Interview with Filmmaker Peter Peake on Take Rabbit
Most of us have heard the classic riddle. A farmer needs to transport a fox, a rabbit, and a cabbage across a river, but only…
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FRONTRUNNER magnifies the voices of filmmakers and documentarians who are constantly breaking down mainstream barriers. Candid conversations with directors, screenwriters and actors offer readers a deeper, closer look at the film industry from those undaunted by the status quo. Featured interviews include Guillermo Arriaga, Alexander Nanau, Emily Hoffman, Octavia Spencer, Jean-Jacques Anaud and Adrien Brody.
Emily Ann Hoffman on her Stop-Motion Sensation NEVADA
In this stop-motion feature, one woman and one man, both made of clay, contemplate the consequences that come out of the choices we make out of life.
Writer Clarissa Jacobson on writing the horror film Lunch Ladies
I love writing stories about women, and I have a dark sense of humor and like quirky character pieces so I immediately wanted to write a story about t…
Interview with filmmaker Shelby Hadden about Tightly Wound
I think writing the essay, making this film, talking about my experiences, and helping others has been instrumental in my healing journey. I think i…
Dreaming of Dance in Florence Winter Hill’s Elle
Trust your gut, if you love something - do it and fight for your dreams even if they seem impossible. Elle is my battle cry to children to inspire t…
Jon Frickey: Exploring self-identity in international animation, CAT
For a child, going to the doctor can be a nightmare. Even as an adult, one diagnosis can change your life. Just imagine being diagnosed…
Laboratory Conditions: Confronting Urban Legend
Back when Terry Rossio was in college, he came across a newspaper article that said some rich guy would reward $100,000 to anyone who could prove the …
Helen O’Hanlon: Mirette
I saw that there was little or no live action footage of wire walking so set about researching the art form more. This led me to find Mirette On the…
Filmmaker Daniel Stine on Virginia Minnesota
Over the years, most of the films we’ve looked at and interviewed for have been shorts. For the first time, we’ve looked at a full-length…
Vika Evdokimenko: Child Refugees on the Brink with Aamir
I find it a great source of shame that our nation, one of the leading economies in the world, is doing so little to help the situation it bears some r…