Celia Carver stepped into the world of independent film with the ambitious goal of shepherding her short, After Party, from script to festival screen. As a first-time...

It wasn’t long ago that original streaming films dominated studio strategies, with major players slashing theatrical releases and scrambling for digital-first blockbusters. This era gave rise...

Ian Courter’s finalist comedy teleplay, “Sanctuary,” stood out at the Houston Comedy Film Festival, where he sat down with festival director Roselyn Omaka for a lively...

We’re often sold a romantic image of filmmaking: the visionary director on set, pointing dramatically through a viewfinder, surrounded by crew and magic, making art that...

Mike Talplacido, creative director and filmmaker, sat down for an in-depth conversation with Houston Comedy Film Festival director Roselyn Omaka to discuss his celebrated short film, “The Manalos...