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Explore the world of independent film with news, reviews, and interviews from a filmmaker’s perspective. This category covers Sundance, SXSW, and the broader indie scene—with a focus on storytelling, creative risk-taking, and emerging talent shaping the future of cinema.

THE DUKE is set in 1961 when Kempton Bunton, a 60-year old taxi driver, stole Goya’s portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London. It was the first (and remains the only) theft in the Gallery’s history.
Independent Film

San Francisco Independent Film: Mostly British Film Festival

BY JEANNE POWELL — 02.18.2022
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…
Casa Malaparte, Capri, Italy
Independent Film

Revisit the French New Wave – Criterion has curated some classic films from an iconic era

BY CLINTON STARK — 01.13.2022
When the French say a second, they mean five minutes.
Nanny by Nikyatu Jusu - Sundance Film Festival
Independent Film

What’s Happening: Sundance Film Festival moving online for 2022

BY MONICA TURNER — 01.05.2022
Omicron strikes again. But the show must go on.
Best of 2021: Indie Film Review Round-up on Stark Insider
Independent Film

Stark Insider Film Reviews: Recapping 2021 in indie film

BY MONICA TURNER — 12.16.2021
So many gems to discover.
The Drovers Wife stands out at Mill Valley Film Festival
Independent Film

Mill Valley Film Festival: A hybrid event for its 44th year, ‘The Drovers Wife’ a standout

BY JEANNE POWELL — 10.20.2021
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…
Jenna Malone in 'Porcupine' at the Napa Valley Film Festival
Independent Film

What’s Happening: ‘Porcupine’ with Jena Malone premieres at Napa Valley Film Festival

BY MONICA TURNER — 10.14.2021
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 the Mill Valley Film Festival
Independent Film

Spotlight on ‘Dune’ director Denis Villeneuve at Mill Valley Film Festival

BY JEANNE POWELL — 10.02.2021
Actor/director Maggie Gyllenhaal ('The Last Daughter') also gets a spotlight at MVFF44.
The Sundance Institute Announces Joana Vicente as CEO
Independent Film

Indie Film: Producer Joana Vicente named new Sundance Institute CEO

BY MONICA TURNER — 09.29.2021
The Sundance Institute — host of the annual Sundance Film Festival — today named independent media veteran and producer (Awake, Capharnaüm) Joana Vicente its new…
La La Land - Mill Valley Film Festival - Interview Video
Independent Film

What’s Happening: Mill Valley Film Festival 2021 returns this Fall with hybrid format

BY MONICA TURNER — 08.04.2021
One of the region’s preeminent festivals returns this Fall. Organizers of the Mill Valley Film Festival — presented by the California Film Institute (CFI) —…
Carla-STEPHANIE BEATRIZ; Vanessa-MELISSA BARRERA; Usvani-ANTHONY RAMOS
Film Reviews

Film Review: Talented cast brings ‘In The Heights’ to the screen flawlessly

BY JEANNE POWELL — 07.14.2021
So let’s cut to the chase: SEE THIS FILM.

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