Indie Companies: Brainstorm Media

Founded in 1995, Brainstorm Media is a full-service boutique U.S. film distributor and production company. Recent releases include THE WOLF HOUR starring Naomi Watts, WORKING MAN starring Peter Gerety and Talia Shire.

Film Education: Teaching Cinema–Students

In this global digital age, the story of American cinema (Hollywood) must become a conversation with the entire world, not a congratulatory monologue with ourselves.

Film Education: U.K. National Film and TV School Teams With BFI on Diversity Program

The school is widening access to its courses and supporting applicants from under-represented groups with bursaries and scholarships.

Movie Stars: Luck, Fate, Getting a Break

Aspiring actors wishing to be stars hope to get a break. Getting a break may be a result of a simple chance meeting, or encounter. The patronage of an influential movie person can be crucial. That person can be a talent scout, an agent or manager, a director, a producer, or even a mogul and […]

Queer Culture: Sewing Circle (Lesbians in Hollywood) (Books)

The underground, closeted lesbian and bisexual film actresses and their relationships in Hollywood.