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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Boston University Professor Aaron Kopp. This past Sunday, Kopp attended the 97th Oscars award ceremony for his nominated short film “Anuja.” COURTESY OF AARON KOPP

BU professor’s short film nominated for Oscar, shines spotlight on FTV

Avery Fox March 5, 2025
Boston University professor Aaron Kopp's short film "Anuja" was nomnated for an Oscar.
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Independent theaters depend on you

Kyla Smith February 13, 2024
Independent films also typically exhibit more diversity and don’t shy away from what is deemed “taboo.” Because of this creativity and divergence from the “norm,” they succeed in telling raw, emotional and thought-provoking stories that are palpable to audiences worldwide.
MOOTS: Top Film Festivals Hold Too Much Power

MOOTS: Top Film Festivals Hold Too Much Power

Eric Moots September 15, 2015

Thursday marked the launch of the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival, which brought many film producers to America’s northern neighbor to find films that are worthy of purchase and distribution....

Director Justin Simien talks with actress Tessa Thompson on the set of "Dear White People." PHOTO COURTESY OF ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS

INTERVIEW: Director Justin Simien “bobs and weaves” around perceptions in “Dear White People”

Brooke Jackson-Glidden October 24, 2014

Justin Simien, the director of “Dear White People,” given a limited released Oct. 17, really wants you to know he’s made a movie. More importantly, he wants you to think. “I was really inspired...

IFFBoston takes indies back with in-depth character sketches

IFFBoston takes indies back with in-depth character sketches

Joe Incollingo April 30, 2014

It doesn’t quite seem right to call Independent Film Festival Boston (IFFBoston) an “up-and-comer” or an “underdog” in the realm of independent film festivals. Sure, it has to contend with...

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