Ever been to Disneyland? Mill Valley Film Festival and Stark Insider Fall preview (Video)

We're fast approaching fall. That means a few things for Stark Insider. First, if you've followed SI over the years, you probably already know that we attend the Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF) in October. We're planning to do so again, and check out the latest in indie film. Loni Stark...
Darkest Hour - Gary Oldman - Mill Valley Film Festival

Darkest Hour, Current War, Lady Bird lead strong line-up at Mill Valley Film Festival

Organizers this morning took the wraps off the highly anticipated line-up for the annual Mill Valley Film Festival. We've seen many films with strong showings at MVFF (e.g. Moonlight, The King's Speech) go on to do well during awards season. It looks so far like that streak will continue. Festival...
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Somewhere. Someone. Waiting for a message. https://twitter.com/StarkInsider/status/905120975406063617 Coming soon to Stark Insider. (Who is Stark Insider?) You don't want to miss this.
Sean Penn in Mystic River - MVFF Tribute

Sean Penn to receive tribute at Mill Valley Film Festival 40

Legendary director and actor to be honored with MVFF Award following onstage conversation.
The Square - MVFF40

MVFF40: Cannes films ‘The Square’, ‘120 BPM’, ‘Loveless’ among first slate of films revealed

Organizers of the Mill Valley Film Festival have released the first slate of major film announcements. It's a lengthy reveal, featuring international and domestic entries. A quick scan suggests a quality line-up, including many stand-out titles, and performances. Of note the top Cannes award winners -- Palme d'Or, Gran Prix,...
Amy Adams Arrival - Mill Valley Film Festival - Interview Video

Gearing up for 40th Mill Valley Film Festival

Stark Insider will be on location to cover a very special edition of the famed Mill Valley Film Festival.
The Tokyo Night Sky Is Always the Densest Shade of Blue

First Look: Japan Film Festival of San Francisco runs Sept. 1-10, concludes with J-POP Summit

The Japan Film Festival of San Francisco is the first and only film celebration dedicated to Japanese cinema. In its fifth year, the festival in 2017 will feature a variety of genres, presented in the Japanese language with English subtitles. The film festival runs September 1st through 10th, ending with...
The Beguiled - Film Review

Sofia Coppola’s ‘The Beguiled’ complex, haunting, impressive (Review)

Sofia Coppola received the best director award at the Cannes Film Festival for her film version of The Beguiled, adapted from a 1966 southern gothic novel by Thomas Cullinan. Her intriguing interpretation is complex and haunting, and impressive. Barely had her film been released when critics and the viewing public...
Mark and Jay Duplass Interview on filmmaking, Jeff Who Lives at Home (Video)

Here’s one way to possibly fund your next narrative film

Filmmakers Mark and Jay Duplass announce new program to help fund up to $25,000 for narrative films made in local communities.