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IDA Documentary Award Winners Led by ‘The Tale of Silyan’ and ‘Apocalypse in the Tropics’
Both won two IDA Awards and gain momentum heading into the 2026 documentary feature Oscar race.
‘Hamnet’ Director Chloé Zhao Rejects the Need to Be ‘Original’ in Art, Awards, and Yes, Needle Drops
A discussion of re-using Max Richter’s “The Nature of Daylight,” leads Zhao to go deep on our culture’s problematic o...
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Directors and Songwriter EJAE Thank the ‘Human Artists’ Who Made the Film Possible
Directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans and songwriter EJAE accepted the Spark Award at the IndieWire Honors award ...
Kristen Stewart Called Out Hollywood. Minutes Later, Netflix Announced a Deal to Buy It.
The timing was cosmic. The concerns are real. Inside IndieWire’s Slack channels as the creative implications of the N...
Meet Top of the Line, IndieWire’s Craft Newsletter Where Film and TV Artisans Get Their Due
Our Craft team is revamping Top of the Line to be a little bit more substacky — but on IndieWire!
‘Stout-Hearted’ and Unforgettable: Nina Hoss’ ‘Hedda’ Performance Earns the Actress Her Spotlight Moment
IndieWire Honors: The Spotlight Award recipient was celebrated for her unique role in Nia DaCosta's striking drama, b...
Wagner Moura Touches on the Legacy of Brazilian Fascism at IndieWire Honors: ‘Let’s All Stick with Our Values’
IndieWire Honors: The actor was on hand to accept this year's Performance Award for his role in Kleber Mendonça Filho...
By Invoking ‘Titanic’ and ‘The Notebook,’ Emerald Fennell and Margot Robbie Confirm ‘Wuthering Heights’ Fans’ Greatest Fears
In a new interview, the director and star validate what bibliophiles have long suspected: that the new adaptation has...
‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ Review: This Shameful Waste of Mckenna Grace Will Still Satisfy Fans
Director Emma Tammi does better(ish?) with another weak script from games creator Scott Cawthon.
Billy Bob Thornton Has Played Political Strategists, Thieves, and Cowboys — but He Says He’s Always Playing Himself
The "Landman" star talks about his approach to Season 2 and why it's important that he understands the minutiae of th...
The Sound Design of ‘No Other Choice’ Releases the Beast Within Us All
Director Park Chan-wook tells IndieWire about why sound design offers so many exciting, less-explored possibilities f...
Inside IndieWire Honors, Where Creative Freedom and Community Offer a Path for a Rapidly Changing Industry
The sense of unity in the film community was strong at the winter 2025 edition of IndieWire Honors, which spotlighted...
What the NYFCC, NBR, and Spirit Awards Tell Us About the State of the Oscar Race
Plus, we also parse what documentary contenders are surging on this week's "Screen Talk."
‘I Shadowed Anyone Who Would Let Me Watch’: Chase Infiniti Thanks the Crew Members Who Taught Her About Filmmaking at IndieWire Honors
IndieWire Honors: The Breakthrough Award recipient credited the mentorship she received on the set of "Presumed Innoc...
Gabriel Domingues Was Kleber Mendonça Filho’s Secret Weapon in Recreating 1970s Brazil for ‘The Secret Agent’
The casting director discusses building one of the year's richest ensembles around star Wagner Moura in Filho's rivet...
Adam Sandler Looks Back on His Early Days in Hollywood at IndieWire Honors
Accepting the Vanguard Award at IndieWire Honors, Sandler reflected on his first film and how his work ethic hasn't c...
‘WTO/99’ Review: A Chilling Archival Documentary Captures the End of the 20th Century on Camera
Ian Bell’s retrospective view of the 1999 WTO protests depicts an inflection point in the history of American protest...
Kristen Stewart Accepts IndieWire’s Maverick Award with a Defiant Call to ‘Rebuild’ the Industry
IndieWire Honors: The esteemed performer and first-time feature director for "The Chronology of Water" cracked jokes ...
‘Sinners’ and ‘Adolescence’ Lead 2025 Critics Choice Awards Film and TV Nominations — See the Full List
After a week absolutely filled with awards announcements, the critics group wraps up a busy few days with a double-st...
Jacob Elordi and ‘Frankenstein’ Artist Mike Hill Celebrate How Collaboration Made the Monster Possible
The duo won the Wavelength Award at IndieWire Honors on December 4 for their work on the Guillermo del Toro movie. He...