SIFF2019 — Features — Cinema As We Know It

Burning Cane Interview with Director Phillip Youmans & Producer Mose Mayers

In the midst of the three week long festival that is the Seattle International Film Festival, we took a few moments to talk to one cinema’s most promising new talents Philip Youmans. Along with his producer and school mate Mose Mayer, they sat down to talk about their film Burning Cane, what influences them, and where their careers will take after the success of their first outing.

Features, Festival Coverage, InterviewsGreg AriettaJuly 28, 2019Burning Cane, Philip Youmans, Mose Mayer, SIFF2019, Greg Arietta

The Art of Self-Defense Interview with Riley Stearns

Way back in March, we saw the world premiere of The Art of Self-Defense at SXSW. Fast forward two months and the film made another appearance at SIFF, and along with it came writer director Riley Stearns. During the festival, we had the opportunity to speak with the director and discuss where the idea came from, the process of scripting such a tact-sharp comedy, and whether or not he himself knows karate.

Features, Festival Coverage, InterviewsGreg AriettaJuly 21, 2019The Art of Self Defense, Riley Stearns, SIFF2019, Jesse Eisenberg, Imogen Poots, Greg Arietta