Introducing Ryan Simon, director of the documentary THE BLACK JACKET. Ryan began his career at a marketing agency producing and developing branded content. Years later, he created his very own production company called Strike Anywhere. Ryan spoke to us about his work and why he decided to film this particaular…
Meet producer and filmmaker Elaine Madsen. Elaine spent her career as a writer, an editor, and is an Emmy winning producer. Elaine directed the documentary I KNOW A WOMAN LIKE THAT, which recently became available on Digital HD and DVD. We asked Elaine a few questions about her career and experience…
Introducing Sarah Spicer and Matthew Moore, directors of the inspirational documentary HOPE FOR STEVE. Sarah and Matt spoke to us about their documentary and why they decided to film Hope and Steve’s inspiring story. 1. How did you both meet Hope and Steve? When did the idea of filming…
In this #FilmmakerFridays piece, we introduce director Beth Harrington. Beth directed the music documentary The Winding Stream, the story of the legendary Carter and Cash family. The film premiered at various film festivals and recently became available on Digital HD and DVD this week. Beth spoke with us about her experience…
For today’s #FilmmakerFridays piece, we introduce Matt Ogens. Matt is an award-winning filmmaker and commercial director. He has worked on many films including Confessions of a Superhero. This past week, Matt’s latest film Meet the Hitlers was released on Digital HD and DVD. 1. What made you want…
Here are our February 2016 film releases: __________________________________________________________________________________________ FINDING SAMUEL LOWE – An Afro-Chinese-Jamaican Harlem family seeks their Chinese grandfather who was forever separated from their mother – his 3-year-old half-Chinese, half-Jamaican daughter – in 1920. Samuel Lowe returned to China in 1933 with a Chinese wife and…
Our “2015 Film Spotlight” highlights the documentaries that focused on the lives of talented aritsts. These films present an inside look on the careers of these gifted artists. I AM CHRIS FARLEY Chris Farley lived his life full speed and committed to make everyone around him laugh out loud, and…
Introducing first-time filmmaker Laura Checkoway. Laura began her career in the media industry as a journalist. She then decided to make the transition from journalist to filmmaker. Laura talks to us on how she began her filmmaking career and her experience filming her documentary LUCKY. 1. How did you discover…
Meet filmmaker Dean Hargrove. Dean directed the documentary TAP WORLD and has produced many television series and films in the past. In his #filmmakerfriday piece, he spoke to us about his past experience and the inspiration behind his recent film. Tap World Executive Producer/Director Dean Hargrove and Associate Producer Kaleena…
Introducing filmmaker Michele Josue. Her feature film Matt Shepard is a Friend of Mine, released on VOD and DVD this week, presents the life and legacy of her friend Matt Shepard. Michele’s film shows the world who the real Matt Shepard was – a son, a brother, a caring friend. In this…