Top Filmmaking Articles of the Week - March 23, 2025
To be a filmmaker, you have to lead. You have to be psychotic in your desire to do something. People always like the easy route. You have to push very hard to get something unusual, something different.
-Danny Boyle
Top Filmmaking Articles of the Week - March 23, 2025
Here are some filmmaking articles that we found interesting the past week. We hope you enjoy!
IndieWire – Sarah Shachat
The article features an interview with director Jeremy Workman about his 2024 documentary, “Secret Mall Apartment.”The film chronicles the true story of eight Rhode Island artists who, from 2003 to 2007, constructed and secretly lived in an apartment within the Providence Place Mall. Workman discusses how the group’s innovative use of inexpensive Pentax Optio cameras, concealed in Altoids tins, allowed them to document their unique living situation. He also reflects on the broader themes of passion and purpose that the film explores. This project marks Workman’s second collaboration with actor Jesse Eisenberg, who served as a producer. The documentary has garnered critical acclaim, winning several awards, including the Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary at the Independent Film Festival of Boston and the Audience Award for Best Feature at the deadCenter Film Festival.
No Film School – Jason Hellerman
The article explores how various regions are emerging as new film production hubs beyond Hollywood, driven by tax incentives and infrastructure investments. Notable hotspots include Kentucky (new studios, 30–35% tax credits), North Carolina (25% rebate), Texas (proposed $500M incentive fund), and international locations like the UK, Canada, Australia’s Gold Coast, and more. These areas are attracting filmmakers and productions, signaling a decentralization of the traditional Hollywood system.
Filmmaker Magazine – Matt Mulcahey
In a recent Filmmaker Magazine interview, director Steven Soderbergh discusses his approach to cinematography under the pseudonym “Peter Andrews,” a practice he’s maintained since 2000’s Traffic. He reflects on his early influences, particularly cinematographers David Watkin and Vittorio Storaro, and how their work inspired his visual style. Soderbergh also delves into his latest project, the spy thriller Black Bag, highlighting his hands-on role as director of photography and the creative benefits of managing both directing and cinematography roles.
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Film Independent – Film Independent
Film Independent, with support from Netflix’s Fund for Creative Equity, awarded $180,000 to six Black filmmakers as part of the 2025 Amplifier Fellowship. Each fellow receives a $30,000 unrestricted grant and year-long support including mentorship, coaching, and financial guidance. The fellowship aims to empower underrepresented voices and help build sustainable, long-term careers in independent film.
Inde Film Hustle – Indie Film Hustle
In a recent Indie Film Hustle podcast episode, Danielle Raiz, a creative advocate at Wix, discusses empowering filmmakers through digital marketing and audience engagement. She emphasizes the importance of building a professional online presence and engaging with viewers early in the filmmaking process. Raiz highlights how tools like Wix enable filmmakers to control the display, monetization, and sharing of their work, marking an empowering shift in the industry.
If you’ve found anything interesting this week let us know and we can spread the word next time!