"If there's anything I'm able to leave behind for underclassmen, I'm hoping that they’re able to come out of this shooting process having learned something new. I know I've learned a lot so far, and we haven't even really gotten started." Genna Roth on her experience creating Central High's COVID-friendly film version of Clue.
Netflix's Rising Phoenix shows there are only winners at the Paralympics
Will reviews the new Netflix documentary, Rising Phoenix, which features, and was executive produced by, Champaign-Urbana Paralympian and University of Illinois alum Tatyana McFadden.
Meet Pens to Lens filmmaker Max Pociask
William talks with Urbana filmmaker Max Pociask on Pens to Lens 2020 and the importance of people.
Student screenwriters and area filmmakers gather for 7th Pens to Lens gala
K-12 screenwriters and local filmmakers teamed up to produce short films for the 7th annual Pens to Lens gala & screening.
Pens to Lens 2019 Gala comes to the Virginia this Saturday
Debra chats with Rebecca Nicol, Pens to Lens co-organizer, in preview of Saturday's gala at the Viriginia Theatre
We Ebertfested and here’s what happened
The Smile Politely editors share their 2019 Ebertfest experiences.
Ebertfest turns 21: A preview of the 2019 lineup
Debra previews Ebertfest, which kicks off its 21st year this Wednesday.
Pens to Lens prepares for student script deadline this Thursday
Debra chats with CU Film Society board members Rebecca and Thom Nicol as they gear up for this year's student script deadline this Thursday
Boundary busting collaboration: The Flatlands Dance Film Festival
Chloe chats with Rebecca Ferrell, Flatlands Dance Film Festival curator, about this year’s program.
Young screenwriters showcased at Pens to Lens on Saturday
The red carpet was rolled out for student screenwriters and filmmakers on Saturday at Pens to Lens.
Stories from the City, Stories from the State film series shines a spotlight on independent film
John takes a look at the latest film series offering at the Art Theater, featuring subjects that are close to home.
Exploring municipal fraud on film
Nicole speaks with director Kelly Richmond Pope, discussing this critically acclaimed film All The Queen's Horses and the impacts of fraud and corruption in the small Illinois town of Dixon.
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