Interviews
Game Theory Films
Behind the Scenes with Game Theory Films
We had the opportunity to chat with Game Theory Films, a Toronto-based boutique distribution company, about their current catalog and upcoming releases. Read more
Aug 22, 2024
New Releases on Pragda STREAM: Must-Watch Films for 2024
Pragda is adding 200 titles to its STREAM platform this fall. Additionally, Pragda’s Spanish Film Club grant program features 10 new titles. Pragda is also preparing to launch Pragda KIDS, a curated collection designed for children and teenagers. Read more
Aug 20, 2024
Rockstar Games
Teaching American History with Red Dead Redemption 2
Olsson's history course "Red Dead History" is a successful example of how educators and other educational professionals can use iconic pop culture materials like video games as a tool to teach course material. Read more
Jul 1, 2024
MVD Entertainment Group
Leda: A Modern Take on an Ancient Greek Myth
In an exclusive interview with the director of Leda, Samuel Tressler IV, we delve deeper into the fascinating origins and artistic intentions behind this modern retelling of the ancient Greek legend. Read more
Mar 8, 2024
Canva
Margo Guernsey on Navigating the Challenges of Indie Distribution
From Episcopalian priests to election workers, Margo Guernsey’s stories spotlight folks whose labor too often goes unseen, underpaid, and underappreciated––words that could just as well describe indie filmmakers’ work. Read more
Apr 22, 2024
Gravitas Ventures
We Want the Airwaves Reveals the Harsh Realities of Filmmaking
Video Librarian recently sat down with the director Scott Ryan who offers a behind-the-scenes look at the journey documented in We Want the Airwaves. This discussion promises a compelling exploration of filmmaking realities. Read more
Mar 14, 2024
Getty Images/iStockphoto
Global Environmental Justice: An Award-Winning Educational Documentary Collection
In this interview, Video Librarian talks to Gary Marcuse, the Project Director of the Global Environmental Justice Project and Collection. The collection provides 48 educational documentaries to academic libraries. Read more
Apr 5, 2023
Therese Shechter on Her Empowering Documentary My So-Called Selfish Life
My So-Called Selfish Life is about the choice to be childless that libraries need to add to their collections for there is truly nothing like it. The documentary offers powerful opportunities for discussion and thoughtfulness around being a parent. Read more
Jan 17, 2023
Canva
Making Educational Films for Museums, Science Centers, Zoos, and Aquariums
A guide for filmmakers and programmers looking to host a public screening of educational films in museums, science centers, zoos, and aquariums. Read more
Oct 29, 2022
Kandoo Films
Everybody Dance Documentary Spotlights Dancers with Disabilities
The heartfelt documentary Everybody Dance follows six children with different disabilities as they prepare for a very special recital performance. In this interview, director Dan Watts discusses his connection to dance, education, and more. Read more
Oct 5, 2022
Iram Parveen Bilal on I’ll Meet You There: A Search for Muslim Identity
“If you are putting our film in your library,” Bilal continues, “that is something you will find in this film: nuances as the film explores the experiences of a Muslim cop and a teenage ballerina.” Read more
Aug 26, 2022
Netflix
Interview with Crip Camp Documentary Filmmaker Jim LeBrecht
What Crip Camp demonstrates is that when people who have lived an experience are a part of the filmmaking process, authenticity in storytelling comes easily and you can feel and see that in the final result. Read more
Oct 28, 2021
Tim Trumble/AZ Opera
Director Kristin Atwell Ford Explores the Unique World of Western Opera
The documentary, Riders of the Purple Sage: The Making of a Western Opera, makes evident that the art form of opera can powerfully amplify a classic frontier tale. Read more
Sep 13, 2021
