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How 'Sneakers' Became a Cult Heist Hit

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Jason Hellerman

State of Horror: 'Blair Witch' Co-Director Talks Tech, Terror, and Tomorrow's Filmmaking Landscape

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The WGA Steps in to Fight Ageism

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Are Loglines Worth Your Time?

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