The tradition of Georgian dance stands as an important symbol of the country. It is a powerful form of dance, rooted in masculinity and grace. In “And Then We Danced,” Sweden’s Oscar nomination for [...] Continue Reading
Streaming Surprises, Volume 29
Our “Streaming Surprises” series calls attention to good movies new and old that our board members are watching. Titles are available from various streaming services. "Her Smell" (2018) Submitted [...] Continue Reading
15 Years of Great Oscars Expectations
This year’s screening of the Oscar-Nominated Short Films marks the 15th anniversary of the collaboration between Fresno Filmworks, Magnolia Pictures, and ShortsTV to share the world’s best in [...] Continue Reading
Volunteer in the Spotlight: Katie McQuone Botello
December 2019 Volunteer in the Spotlight: Katie McQuone Botello Occupation: Katie teaches video production and broadcasting at her high school alma mater, Sunnyside High School, in southeast Fresno. [...] Continue Reading
Be a Part of the Agnès Varda Renaissance
The New Yorker lauds her "radically personal films." The British Film Institute calls her "a playful visionary." Editors of The Criterion Collection declare she is the "mother and grandmother of the [...] Continue Reading
Meet our 2019 festival’s local filmmakers
In an effort to support community art making, celebrate local stories, and feature homegrown filmmaking talent, Fresno Filmworks presented an exclusive program of five short films with Central Valley [...] Continue Reading
Streaming Surprises, Volume 28
Our “Streaming Surprises” series calls attention to good movies new and old that our board members are watching. Titles are available from various streaming services. “Ash is Purest White” [...] Continue Reading
I Heart Film: Lilia Gonzáles-Chávez
I Heart Film: Lilia Gonzáles-Chávez Lilia works as executive director of the Fresno Arts Council, one of the Fresno Film Festival’s longtime sponsors and supporters. Why is it important, from the [...] Continue Reading