Two Lunes What inspired you to come up with the idea for the film? In Buddhism, Yin and Yang were born from chaos when the universe was first created. The first human was created when… Read More
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Hiscox Filmmaker Blog: The Tender Dark
The Tender Dark What inspired you to come up with the idea for the film? I knew in order to receive funding my next film had to be either heavily genre driven or topical. Same… Read More
Hiscox Filmmaker Blog: Newcomer
Newcomer What inspired you to come up with the idea for the film? A few years ago I read that seventy percent of the U.S. intelligence budget is spent on independent contractors. Immediately a world… Read More
Hiscox Filmmaker Blog: 20 Somethings
20 Somethings What inspired you to come up with the idea for the film? Michael B. Allen: We were really inspired by films like Slacker, American Graffiti, or Elephant that so realistically capture a specific… Read More
Hiscox Filmmaker Blog: 3rd Street Blackout
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
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