Interviews
Luxbox Films
Marcelo Martinessi on Narciso, a Queer Movie set in 1950s Paraguay
We spoke with Marcelo Martinessi, director of Narciso. It is a gothic tale of sexual liberation and queer desire.
Aug 19, 2026
10:44 AM
X Verleih
Siri Hustvedt on Dance Around the Self, a Moving Documentary about her Life and Writing
Lidl's Dance Around the Self explores how Siri Hustvedt perceives her work, while reflecting on her refusal to conform to a culture of dishonesty. We spoke with Hustvedt about political activism, filming a documentary, and the nature of memory.
Jul 24, 2026
1:05 PM
© Alternative Film Lab
Mohammad Shirvani on Cesarean Weekend, an Underground LGBTQ+ Film
Mohammad Shirvani talks about Cesarean Weekend, which is an underground LGBTQ+ film telling the story of two lovers, Milad and Armin, as they gather with friends for a weekend of parties and long conversations.
Jul 15, 2026
1:12 PM
Showmax
Mikayla Joy Brown, Jesse Brown, and Paul Guyeu on Finding Optel, a Charming Coming-of-Age Drama
Finding Optel's co-directors Mikayla Joy Brown and Jesse Brown, and cinematographer Paul Guyeu, talk about their creative partnership, influences from Amélie to Paddington 2, and bringing a fresh South African story to the BFI London Film Festival.
Nov 12, 2025
12:00 AM
Strand Releasing
Dag Johan Haugerud on Sex, the first part of the Oslo Stories Trilogy
Norwegian filmmaker Dag Johan Haugerud discusses Sex, the first film in his Oslo Stories Trilogy. The drama follows two married men after an unexpected encounter, exploring masculinity, identity, and cultural perceptions of desire.
Sep 16, 2025
12:00 AM
The Dangers of Technology and Grief: A Conversation with Creep Box Director Patrick Biesemans
Creep Box offers more than just a chilling story—it’s a thought-provoking exploration of grief, ethics, and the limits of scientific discovery. In this conversation, director Patrick Biesemans shares his creative vision for the film.
Jan 26, 2025
5:12 PM
Seventh Art Releasing
7th Art Releasing Brings Films to Campuses, Libraries, and Community Screening Events
Human rights, culture, religion, history, world issues, and concern for democracy around the world are the most recurring themes, along with some lighter topics.
Jan 17, 2025
5:19 PM
The Video Project
Build Library Collection Diversity with Video Project’s 2025 Documentaries
Video Project is always striving to bring an eclectic slate of new documentaries fresh from the film festival circuit to the institutional market that speak strongly to pressing contemporary issues, and that can be useful educational resources
Jan 13, 2025
1:13 PM
Film Platform
Film Platform Titles Perfect for Community and Campus Events in 2025
At Film Platform, our driving force for the films we're releasing in 2025 is our commitment to showcasing stories that spark meaningful conversations and resonate with the challenges and triumphs of our time.
Jan 9, 2025
7:36 PM
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.
Aug 22, 2024
10:39 AM
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.
Aug 20, 2024
8:24 PM
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.
Jul 1, 2024
12:00 AM
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.
Mar 8, 2024
8:51 AM
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.
Apr 22, 2024
8:07 AM
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.
Mar 14, 2024
9:56 AM
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.
Apr 5, 2023
1:39 AM
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.
Jan 17, 2023
3:55 PM
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.
Oct 29, 2022
12:00 AM
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.
Oct 5, 2022
6:59 AM
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.”
Aug 26, 2022
8:39 AM
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.
Oct 28, 2021
11:36 AM
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.
Sep 13, 2021
9:05 AM
Stavroula Toska on Her History Documentary Beneath the Olive Tree
Beneath the Olive Tree documents the untold stories of a group of women wrongfully imprisoned during the Greek Civil War. In this interview, Stavroula Toska touches on the empowering experience of women working together through trauma.
Mar 14, 2022
8:39 AM
Canva
How Librarians and Teachers Can Collaborate
School librarians, or library media specialists, must be valued in this age of disinformation, advanced technologies, new media formats, and the urgency to develop new literacies.
Jun 14, 2022
7:33 AM
Q&A with Wes Hurley on Autobiography Potato Dreams of America
In this interview, Potato Dreams of America director Wes Hurley discusses the choice to embrace style and his continuing faith in both humanity and cinema.
Apr 1, 2022
4:46 PM
Director Sue Kim on Rubik's Cube Documentary: Speed Cubers
A discussion on Sue Kim's Rubik's cube documentary, Speed Cubers. The film covers the themes of male bonding, math, and chasing your dreams. Consider adding this film to your math film collection for young adult library programming.
Apr 12, 2022
11:40 AM
Pragda Celebrates 10 Years of Spanish Film Club
One of Pragda's educational initiatives, the Spanish Film Club offers grants to organize Ibero American film festivals at university campuses worldwide, enriching students’ visions on the continent and its languages.
Mar 21, 2022
2:07 PM
Shudder
Director Jeremiah Kipp on His Horror Movie Slapface
Filmmakers of various backgrounds are using the horror genre as a platform to discuss a wide array of social issues and Jeremiah Kipp has proven that he deserves to be a prominent voice in the conversation.
Mar 8, 2022
10:22 AM
© Themerson Estate
Interview with Łukasz Ceranka: Supervisor of Europa restoration
A discussion with Łukasz Ceranka, Fixafilm CTO and supervisor of Europa restoration during the London Film Festival. We discussed the complex restoration process of Themersons' Avant-garde short film.
Feb 24, 2022
1:44 PM
Pioneering Cultural Theorist Jackson Katz Dismantles Right-wing Identity Politics
The Man Card is ideal for courses exploring gender studies, political science, and American history.
Jan 4, 2022
9:17 AM
