Judd Apatow on This is 40
Elvis Mitchell chats with Judd Apatow about the ups and downs of marriage and using embarrassing moments in Paul Rudd’s life for his new film, This is 40.
The Sound of Beasts of the Southern Wild
The Skywalker Sound team from BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD discuss their process with writer/director/composer Benh Zeitlin, who joined us via Skype.
The Independent Spirit: A Directors Roundtable
Directors Julia Loktev, Ira Sachs and Laura Colella join Elvis Mitchell at the 2013 Film Independent Directors Close-Up.
Getting Great Performances from Actors
‘Afternoon Delight’ writer/director Jill Soloway and cast — Kathryn Hahn, Jane Lynch, Josh Radnor — discuss the process of getting great performances from actors, from casting to production at the 2013 Directors Close-Up.
Executing the Creative Vision
GANGSTER SQUAD director Ruben Fleischer, editor Alan Baumgarten and costume designer Mary Zophres join moderator Richard Kelly at the 2013 Film Independent Directors Close-Up.
An Evening with Paul Thomas Anderson
Elvis Mitchell chats with Paul Thomas Anderson about his work, including The Master and his inspiration for shooting it in 70mm (hint: there will be monkeys).
Judd Apatow on This is 40
Elvis Mitchell chats with Judd Apatow about the ups and downs of marriage and using embarrassing moments in Paul Rudd’s life for his new film, This is 40.
The Sessions Q&A
Writer/director Ben Lewin, producer Judi Levine and cast members John Hawkes, Helen Hunt and William H. Macy sit down with Elvis Mitchell to discuss their new film, The Sessions.
Hotel Noir Q&A
Hotel Noir writer/director Sebastian Gutierrez and stars Carla Gugino, Malin Ackerman and Robert Forster discuss creating a period noir film today.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower – Stephen Chbosky Q&A
Writer/director Stephen Chbosky discusses adapting his influential novel to the big screen following a Film Independent free member screening of the movie.
Film Independent at LACMA – Margaret
Writer/director Kenneth Lonergan and star Anna Paquin were on hand to chat with Elvis Mitchell following a screening of the extended cut of Margaret.
The Cast of Philly Brown on Latinos in the Industry
The cast of Philly Brown talks about the under-representation of Latinos in the film industry.
Five Year Engagement – Film Independent at LACMA
Elvis Mitchell chats with director Nicholas Stoller, Jason Segel and Rodney Rothman of The Five Year Engagement after showing the film at weekly screening series Film Independent at LACMA.