Hello everyone! Welcome to a new edition of FlixChatter Interview! Typically I'd do a spotlight on a certain film, whether it's shorts or features, but today we have something special in that I'm showcasing an indie filmmaker and talk about his experience as a filmmaker, as well as highlight some of the projects he's working …
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Indie Film Spotlight: ‘Leave No Trace’ review + interview w/ writer/director Debra Granik
It's been a few months since I had the privilege to interview Debra Granik. I'm posting this today to coincide with the Twin Cities release of her latest film, Leave No Trace, tomorrow (July 6). Thank you Minneapolis-St.Paul International Film Festival for the amazing opportunity to chat with the Oscar-nominated writer/director (forWinter’s Bone), at the MSPIFF …
Indie Film Spotlight: Smitten! & Q&A w/ writer/director Barry Morrow
Ahhh… romanza. One of the films I enjoyed most at Minneapolis-St. Paul Film Festival (MSPIFF) this year is this sweet, whimsical fantasy rom-com starring Darren Criss and Mãdãlina Ghenea set in the picturesque Italian Alps. Smitten! is a directorial debut from Minnesota's own Barry Morrow, whom cinephiles might recognize as the Oscar-winning writer of Rain Man …
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Indie Film Spotlight: ‘Virginia Minnesota’ & interview w/ writer/director Daniel Stine
This was one of the films I most anticipated films at this year's MSPIFF. Of course the fact that it was shot here in the picturesque Lake Superior coastline, but the story about fragmented friendship immediately grabbed me. So imagine my delight when I get a chance for a one-on-one interview with the director/writer Daniel …
Short Film Spotlight: ‘Classic. Becky. Party’ + Q&A with writer/director John J. Kaiser
Just two days away until Twin Cities Film Fest's MN Shorts Showcase event! Today we've got yet another Q&A with a talented MN filmmaker whose film Classic. Becky. Party will be screening on Wednesday night (more info below). I met first met John at the TCFF Gala in September 2017, thanks to his creative partner Jay …
Short Film Spotlight: ‘This Is Home’ + Q&A with writer/director Jason P. Schumacher
Going into its ninth year, Twin Cities Film Fest is launching a brand new initiative in its INSIDER SERIES program! As a first-time writer/producer who just made my first short film last year, I'm thrilled to see short filmmakers getting a platform to showcase their work. One of the eight outstanding short narrative films screening …
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TCFF Indie Film Spotlight: Laura Gets A Cat + Interview with writer/director/star Michael Ferrell
Thanks to FC blog staff Laura Schaubschlager for conducting the interview with writer/director Michael Ferrell. I figure since her name is Laura and she has a cat, it'd be fun for her to watch the film and ask the interview questions 🙂 Laura Gets A Cat is a fun, relatable movie that makes some creative …