David Charbonier and Justin Douglas Powell on Sinking Their Teeth Into “Vampire Carnival”
The filmmakers discuss overcoming a tight schedule to tell a tale of a woman stuck in time after her father's death tempted by a promise of eternal life.
David Pablos on the Drive Behind “On the Road”
The director describes going the route less traveled for this indelible drama set on the highways of Mexico where two men forge a connection.
Daniel Lombroso on Injecting Some Serious Reflection Into the Male Enhancement Doc “Manhood”
The "White Noise" director talks about this entertaining and thought-provoking deep dive into the wild world of penile enhancement.
Itab Azzam and Jack MacInnes on Finding New Places to Explore in the Refugee Tale “One in a Million”
The filmmakers discuss their decade-long dedication to following a Syrian family who flee war but find the battle to stay together is hardly over.
Jenni Olson on Finding a Universal Moment for Transformation with Mini Masc
The filmmaker and archivist discusses this revelatory screening series at Metrograph showcasing early international expressions of the trans experience.
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