

"I've directed about 20 features and this has been one of my toughest projects"
Being a filmmaker is and never will be easy. But then, talented filmmakers Israel Rios and Luis Antonio Rodriguez prove that when you're...


"For me, writing a script is basically using words to record the images in your head"
Catharine Lin is a Los Angeles based filmmaker, originally from China. Her latest short film, Twenty Years After, recently won BIG at...


Juror in the Spotlight: Anup Kulkarni
Anup Kulkarni is a multiple award-winning Cinematographer and Visual Effects Supervisor, who has worked all around the world, and in a...


Juror in the Spotlight: Lisa Roumain
Lisa Roumain is a professional actress based in Los Angeles. After landing her first role on "Jersey Girl", Lisa went on to appear in...


"As long as you keep moving forward, your talent and resilience will win out"
Some films that win Best Picture take us on a journey and we can't help but feel inspired. One of these memorable films is Letters From...


Juror in the Spotlight: Linda Palmer
Award-winning filmmaker Linda Palmer is one of the most established women filmmakers in the indie-world. Founder of Runaway Productions,...

At the grace of tones
I would like to begin by extending my gratitude to the Festigious team for recognition of my short music video “Godsend Rondo”. There are...


"The bear finally committing to the relationship mirrored my willingness to become a better ani
Catching The L Train is probably the most adorable, heart-warming animation you've seen in a while. That's why our lead judge, Jackie...


Something Finally Happens: behind the scenes
Like almost all of my other films, the idea for the film started with a situation that interested me. In this case a confrontation...


"Most of all, I enjoy getting on set and bringing my character to life"
Making a low budget periodic film sounds like an oxymoron. Cheryl Neve, a London based writer and actress, knew that the lack of a...