Pablo Larraín on Lessons from ‘Jackie’ He Applied to ‘Maria’: You Know Someone Better in ‘Crisis Than in the Good Times’
Director Pablo Larraín tells IndieWire’s Filmmaker Toolkit podcast about his approach to true stories and how he arrived at his film’s striking opening.
‘The Last Showgirl’ Changed Everything for Director Gia Coppola, Too
The filmmaker’s third film has altered star Pamela Anderson’s life, but as Coppola tells IndieWire, the feature also pushed her to tap into her own strengths and really “learn to trust herself.”
Winners Announced for the American Pavilion’s Cannes Student Program Contest
For everyone else who wants to enroll in AmPav’s Cannes Student Program, the regular deadline to apply is December 16.
‘Dream Productions’ Creates a Battle to Control Riley’s Dreams in ‘Inside Out’ Spin-Off Series
Creator Mike Jones and his producer and directors tell IndieWire about making their series like an indie movie, with Riley going inside her own mind for the first time.
Maura Delpero’s Secret to Casting the Women of ‘Vermiglio’: Find Actresses Who Love Chickens
Delpero’s gorgeous Silver Lion winner represents Italy in the Oscar race, and here she describes how she found the leads to tell this pastoral World War II story.
Andrew Garfield: Jacob Elordi ‘Needed That Experience’ of Starring in Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ More Than I Did
Elordi replaced the actor after the production became a scheduling conflict for Garfield due to the SAG-AFTRA strike.
The Most Controversial TV Cancelations of 2024
From “Our Flag Means Death” to “9-1-1: Lone Star,” these are the most shocking and misunderstood series’ endings of the year.
The Amazing Story Behind German Oscar Entry ‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’
Mohammad Rasoulof shot his film in secret in Iran, and when he was sentenced to eight years in prison and flogging, he escaped to Germany over an arduous 28-day trek.
Focus Features Picks Up AI Thriller ‘Hot Spot’ from ‘The Lure’ Filmmaker Agnieszka Smoczyńska
This marks the second English-language feature from Smoczyńska and second collaboration with Focus after releasing the biographical drama “The Silent Twins” in 2022.
‘Living Large’ Tackles Heavy Themes with Stop-Motion Puppetry (and Real Hair)
Director Kristina Dufková tells IndieWire about her Annency Jury Award winner, which follows a teen struggling with bullies, puberty, and his weight.