The director chats about the challenges of filming in the snowbound midwest and finding the perfect balance between funny and sad.
“Everything I learned I learned from the movies.”
― Audrey Hepburn
All in interviews
Interview: 'The Most Dangerous Year' director Vlada Knowlton
Filmmaker Vlada Knowlton on what compelled her to make the documentary, why it remains timely and how it addresses timeless aspects of civil rights and discrimination.
Interview: 'The Farthest' director Emer Reynolds
Documentary filmmaker explains why the story of two space probes remains vitally important today.
SIFF 2017 'FilmInWA' short film program: Interview with filmmaker 'Ian Ebright'
Interview with one of the filmmakers whose work is featured in the '#FilmInWA' shorts collection at SIFF 2017.
SIFF 2017 interview: 'Time Trap' filmmakers discuss their sci-fi adventure
A chat with the filmmakers behind the smart indie science fiction flick.
Interview: 'The Music of Strangers' documentary director Morgan Neville
A chat with Oscar-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville about his new documentary "Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble."
Interview: 'Middle Man' cast, director discuss their new dark crime comedy
The director and stars discuss their new dark comedy/thriller "Middle Man" world premiering at the 42nd Seattle International Film Festival.
Interview: Filmmaker Sterlin Harjo on his Native American suspense drama 'Mekko'
Writer-director discusses the state of independent film and what inspired his suspense-drama "Mekko."
Interview: 'Finding Babel' director David Novack
Despite the fact that the Russian playwright, journalist and author has been dead for more than 75 years, filmmaker David Novack believes Babel is as relevant today as he was in the 1920s.
SIFF 2016 interview: 'If There's a Hell Below' director Nathan Williams
Director Nathan Williams discusses why he filmed his dramatic thriller in the desolate stretches of Washington state.
Interview: 'Mother's Day' director Garry Marshall on women & comedy
Creator of "Happy Days" and director of "Pretty Woman" chats about his new ensemble comedy.
Interview: 'Ex Machina' director Alex Garland on the inevitability, ethics of AI
"Ex Machina" writer-director Alex Garland discusses his directorial debut.