Kristen Coates

Director Ruaridh Arrow On How to Kickstart a ‘Revolution’ [Crowdfunded Cinema]

Ruaridh Arrow’s documentary directorial debut, 'How to Start a Revolution', focuses on Nobel Peace Prize nominee Gene Sharp, and what his writings have done to inspire groups of protestors living under oppressive regimes to stand-up for their own democratic freedom. Focusing on nonviolent action, Genes ideas have been seen put in action during periods of unrest in Burma, Thailand, Bosnia, Estonia, Iran, Indonesia, Zimbabwe, Venezuela, and now Syria, Egypt, and elsewhere in the Middle East....

Producer Setu Raval Talks ‘White Elephant’ [Crowdfunded Cinema]

White Elephant is the new project for director/producer team Jessika Pilkes and Setu Raval. Having created a number of successful shorts together, the duo is setting out to produce their first feature, with the beauty of Indonesia as their backdrop and inspiration....

Director Michele Josue on ‘Matt Shepard is a Friend of Mine’ [Crowdfunded Cinema]

In 1998, a young college student by the name of Matthew Shepard was tortured and killed in what became a widely publicized hate crime, bringing national attention to the gay rights movement and the issue of hate crime legislation. Matt’s image and story of his death became known by many, the face of an issue in need of attention. Now, twelve years later, documentary filmmaker and childhood friend of Shepard’s, Michele Josue, is making a film that will tell Matt’s full story, showing that he was much more than just a image....