3rd Street Blackout What inspired you to come up with the idea for the film? Nearly everyone on the 3rd Street Blackout team had a Hurricane Sandy story. Both directors, Negin Farsad & Jeremy Redleaf,… Read More
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Hiscox Filmmaker Blog: Promise Me
Promise Me What inspired you to come up with the idea for the film? When I transferred to the University of Texas, I was in a class about Ethics in healthcare, covering end-of-life issues. I… Read More
New Awardees and Full Film Slate
AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL TO PRESENT JOHN SINGLETON AND CHRIS COOPER WITH EXTRAORDINARY CONTRIBUTION TO FILM AND ACTING AWARDS THE WRITERS FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES UNIVERSAL PICTURES, CROSS CREEK PICTURES, AND STUDIO CANAL’S LEGEND AS ITS OPENING… Read More
2015 Full Film Slate
Marquee Features The Adderall Diaries Writers: Stephen Elliott (memoir), Pamela Romanowsky Director: Pamela Romanowsky Brookyln Writer: Nick Hornby Director: John Crowley By Sidney Lumet Director: Nancy Buirski Burning Bodhi World Premiere Writer/Director:… Read More
Hiscox Filmmaker Blog: The Immaculate Misconception
The Immaculate Misconception What inspired you to come up with the idea for the film? A questioning mischievous curiosity and a desire to believe in an omnipotent force for good. How do you relate… Read More
Hiscox Filmmaker Blog: The Final Scene
The Final Scene What inspired you to come up with the idea for the film? For the last decade my father has been sending me Jerry Lewis DVDs. The Nutty Professor, Colgate Comedy Hour… Read More
Hiscox Filmmaker Blog: Standing8
Standing8 What inspired you to come up with the idea for the film? The idea was inspired by writer/director Michael Molina Minard’s experience training and fighting as an amateur boxer in Philadelphia. A professional… Read More
Hiscox Filmmaker Blog: Skin the Cat
Skin the Cat What inspired you to come up with the idea for the film? My old roommate was about to move in with his girlfriend, and she had a cat that was less… Read More
Hiscox Filmmaker Blog: Po
Po What inspired you to come up with the idea for the film? I was first introduced to Hawaiian mythology as a sophomore at the University of Hawai’i, where I was studying geology and… Read More