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Set Free: Bromont Program Helps the Formerly Incarcerated Tell Their Stories

May 15, 2019

Mylrell Miner was 15 years old when he was first incarcerated, altogether spending 10 years of his life in prison.

Write On with 2018 Big Break Feature Winner Jeff Cassidy

May 14, 2019

2018 Big Break feature category winner Jeff Cassidy discusses getting his start as a focus puller in order to learn more about directing, how he eventually transitioned to writing and directing, and why he chose to enter his category-winning script D...

Director Dan Pritzker On His Jazz Film 'Bolden'

May 14, 2019

Charles “Buddy” Bolden might be the most mythical American musician you've never heard of.

#BeTheChange: Director-Writer-Producer Lexi Alexander

May 9, 2019

It's no secret that Hollywood has long had diversity issues both in front of and behind the camera. Plenty of classic cinema’s legacy has been marred by racism and/or sexist stereotypes—issues that still plague the industry today.

Rising Through the Ranks: 'Better Call Saul' Showrunner's Assistant Valerie Chu

May 8, 2019

Imagine working for the showrunner of one of the most esteemed shows in Hollywood.

Write On with Oscar-Winning 'BlacKkKlansman' Writer David Rabinowitz

May 7, 2019

David Rabinowitz discusses how he and his writing partner Charlie Wachtel got the rights to adapt BlacKkKlansman, getting Jordan Peele and Spike Lee on board, and their Oscar win!

Director Ryan White on 'Ask Dr. Ruth'

May 2, 2019

Photo courtesy of The Hollywood Reporter by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images Two years ago, Dr. Ruth Westheimer — also known as Dr. Ruth, America’s most famous sex therapist — wasn’t on director Ryan White’s radar. He knew who she was — who in America doesn’...

Rising Through the Ranks: Sydney Mitchel

May 1, 2019

Behind the scenes of the popular CBS procedural NCIS: New Orleans, you’ll always find 30-year-old Sydney Mitchel working to keep her boss on track. As the assistant to showrunner Chris Silber, Mitchel has been her boss's gatekeeper and confidant sinc...

Write On with 'The Twilight Zone' Producer Simon Kinberg

April 30, 2019

Simon Kinberg discusses how he and fellow producer Jordan Peele came together to revive The Twilight Zone, the inspiration behind the show's unrelenting twists and how they maintain entertainment and enlightenment in each episode.