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Chris is the editor and reporter for Indiewire's Filmmaker Toolkit. Previously, he covered the indie and doc film beat for The Hollywood Reporter. When he's not writing about the innovation of today's leading independent filmmakers, Chris is helping train the next (and hopefully more diverse) generation of filmmakers through a variety of non-profits, including one he co-founded in NYCHA's Gowanus Houses.

Awards / By Chris O'Falt

‘Stranger Things’: The Mind Flayer’s Roar and Gore Is Sound Perfection

Supervising sound editor Craig Henighan takes us behind the scenes of Season 3’s hideous monster.

Jul 11, 2020 11:16 am /

Awards / By Chris O'Falt

How Ramy Youssef Built ‘Ramy’ Season 2 as a Collection of Short Films – Toolkit Video

Watch the creator break down the “Uncle Naseem” episode and reveal how the series’ storytelling has evolved.

Jul 10, 2020 12:15 pm /

/ By Chris O'Falt

Janet Graham Borba Nurtures the Craft of HBO

Casey Bloys and “Game of Thrones” producer Bernie Caulfield explain the vital behind-the-scenes role of HBO’s production head.

Jul 9, 2020 6:35 pm /

/ By Chris O'Falt

Dana Gonzales Does More Than Shoot TV’s Most Stunning Images

Noah Hawley explains the vital role of his “Legion” and “Fargo” cinematographer.

Jul 8, 2020 7:35 pm /

Awards / By Chris O'Falt

Kim Wexler from "Better Call Saul," Walter White from "Breaking Bad"

‘Better Call Saul’: How Showrunner Peter Gould Is Approaching the Series End – Toolkit Podcast

Watch Gould break down Kim and Jimmy’s last scene and draw a fascinating parallel to the evolution of Walter White on “Breaking Bad.”

Jul 8, 2020 4:00 pm /

Television / By Chris O'Falt

Steadicam Operators Larry and Jim McConkey

Jim and Larry McConkey Turn Dialogue Into Dance

“Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” creator Amy Sherman-Palladino credit the duo for the renowned camera choreography of her shows.

Jul 7, 2020 6:05 pm /

Television / By Chris O'Falt

Gary Dollner Is TV Comedy’s Emotional Metronome

Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Armando Iannucci’s editor finds the “human rhythms” of comedy.

Jul 7, 2020 10:00 am /

Awards / By Chris O'Falt

Nicole Kassell Defined the Cinema of ‘Watchmen’ — Toolkit Podcast

The director and executive producer breaks down how she translated the graphic novel’s cynical tone and visual style for creator Damon Lindelof.

Jul 6, 2020 8:00 pm /

Television / By Chris O'Falt

Dan Bishop Designs TV’s Richest Storyworlds

Matthew Weiner and Ronald D. Moore share how the “Mad Men” and “For All Mankind” production designer finds story in the details.

Jul 6, 2020 4:00 pm /

Awards / By Chris O'Falt

Delroy Lindo and Cush Jumbo in "The Good Fight"

What Will ‘The Good Fight’ Do If Biden Wins? How About a Musical — Toolkit Podcast

Showrunners Michelle and Robert King talk about the vital role of music and the potential of coming back without Delroy Lindo, Cush Jumbo, and Trump.

Jul 2, 2020 10:33 am /

Awards / By Chris O'Falt

Russell Crowe as Roger Ailes in "The Loudest Room" and "Citizen Kane"

Fox News’ Roger Ailes Was a Real-Life Citizen Kane — Toolkit Podcast

“Loudest Voice” writer Gabriel Sherman explains how Ailes mixed Leni Riefenstahl and Louis B. Mayer to bring auteur values to propaganda.

Jun 30, 2020 2:30 pm /

Television / By Chris O'Falt

Doniella Davy Turns Makeup Into TV’s Most Expressive Tool

Barry Jenkins, Sam Levinson, and Hunter Schafer on their groundbreaking collaborations with the “Euphoria” makeup artist.

Jun 29, 2020 12:00 pm /

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Chris O'Falt

‘Stranger Things’: The Mind Flayer’s Roar and Gore Is Sound Perfection

How Ramy Youssef Built ‘Ramy’ Season 2 as a Collection of Short Films – Toolkit Video

Janet Graham Borba Nurtures the Craft of HBO

Dana Gonzales Does More Than Shoot TV’s Most Stunning Images

‘Better Call Saul’: How Showrunner Peter Gould Is Approaching the Series End – Toolkit Podcast

Jim and Larry McConkey Turn Dialogue Into Dance

Gary Dollner Is TV Comedy’s Emotional Metronome

Nicole Kassell Defined the Cinema of ‘Watchmen’ — Toolkit Podcast

Dan Bishop Designs TV’s Richest Storyworlds

What Will ‘The Good Fight’ Do If Biden Wins? How About a Musical — Toolkit Podcast

Fox News’ Roger Ailes Was a Real-Life Citizen Kane — Toolkit Podcast

Doniella Davy Turns Makeup Into TV’s Most Expressive Tool

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Bill Maher Frets About The Clintons, The Military & The Mail; Begs Chris Evans To Run For Office

MTV Scraps Plans for Indoor VMAs, Switches to Outdoor Performances

Sorry, Shea Coulee: Alaska is viewers’ favorite ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ winner ever [POLL RESULTS]