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Authenticity is key to “White Meat: Appetizer” director David Dylan Thomas. Full interview: youtu.be/e0yiMLYnb2Y?... #filmsky #indiefilm
From our full discussion with Phoenixville Film Festival executive director Kyle B. Thompson on creating an identity for a film festival. Full interview: youtu.be/sQAOo2X3Gm8?... #filmsky #indiefilm
A delightful short from our friends (if they'll still have us) in Canada. scrappycinema.com/hospital-wit...
“Hospital, With Love” Highlights Unique Animation Techniques - Scrappy Cinema
Every once in a while, we like to check in with our neighbors to the North, and see what cinematic delights the National Film Board of Canada have to offer. (And by the way, on behalf of just about…
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Watch "The Moleman" short! You won't regret it. scrappycinema.com/billy-miossi...
Billy Miossi’s “The Moleman” Selected As Part Of Yahoo X The Nonfiction Hotlist. Watch For Free! - Scrappy Cinema
Previously on the podcast, we interviewed Billy Miossi, director/editor of Goldie, a short documentary about a longtime rocker who brings his talents to long-term care facilities. That film was…
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It's a shame that you have to search so hard and use an Internet Archive link or sketchy YouTube upload if you want to see the original cut of "9/11." scrappycinema.com/the-quintess...
The Quintessential 9/11 Documentary Is Worth The Search - Scrappy Cinema
In March 2002, merely six months removed from the tragedy of September 11, 2001, CBS aired a remarkable documentary. The project included what was billed as the only footage from inside the Twin…
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![Q: A couple years ago at IDFA, I saw this movie "About a Hero," which is this partly Al-generated hybrid documentary that tries to recreate the atmosphere of your films.
A: The intention of this young filmmaker was never to remake any [of my films], but making something in the spirit. And I immediately said, "You will fail. It is such a stupid idea. It's phenomenally, abysmally stupid. I will not take part in it." He wanted me to explain things and have my voice in it.
I said, "You are alone. There's such a thing as free speech, which I respect. So go ahead and fail." And it is a failure, period.
It's so standardized that Al can step in because there's not real storytelling. It's mimicry of something that has happened before. And I welcome Al to replace all the idiots who are into nothing but repeating, repeating, repeating until it's ad nauseam.
When it's ad nauseam, please, please, please let Al step in and do the job.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:v5vphilwcf6nunioeyrpxw6g/bafkreibeadpx66jtqlttglhgbgkew6g65haxqngz5yt6p3ybwyi5zney54)
scrappycinema.com/the-early-wo... Sure Nathan Fielder is getting a lot of buzz for the upcoming doc "You Can See Everything," but his co-director also brings his own quirky artistic eye to the film.
The Early Work Of “You Can See Everything” Co-Director Lance Oppenheim - Scrappy Cinema
Over the long Labor Day weekend, the film world seemed to be talking about only one thing: The super-secret, unannounced screening of You Can See Everything, the new Elizabeth Holmes documentary…
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Among her many, many accomplishments, Dolly Parton also quietly contributed to the world of independent film. scrappycinema.com/dolly-parton...
Dolly Parton’s Quiet Contributions to Independent Film - Scrappy Cinema
As news of Dolly Parton’s death spread across the globe last week, plaudits rightfully arrived, touting many of Dolly’s legacies. Of course there was her incredible singing and acting career, her amaz...
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PSA: Awesome indie films are available for free (no ads too!) from Canada's National Film Board app/site: scrappycinema.com/psa-canadas-...
PSA: Canada’s National Film Board Offers Incredible Films For Free And Ad-Free - Scrappy Cinema
Pay for this streaming service. Pay for that streaming service. If you're like me, you're close to the breaking point on paying for streaming services. Thankfully, our neighbors to the north have…
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The Philadelphia Unnamed Film Festival brings a new level of “camp” with their Camp Puff programming. scrappycinema.com/festival-dis...
Festival Dispatch: Camp Puff Isn’t Your Grandma’s Summer Camp - Scrappy Cinema
[Editor's note: In addition to the usual celebration of DIY cinema, the recently completed Philadelphia Unnamed Film Festival also held 'Camp Puff,' a campy (of course) night of movies. Iz Lee, a coll...
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Part of our fun chat with filmmaker Emily Hagins. Full interview: youtu.be/C22-vN3Wo1I
A fun chat with horror director Emily Hagins! scrappycinema.com/director-emi...
Director Emily Hagins Tells Us About Her (Very) Early Start, And Ongoing Film Career - Scrappy Cinema
Imagine writing and directing your first feature film at 12 years old. Now imagine a documentary film crew following you around as you try to do it, capturing the excruciating details as the project d...
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Actually, the link is up here… Anyway, watch “Memento” (available lots of places) before August 4th, then join us at 9PM ET / 6PM PT to discuss! us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
I’m pretty sure you’re going to enjoy this short… scrappycinema.com/stop-what-yo...
Stop What You’re Doing And Enjoy The Delightful “Madame Tutli-Putli” - Scrappy Cinema
It can be hard for those of us in the United States, particularly these days, to imagine robust government-funded programs supporting the most creative filmmakers in the country. For our friends to th...
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Has any company burned through goodwill with the film community more needlessly than Vimeo? scrappycinema.com/filmmakers-l...
Filmmakers Lose A Distribution Channel As Vimeo Announces End Of “Vimeo On Demand” Service - Scrappy Cinema
In an email received today by filmmakers using Vimeo's "Vimeo on Demand" service (including your intrepid reporter), Vimeo announced the closure of the video rental/purchase platform effective Novembe...
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I hope you’ll join us. It’s our free virtual hang out about movies! scrappycinema.com/introducing-...
Introducing Movie Club, With ‘Memento’ - Scrappy Cinema
For some time now, we've been looking forward to adding a new way for all of us to come together and enjoy cinema. And so, we're launching our monthly movie club! Each month, we'll select a movie, the...
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This is one of my favorite podcast chats so far! Chris Johnson, director of “I Bid You Peace” talks about the perils of self-distribution today, and battling blind nostalgia. youtu.be/z6bwAt98lMw
The Self-Distribution Mine Field, and Battling Nostalgia with Filmmaker Chris Johnson
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“Papertown” director Jeremy Seifert talks about the leap of faith in making the film, and getting Dave Matthews onboard as a producer. youtu.be/vYfDGn02_xg?...
Jeremy Seifert and the Leap of Faith That Made His Documentary, "Papertown" possible
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Kiran Rhe Kestenbaum tells us how she’s used her background as an actor to navigate or other job as a location manager. A fun chat! youtu.be/IddJIDwn1Pk?...
What Does a Location Manager Do? With Kiran Rhe Kestenbaum
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Our chat with Sandbox Films Executive Director Jessica Harrop on the challenges of creating science-forward films. youtu.be/Rc8EK2LPFzY
The challenges of making science-focused films, w/ Jessica Harrop, Sandbox Films Executive Director
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Matt McClanahan and Lauren McChesney from Shankweiler’s Drive-In talk about the scrappy world of independent theater ownership. youtu.be/ZktKI2XlnKo?...
The scrappy world of owning an independent drive-in with the owners of Shankweiler's Drive-In
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Director Billy Moses joins us to talk about finding great stories practically in his backyard. youtu.be/TQ1hjxAc3Yo?...
Director Billy Miossi talks about his New Yorker short "Goldie"
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We’re demystifying Foley for independent filmmakers in the latest podcast with Foley artist Katie Waters. youtu.be/5sbq-fVWpl0?...
Demystifying Foley for indie filmmakers with Katie Waters
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Happy Valentine’s Day! scrappycinema.com/get-cozy-wit...
Get Cozy With That Special Someone, And Watch Two-Thirds Of The Greatest Indie Romance Trilogy - Scrappy Cinema
Ah, Valentine's Day is nearly upon us... Love is in the air. (Along with general dread, but let's try to keep it light...) You might be wondering just what movie to watch with that special someone thi...
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Jeffrey Morris talks about his personal journey and the hope of science fiction in his new documentary “ The Eagle Obsession.” m.youtube.com/watch?v=7fxW...
Jeffrey Morris talks about "The Eagle Obsession" and sci-fi with hope
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Our podcast interview with Brandt talking about his short, “Flowers, Birds & Dads,” which examines the intersection of personal grief and sports. And you can watch the film too! scrappycinema.com/the-power-of...
The Power Of Sports, And The Grieving Process In “Flowers, Birds & Dad” - Scrappy Cinema
For many, rooting for a favorite team is not a casual activity. And one of the most passionate fan bases is that of the Philadelphia Eagles. Generations watch the games together, shared moments and un...
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Happy New Year, everyone! May all your resolutions be 4K or higher!
In our second podcast we talk to Ryan Dellaquila and Tyler Schnabel about their short "Gods of Cable City," and the state of the entertainment industry today.
Talking Short Films and the Worst Interview Question with Ryan Dellaquila & Tyler Schnabel - Scrappy Cinema
Tyler Schnabel and Ryan Dellaquila have been making movies together since they were in high school in Pennsylvania. With several projects behind them, they join the podcast to talk about their most…
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Spend some of your weekend with one of the foundational short films in history, that also happens to have some scenes that are the things of nightmares. Literally. scrappycinema.com/a-cinema-cla...
A Cinema Classic with an Eye for the Dreamy - Scrappy Cinema
Un Chien Andalou is for many, one of the foundational films in the history of cinema. And yes, if you were ever a film major, you' ha've probably seen it before, but it's well worth checking out again...
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