Indie-Horror Film Spotlight: OBITUS
Filmmaker Rec Revan on OBITUS: a body horror film about a tongue-eating parasite adapted to human hosts, shot independently in Azerbaijan and scheduled for release November 2026.
The Toxic Avenger: From Troma Cult Classic to Big Screen Comeback
In 1984 a mutated janitor with a mop became the unlikely mascot of independent cinema. Forty years later Hollywood finally came calling. The full story of Troma, Toxie, and why it took an indie distributor to get the reboot into theaters.
Art the Clown, $5,000 Contracts, and the New Rules of Horror
Terrifier 3 grossed $90 million without an MPAA rating. Then came two federal lawsuits. The story of Art the Clown is simultaneously the ultimate indie horror success story and the ultimate cautionary tale.
Interview with Actress Dawna Lee Heising
Actress Dawna Lee Heising on building characters from scratch, what strength on screen really means, and the long list of horror, sci-fi, and action roles ahead.
Building Worlds for Stop Motion Animation
Stop motion filmmaker Victor Oliveira (Stopmovic) on building miniature worlds from cardboard, 3D prints, and patience. One handcrafted frame at a time.
The Short Film and the Shaman: Making Helicopter
Director Ari Gold lost his mother in the helicopter crash that killed Bill Graham. Here's how he turned that grief into a Student Oscar-winning short, and why the healing took twenty more years.
Making Sniff: Guide Dogs, Puppet Hosts, and Amanda Plummer in a Dog Hotel
Director Barry Stone CSC spent years following guide dogs, surf dogs, and search and rescue dogs to make Sniff — a documentary now finding new audiences on Storie TV. The story behind the film.
“Hell Grind” Proves AI Cinema Isn't Ready…and Neither Are Its Promoters
Alain Loubeau on Hell Grind, the AI-generated feature film that didn't actually premiere at Cannes, and why the hype around AI filmmaking is getting ahead of the reality by a long shot.
Dirt and Grime as Proof of Life: What Finishing a Twelve-Year Film Actually Looks Like
Writer-director William Hopp spent twelve years rescuing his alien abduction thriller Abductee from corrupted drives and near-oblivion. With UFO disclosure suddenly mainstream, his story about belief, sleep paralysis, and extraterrestrial interference has never felt more relevant.
Resurrecting a 13th-Century Legend: Shooting a Short Film on the Isle of Wight
Director Majid Khan and writer Sorcha Verey share the indie filmmaking hustle behind Isabella De Fortibus, a period drama short film shot on the Isle of Wight.
From Plot Twist to Premiere: My Journey with Easterseals and the Power of Inclusive Storytelling
Filmmaker Clinton Siegle shares his journey from a life-altering disability to finding a new voice through the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge. Plus, everything you need to know to enter the 2026 competition.
Mount Vernon Independent Film Festival: A New Home for Storytellers Outside NYC
Filmmaker Bryan Ribeiro discusses the 2nd annual Mount Vernon Independent Film Festival. Discover how this filmmaker-led event is creating a "bonfire" of storytelling just outside New York City.
Indie Film Spotlight: A Long Road to Tao
A film project is not a straight path... Even though Hollywood tells you that there are set rules on how to make a film, there actually aren’t any. For those who can work inside the gray area, this works fine because we define the rules ourselves.
Indie Film Spotlight: LOAFERS
Director Zach Schnitzer shares the story behind LOAFERS, a micro-budget feature shot in 11 days. He discusses the "post-grad haze," mumblecore inspiration, and capturing the honest reality of life at 23.
Indie Film Spotlight: The Nextshift
Filmmaker Adio Ash breaks down the personal inspiration behind his new indie thriller, The NextShift—a story about identity, acceptance, and survival.
From Graffiti Art to Storyboards: The Creative Journey of a Hollywood Artist
With over 26 years of experience and 95 titles to my name, I’ve built a career at the intersection of cinematic storytelling and brand strategy—shaping narratives that resonate across commercial advertising, network television, and feature films. I approach every film with the same care, conviction, and creative intensity as if my name were on the marquee.