Top Filmmaking Articles of the Week - May 25, 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 25, 2025
Here are some filmmaking articles that we found interesting the past week. We hope you enjoy!
IndieWire – Harrison Richlin
At the 2025 International Production and Future of Filmmaking Summit in Cannes, industry leaders discussed how to balance globalized production with the need for authentic local storytelling. Key topics included the rise of virtual production, sustainable filmmaking practices, and new economic models shaped by streaming platforms and international co-productions. Emphasis was also placed on improving diversity and inclusion across the industry, while leveraging technology to streamline workflows without sacrificing cultural depth.
IndieWire – Samantha Bergeson
In a recent IndieWire interview, actress Kate Mara discussed her collaboration with director Werner Herzog on the upcoming film Bucking Fastard. The film, which also stars her sister Rooney Mara, marks the first time the siblings have worked together on screen. They portray twin sisters, Jean and Joan Holbrooke, who embark on a quest to find an imaginary land where true love exists, leading them to dig a tunnel through a mountain range. Kate Mara expressed enthusiasm about working with Herzog, noting that both she and her sister were equally excited about the project. She highlighted the unique opportunity to play characters who are so closely connected, stating, “We’re playing total equals who speak in unison and do everything the same.” Filming took place in Dublin and Naas, Ireland, with additional scenes shot in Slovenia. The project also features Orlando Bloom and Domhnall Gleeson in supporting roles.
No Film School – Jason Hellerman
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No Film School – Jason Hellerman
At the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, Iranian director Jafar Panahi won the Palme d’Or for It Was Just an Accident, a politically charged drama about a man confronting his past torturer. Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value received the Grand Prix, while the Jury Prize was shared by Mascha Schilinski’s Sound of Falling and Oliver Laxe’s Sirât. Kleber Mendonça Filho earned Best Director for The Secret Agent, which also garnered Wagner Moura the Best Actor award. Nadia Melliti won Best Actress for her role in The Little Sister, and the Dardenne brothers took Best Screenplay for Young Mothers. Bi Gan’s Resurrection received a Special Prize, and Hasan Hadi’s The President’s Cake won the Caméra d’Or for Best First Film. In the short film category, Tawfeek Barhom’s I’m Glad You’re Dead Now secured the Palme d’Or.
Filmmaker Magazine – Vadim Rizov
At Cannes 2025, Pedro Cabeleira’s Entroncamento impressed with its gritty portrayal of a young woman’s descent into crime in a struggling Portuguese town, touching on racism and economic hardship. Meanwhile, Kelly Reichardt’s The Mastermind offered a slow-burning, character-driven 1970s art heist drama starring Josh O’Connor and Alana Haim, praised for its quiet intensity and genre subversion.
If you’ve found anything interesting this week let us know and we can spread the word next time!