Tag: feature
Into the Amazon’s Maw: Behind the Scenes of the Creature Feature Event ‘Beware Boiúna’
In the pantheon of cinematic terrors, the jungle has always occupied a space of primal dread. From the claustrophobic shadows of the Amazon canopy to the deceptive tranquility of its river systems, the rainforest has served as the ultimate equalizer, reminding humanity of its fragility. This October, director Mike P. Nelson (Wrong Turn) aims to […]
Vaporwave in the Swamps: How Julian Glander Built an Indie Animated Feature on a MacBook Using Blender
While the global animation landscape has recently celebrated breathtaking, human-free triumphs like Gints Zilbalodis’s Oscar-winning Best Animated Film Flow—crafted by a Latvian team using the free, open-source 3D creation suite Blender—an entirely different aesthetic and narrative spectrum of Blender-based filmmaking has been quietly fermenting. Enter director Julian Glander and his vaporwave coming-of-age feature, Boys Go […]
From the Antichrist to the Director’s Chair: Cody Fern Unpacks the Deeply Personal Origins of His Feature Debut, ‘Closing Night’
TORONTO — When actor Cody Fern first crossed paths with Sarah Paulson on the set of FX’s American Horror Story: Apocalypse—where she played an all-powerful supreme witch and he embodied the chilling, immaculate Antichrist—it took mere seconds for the two performers to recognize an unshakeable, almost uncanny creative synergy. “Sarah is one of the great […]
From Episodic Veteran to Indie Auteur: Tessa Blake Delivers a Masterclass in Perspective with Feature Debut ‘If I Tell You’
Main Facts With her powerful feature-length directorial debut, If I Tell You, television veteran Tessa Blake has proven that decades behind the lens of episodic television can translate into some of the most striking, disciplined cinematic storytelling of recent years. Co-written by Blake and Jennifer Manocherian, the film centers on a 12-year-old boy named Michael […]
The Last Gasp of the Old World: Filmmaker Alexandra Pechman Revisits the Pre-#MeToo Literary Scene in Her Debut Feature, ‘Magazine’
Main Facts As the COVID-19 pandemic forced the world into lockdown in March 2020, journalist-turned-filmmaker Alexandra Pechman found herself—like millions of others—retreating into the comforting, albeit complicated, corridors of nostalgia. Rummaging through old journals, reading past diaries, and reconnecting with ghosts of her professional past, Pechman began examining the genesis of her own career in […]
Navigating the Dark Legends of Central Java: Unlimited Production Unveils Horror Feature ‘Alas Roban’ Set for January 2026 Release
JAKARTA — The Indonesian cinematic landscape is preparing to welcome another major addition to its highly successful horror genre. Production house Unlimited Production has officially announced the upcoming release of its latest feature film, Alas Roban. Rooted in one of the most notorious and historically ominous locations in Central Java, the film is poised to […]
"Jumbo" Juggernaut: How an Animated Feature Conquered Hearts and Challenged Perceptions
JAKARTA, Indonesia – July 27, 2025 – In an era saturated with global blockbusters and digital distractions, an unassuming animated film titled "Jumbo" has defied expectations, quietly becoming a cultural phenomenon. Surpassing the ten-million viewer mark, this Visinema Pictures production has not only captivated audiences across Indonesia but has also ignited a profound critical re-evaluation […]
