Top Filmmaking Articles of the Week - May 11, 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 - May 11, 2025
Here are some filmmaking articles that we found interesting the past week. We hope you enjoy!
IndieWire – Ryan Lattanzio
Cannes 2025 surprised many by snubbing high-profile films like Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest and Lynne Ramsay’s Die, My Love, both expected contenders. Instead, the lineup favored emerging filmmakers and genre variety. Quentin Dupieux’s The Second Act opened the festival, and Sean Baker’s Anora won the Palme d’Or.
IndieWire – Brian Welk
President Donald Trump has proposed a 100% tariff on films produced outside the United States, citing national security concerns and the decline of domestic film production due to foreign tax incentives. The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) expressed cautious support for measures promoting U.S.-based production but emphasized the need for balanced policies that do not harm international partnerships, particularly with Canada. Industry experts warn that such tariffs could increase production costs, hinder international collaborations, and lead to retaliation from other countries, potentially affecting billions in revenue and thousands of jobs. The proposal has sparked significant uncertainty in an industry already facing challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, labor strikes, and wildfires.
No Film School – Jason Hellerman
Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary shared their top three favorite films on The Video Archives Podcast. Tarantino chose classic adventure films from the 1930s and 40s, while Avary picked darker, more psychological films like A Clockwork Orange and M. Their lists highlight a deep appreciation for influential and genre-defining cinema.
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If you’ve found anything interesting this week let us know and we can spread the word next time!