16 days of indie film, engaging discussions, and -- yes! -- amazing after parties. A recap of MVFF 39.

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...

Indie film fans, we've got an interesting event to check out. And all in the name of a great cause. Green Film Fest returns September 6 - 13, 2018, for a week of new environmental films, discussions, and special events that spark green ideas and connections. Organizers say this year’s festival...

And lucky for me I just happen to be spending October in NYC so I finally get to go to this year’s Food Film Festival, which runs from October 24-27, 2019. Since I don't want to miss any of the fun, I’m jumping on one of those early bird-VIP...

Perhaps the oldest movie house in San Francisco, the Vogue Theatre has survived various changes in ownership. Today this venerable repertory cinema is owned by the SF Neighborhood Theater Foundation, and the venue continues to enrich our movie viewing experiences. Currently completing its annual return to the Vogue is the...

https://vimeo.com/9015017 Last night at the Works Gallery in downtown San Jose, the Cinequest team revealed the Film Festival 20 lineup including some of the stars, films and events. Opening February 23, the festival has been extended by an additional day this year to allow for encore screenings and a "Maverick...

Can a man really change? Or is he destined to be who is he, despite the best of intentions? In Bank Robbery, Madis dreams of his sweetheart, and what a quiet, honest life might be like living on a farm with sheep. His young nephew Hannes decides to join him...

It could be considered part of the "Direct Cinema" 1960's movement which adopted a philosophy of reactive film-making.

Festival Also Honored Jeffrey Wright for Humanitarian Work and Exceptional Acting, Along with Actresses Judy Greer and Felicity Jones at its Tribute Program hosted by Access Hollywood’s Billy Bush

Oh, also The Shining is really about the holocaust. Why? Because the typewriter that Jack Nicholson so maniacally pounds away on in the lounge is made in Germany. Aha!