San Francisco Independent Film: Mostly British Film Festival
Like a distant but beloved relative, the Mostly British Film Festival returns to San Francisco for a week in the middle of March. The Festival…
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Revisit the French New Wave – Criterion has curated some classic films from an iconic era
When the French say a second, they mean five minutes.
What’s Happening: Sundance Film Festival moving online for 2022
Omicron strikes again. But the show must go on.
Stark Insider Film Reviews: Recapping 2021 in indie film
So many gems to discover.
Mill Valley Film Festival: A hybrid event for its 44th year, ‘The Drovers Wife’ a standout
Mark Fishkin founded the Mill Valley Film Festival in 1977. Through his efforts and the contributions of others, this small festival has grown into an…
What’s Happening: ‘Porcupine’ with Jena Malone premieres at Napa Valley Film Festival
All access screening passes for $99 will allow unlimited streaming access to the schedule of films throughout the festival.
Spotlight on ‘Dune’ director Denis Villeneuve at Mill Valley Film Festival
Actor/director Maggie Gyllenhaal ('The Last Daughter') also gets a spotlight at MVFF44.
Indie Film: Producer Joana Vicente named new Sundance Institute CEO
The Sundance Institute — host of the annual Sundance Film Festival — today named independent media veteran and producer (Awake, Capharnaüm) Joana Vicente its new…
What’s Happening: Mill Valley Film Festival 2021 returns this Fall with hybrid format
One of the region’s preeminent festivals returns this Fall. Organizers of the Mill Valley Film Festival — presented by the California Film Institute (CFI) —…
Film Review: Talented cast brings ‘In The Heights’ to the screen flawlessly
So let’s cut to the chase: SEE THIS FILM.