his arresting short playing in Park City about putting your p...byStephen SaitoJan 22, 2016
SundanceSundance ’16 Interview: Bridey Elliott on Her Winning “Affections”The "Fort Tilden" star talks about turning a lonely first few months in LA into a beautifully bittersweet comedy for her directorial debut.byStephen SaitoJan 22, 2016
InterviewsSXSW ’14 Interview: Chell Stephen on Polishing a Diamond in the Rough Into “Crystal”A filmmaker talks about setting her summer home ablaze literally with her festival circuit hit short about an irascible teen.byStephen SaitoMar 30, 2014
AwardsInterview: Jon Alpert and Matthew O’Neill Seek “Redemption” in Their Oscar-Nominated Short About NY GleanersAmidst a city full of skyscrapers, this nominee for Best Documentary short emerges from the street level to reveal a bunch of American dream...byStephen SaitoFeb 13, 2013
AwardsShaking Off Oscar Cynicism at an Evening of Academy Award-Nominated Shorts Hosted by Brad BirdThe "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol" director moderated two panels with the creative teams behind this year's Oscar-nominated short fi...byStephen SaitoFeb 22, 2012
InterviewsOur Favorites ’11 – Interview: Dave Green on the “Saved by the Bell”/”Final Destination” Mashup “New Romance”The director of one of the year's most popular viral videos talks about spoofing two of his generation's guiltiest pleasures in a short that...byStephen SaitoDec 26, 2011