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The film world has lost a great talent in Rob Reiner. That talent was so multifaceted, that you could ask ten people what the ...

Fall is a stressful time for indie filmmakers. There are plenty of sleepless nights getting your cut in shape for the ...

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This year at the Directors Close-Up, we’re celebrating the immensely talented nominees of the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards. Below you’ll find the official schedule for DCU 2026 but, before you ...

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"Now, more than ever, it’s so important that we support stories told by and about communities that are marginalized." – Andrew Ahn, Project Involve Fellow For 30 years and counting, Project Involve ...

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In Part One of our conversation with Dune costume designers Jacqueline West and Bob Morgan, they shared the logistical challenges of producing some 2,000+ costumes for the ambitious sci-fi blockbuster ...