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Interview by Paul Salfen The sun blazes over the Pinewood Golf Course, where the air crackles with the tension of the State Championship. For Jeremy Avery, a high school senior chasing a college golf scholarship, every swing is a chance to rewrite his future. But life’s fairways are rarely straight, and in The Short Game,

Interview by Paul Salfen In an era of grim headlines and blockbuster bombast, “The Short Game” arrives as a breath of fresh air—a heartfelt indie film that blends sports drama with profound family ties. Directed by Frank Sanza and produced by David Parks, this uplifting tale follows Jeremy Avery, a high school golfer chasing a

Interview by Paul Salfen The open road has a way of leading to unexpected stories, and for director Kate Beecroft, a spontaneous road trip across the U.S. with her cinematographer sparked the creation of East of Wall. This raw, heartfelt film centers on a young, tattooed, rebellious horse trainer grappling with financial insecurity and unresolved

Interview by Paul Salfen Young actor Kue Lawrence sat down with Paul Salfen of AMFM Magazine to talk about his latest adventure, SKETCH. The film, a vibrant and fantastical tale, follows a young girl whose sketchbook, filled with wild and wondrous creatures, falls into a mysterious pond, bringing her drawings to chaotic life. As the

cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt sat down with AMFM Magazine’s Paul Salfen to discuss his work on Bono: Stories of Surrender, a vivid reimagining of Bono’s critically acclaimed one-man stage show, now streaming on Apple TV+. A 2025 Creative Arts Emmy nominee for Outstanding Technical Direction and Camerawork for a Special, Messerschmidt’s artistry brought an intimate and

Interview by Paul Salfen By Paul Salfen In the sweltering heat of Houston, Texas, something sticky and sinister is brewing—and no, it's not just the humidity. Award-winning director Joseph Kahn, fresh off his 2017 TIFF Audience Award win for Bodied, returns to the Midnight Madness section with ICK, a genre-bending horror-comedy that's equal parts nostalgic

Interview by Paul Salfen Oscar-winning actress Melissa Leo, known for her powerhouse performances in films like The Fighter and Frozen River, stars as Detective Carlsen in the gripping thriller The Knife (2025). Directed by and starring Nnamdi Asomugha, the film follows construction worker Chris (Asomugha) whose family life spirals into chaos after a mysterious intruder

Interview by Paul Salfen DREAD’s Die’ced: Reloaded (2025), a blood-soaked love letter to ‘80s slasher films, is slashing its way into theaters on August 8 and hitting VOD on August 12. Directed and written by Jeremy Rudd, the film expands on his viral 2023 short Die’ced, introducing the terrifying scarecrow-masked killer Benny and his prey,

Netflix’s animated feature FIXED is a wild, laugh-out-loud romp that follows Bull, an average, lovable dog who gets the shock of his life when he learns he’s scheduled to be neutered. With just 24 hours left with his, ahem, “best buddies,” Bull rounds up his pack for one last epic adventure. What could go wrong?

Interview by Paul Salfen In the misty, brooding landscapes of New Zealand's South Island, Went Up the Hill emerges as a chilling exploration of loss, legacy, and the lingering shadows of the past. Directed by Samuel Van Grinsven, this intimate ghost story stars Vicky Krieps (Phantom Thread, Corsage) as Jill, the widow of the deceased