Discover the story of Ethio-jazz legend Hailu Mergia in "It is a Soul: A Portrait of Hailu Mergia," a 14-minute documentary by filmmakers Adam Golfer and Lorena Alvarado. In this interview, they share personal insights into the making of the film, their creative process, and the influence of Ethio-jazz music....

Before the Sundance-winning Girls Will Be Girls hits theaters in September, we caught up with director Shuchi for an artist-to-artist conversation. BFC member Carrie Hawks interviewed her about the writing process and how BFC membership has shaped her creative journey....