Dukes of Chutney: Domino EP: Filmmaker Dustin Lynn reveals his musical side with a new band embracing cinematic electro surf sounds

Dukes of Chutney: Domino EP


We first came across Dustin Lynn’s visual creativity in connection with David de Rothschild’s Adventure Ecology initiative back in 2007. When we interviewed him last, Lynn was with de Rothchild on the Toxico Mission in…

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Stocktown: Sweden’s international video magazine focuses on Africa’s vibrant and diversely creative scene

Stocktown


The Web 2.0 era has allowed unprecedented access to self-publishing in music, writing and videos. While this democratization of communication has both drawbacks and benefits, it’s safe to say the amount of content to sift through is staggering. To avoid getting bogged down…

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#PostModem: A futurist musical short film at the New York Film Festival by Borscht Corp

#PostModem


Just two years ago we were drawn to an up-and-coming Miami filmmaker Lucas Leyva, and his annual hub of creativity, the Borscht Film Festival. It comes as no surprise that Leyva, who helms the festival, would appear on our radar again; this…

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(Re)turn of the Screw: The screwball comedy has its roots in the sport of cricket

(Re)turn of the Screw


Sponsored content: By Chris Diken of Vimeo In conjunction with Vanity Fair and Film Independent, The Lincoln Motor Company tapped filmmaker Dana Turken to reimagine the classic genre of screwball comedy. Her film “A Likely Story,” is a madcap adventure…

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Off Piste: Valhalla: Sweetgrass Productions’ feature length ski film uses a philosophical narrative and stunning cinematography to tell a tale of finding freedom

Off Piste: Valhalla


A story above all else, “Valhalla” tells of one man’s search for freedom—in life and on two planks. Unconventional in their approach to ski and snowboard filmmaking, Sweetgrass Productions…

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Rhino Rig: A modular, shoulder-mounted system for mobile filming

Rhino Rig


As filmmaking becomes more accessible, the need for equally accessible and mobile professional quality equipment is evident. While there are shooting systems available, few seem as comprehensive and innovative as the Rhino Rig, a modular system…

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Lightning In The Hand: NYC-based filmmaker Joey Grossfield turns to Kickstarter to fund his indie Western film

Lightning In The Hand


“It is American mythology—Westerns are our Greek mythology,” says Joey Grossfield, director, writer and producer of “Lighting In The Hand,” an independent film currently seeking financing on Kickstarter. Taking a turn in a different direction than…

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