We filmed this in one night for a short film contest that we super did not win but I wanted to capture both the spirit and style of Christopher Nolan's TENET, combining it with a film concept I've been working on for years – all created on the budget of a pair of nice sneakers. Hope ya'll dig it.
- Stephen Ford
NFMLA’s NewNarratives returns with $25K in grants for bold, original storytelling. Now including a new $5K climate-focused grant. Open to global creators across film, TV, and animation. Apply by August 5, 2025.
Is your “To Watch” list turning into a full-time job? You’re not alone. Streaming fatigue is real—and it’s not just about managing subscriptions. Streaming burnout might be the cue to revisit the foundations of storytelling.
The CFA Indiewood Screenwriting Fund kicks off with a deep dive into log lines and the power of community. Program Director Yaroslav Altunin inspire writers to craft impactful stories, share diverse voices, and embrace collaboration to strengthen their screenwriting craft.
Sydney Ribot’s award-winning short, “Prayer is Whatever You Say on Your Knees”, blends humor and emotional weight to explore modern intimacy. She shares how intuition, bold risks, and a collaborative team shaped her vision—and why filmmaking is best learned by doing, not theory.
