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Nolan's THE ODYSSEY and FOLLOWING: A Short Essay Series
In conjunction with the release of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, The Slam invited a few Slamdance programmers to not only comment on this monumental film, but a Slamdance and indie classic, Nolan’s 1998 Following.
Following trailer:
TH...
Nolan's THE ODYSSEY and FOLLOWING: A Short Essay Series
In conjunction with the release of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, The Slam invited a few Slamdance programmers to not only comment on this monumental film, but a Slamdance and indie classic, Nolan’s 1998 Following.
Following trailer:
TI...
What Indie Film Can Learn From Comic Books and Minecraft YouTubers: How to Connect With Gen Z
me, yapping with other Gen-Z’ers.
Media pundits have been relentlessly discussing the recent success of Obsession and Backrooms, and the newly coveted “Gen-Z audience.” If this audience member was crafted in a lab, I’d probably emerge from...
Jon Stahl: "YOU ARE THE STUDIO NOW"
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My name is Jon Stahl. I am a recovering TV comedy writer. I worked on the final two seasons of Veep on HBO and wrote on the Fox animated sitcom HouseBroken. Now I am producing my own digital series and writing the Film Stack...
A New Home For Shorts
While in New York City for our 2026 On the Road Tour, I had the opportunity to sit down with theater director-turned-entrepreneur Karma Maselli to discuss her latest venture. On a rainy summer afternoon, I made my way to Bushwick, ducking i...
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The official Substack of the Slamdance Film Festival reporting on the future of filmmaking
A producer on over 70 films, studio exec on over 60, Ted launched Amazon’s foray into feature film production. His memoir/handbook "HopeForFilm" is available for your reading pleasure.
Marketing @ Kinema, Co-founder @ GOLD Comedy, romcom enthusiast, always carrying Aquaphor
3/4 creative, 1/2 smart ass, 1/4 hopeless romantic, 9/4ths bacon addict. 100% bad at math. - I write/ direct/ produce stuff. This is the place I share thoughts on life and the world. See more at: www.coryreeder.com
Writing, directing, & producing NonDē films. Organizing the NonDē 50 Films Project, contributing to FilmStack Daily Digest, and making my feature directorial debut in 2026.
Columnist, The Ankler.
Showrunner assistant + screenwriter, on the 2022 blacklist of the most popular unproduced scripts. Social media marketing + pitch decks for film and TV. Next up - selling a script / getting staffed!
Editor for The Slam, writer, producer, and publicist
Recovering TV Writer (Veep, HouseBroken), vertical comedy series producer and Filmstack author. Helping creative professionals navigate the opportunity ocean between traditional media and the creator economy.
I am an educator and filmmaker from Lafayette, Louisiana. I write about micro-budget filmmaking and the independent film industry.
Dân Mirvish is a filmmaker, author and educator - upcoming Atomic Fondue. Directed 18½, Bernard and Huey, Between Us, Open House and Omaha (the movie). Written books, co-founded Slamdance, teaches at Chapman and was US Senate speechwriter. DGA
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Based in Los Angeles; filmjourn runs & connects alternative venues, produces feature films and a Youtube Channel. Champions experimental/alternative exhibition. Forever writing. Stream. Screen. Scene.
Expect lots of FilmStack and then random thoughts on tv, movies, theater, books, and life
Art House Convergence (AHC) is a 501(c)3 arts service organization that connects, amplifies and advocates for mission-driven, community-focused independent cinemas and exhibitors.
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