SPECIAL SECTION
LENS CRAFTER
Greg Harrison's November won the cinematography prize at Sundance for d.p. Nancy Schreiber. Jason Peterson reports. Plus: Producing November: The Power of a Brand.
TOP OF THE CLASS
Scott Macaulay talks with Kevin Asher Green, director of the Slamdance-winning Homework. Plus: Doing the Math on Homework.
TECH SUPPORT
Shane Carruth's Primer was the surprise winner of the 2004 Sundance Grand Jury Prize. Scott Macaulay unravels the film's secrets with Carruth.
I'LL BE YOUR MIRROR
With less than $300, Jonathan Caouette made the experimental documentary Tarnation. Now, he's an A-list festival darling. By Andy Bailey.
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TOOLS OF THE TRADE
Josh Zeman talks to 14 cinematographers, gaffers and grips about their favorite new gadgets.
APOCALYPSE NOW AND THEN
Last fall, journalist Michael Luongo arrived in Afghanistan expecting trouble. Instead, he found the beginnings of a vibrant film scene.
ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL
The editors report on the 2004 Independent Spirit Awards.
THE PAYBACK
Filmmakers respond to Peter Biskind's Down and Dirty Pictures.
IMPORT/EXPORT
Argentina has become popular as a location for American filmmakers. Richard Shpuntoff reports.
SCREEN TEST
Can digital projection handle the work of Hollywood's top cinematographers? Kerrie Mitchell investigates.
REPORTS
Hong Kong filmmakers unite for "1:99"; DeadGuysCinema.com; My Flesh and Blood; SickAnimation.com; The Miami Film Festival's Encuentros program; John Cassavetes's Shadows v.1; Dr. Bob Moog; Subway Melodies; Fred Wiseman's Welfare: The Opera; Tim Orr's must-have DVD: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid; Step into Liquid on DVD. PLUS: more new books and DVDs.
