Articles & Recognition

Nearly 100 Years After Dracula, Filmmakers Are Still Making Two Versions of the Same Film

Nearly 100 years after Dracula, filmmakers still face the challenge of reaching global audiences without losing the authenticity of the original performance. This piece explores how technology may finally change that.

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2026

The Academy Changed the Rules. So Why Are International Filmmakers Still Choosing English?

In this article, I explore how changes to the Academy’s rules are reshaping opportunities for international filmmakers and what those changes could mean for the future of global cinema. I examine the challenges filmmakers still face in reaching wider audiences while preserving the language, culture, and authenticity that make their stories unique.

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2026

Cannes 2026 Raised an Interesting Question: Do International Filmmakers Still Need to Shoot in English?

I noticed a trend across several high profile Cannes films this year. A number of acclaimed international filmmakers presented films that were either widely reported as English language productions or appeared to include substantial English language dialogue, even when the stories themselves were deeply rooted in their own countries, cultures, and languages.

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2026

Where Have I Seen This Face Before?

It is a question more audiences are starting to ask as international actors step into major blockbuster roles and global recognition. The truth is many of these performers have been delivering incredible work for years in films that never reached mainstream audiences.

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2026

2001: A Space Odyssey and the Stories Behind Great Films

What do The Champion, Project Hail Mary, and 2001: A Space Odyssey have in common? They all began with powerful stories on the page. Explore the origins of iconic films and the enduring role of storytelling in cinema.

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2026