Directors at Awards Focus

Director Marius Markevicius on Thug Rose: Mixed Martial Artist

Lithuanian-American director Marius Markevicius has a strong connection with his subjects and a deep sense of pride for the country and culture they often share, whether it's through his narrative work or docu... Read More...

AFI Fest Premiere of Miles Warren’s Bruiser Highlights Exciting New Talent

In his piercing feature debut, director and writer Miles Warren asserts himself as a talent on the rise with his resonant and introspective feature, Bruiser, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September.

Apple TV+’s Los Angeles Premiere of “Sidney” Draws Hollywood Royalty to Celebrate the Life of Screen Icon Sidney Poitier

The prestigious Academy Museum of Motion Pictures was buzzing Wednesday night for the Los Angeles premiere of the hotly anticipated Apple Original Films Documentary “Sidney.”

Director Hiro Murai on his Dual Emmy Nominations for Atlanta and Station Eleven

From the post-apocalyptic HBO Max series Station Eleven, filmed in Chicago before the pandemic before shifting production to Toronto, to the critically acclaimed Donald Glover created FX series Atlanta, director Hiro Murai has had a busy few years.

Writer/Director James Gunn Talks Music, Loss, and Drawing Inspiration From John Cena for HBO Max’s Peacemaker

When a film and its accompanying soundtrack both rise to global success, it’s considered one of the rarest feats in cinema. Well, at least that was once the case… until James Gunn entered the conversation... Read More...

Director Mark Mylod on Game-Changing Succession Finale

For the last three seasons of HBO’s Emmy-winning drama series, director and executive producer Mark Mylod has been responsible for the grand visual scope of the series. Having cut his teeth directing ... Read More...

Director Kate Herron Reflects on Loki’s Success & Emmy Consideration

Whether it’s a galaxy far far away, the crime-riddled streets of some derelict city, or (in this case) the multiverse-guarding headquarters of the Time Variance Authority (TVA), one can find no safe... Read More...

Emmy Front Runner Judd Apatow Astounds Viewers with George Carlin’s American Dream.

Apatow is currently promoting his phenomenal two-part HBO docu-series on comedian George Carlin, entitled George Carlin’s American Dream.

For You, Paige’s Directors Maria Goulamhoussen & Emily Maltby On Perfecting the Balance Between Theatre and TikTok

Directing duo Maria Goulamhoussen and Emily Maltby came together for the acclaimed TikTok musical, For You, Paige. The production marks the first commissioned musical for the ... Read More...

2022 Oscar Best Screenplay Nominee Maggie Gyllenhaal on Finding Space in The Lost Daughter

Oscar nominee Maggie Gyllenhaal’s directorial debut with The Lost Daughter, which she adapted from Elena Ferrante’s novel, is an assured and poetic reflection on secrets spoken out loud.

Actress Jen Tullock On Apple TV+'s Hit Severance

2023 Academy Award Nominee Editor Eddie Hamilton on Grounding ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

2023 Academy Award Nominee Justin Hurwitz Talks “Babylon” Score & Golden Globe Win

2023 Academy Award Nominees Sound Designer Al Nelson and Re-recording Mixer Chris Burdon on Top Gun: Maverick

Emmy Nominee Chris Mundy: Ozark’s "All In" and What to Expect in Season 4

Emmy Winner Julia Garner: Ruth is the Underdog

Emmy Nominated Ozark Editor Cindy Mollo on Season 3 & Inspired Choices

Alexa L. Fogel: Casting Future Emmy Winners & The Art of an Audition

Stephen Glickman’s The Moving Company Conquers TikTok with Covers

Film Review: Knock At The Cabin

Film Review: M3GAN

Film Review: Plane

“Wednesday” Production Designer Mark Scruton On Blood Rain in Romania

Film Review: Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio

Film Review: Decision To Leave

Film Review: Clerks III