Artist Member Spotlight • Mark Acetelli

For this month’s Artist Member Spotlight, we focus on a painter featured in HV’s original series the art of Art (now streaming). Mark Acetelli is a Los Angeles-based...

Making Microbudget in a Pandemic

On March 18, HieronyVision and Film Independent hosted a virtual panel discussion with the creative team behind the award-winning independent film 7 Days. Director/co-writer...

Artist Member Spotlight • Daphne Joyce Wu

For this month’s Artist Member Spotlight, we introduce another winner of our 10×10 contest. Daphne Joyce Wu is a Midwest-born and raised writer, filmmaker, and actress,...

Extreme Looks at Classic Cinema

If you’re familiar with what we’re trying to do here at HieronyVision, then you know we’re committed to independent film. Not just “indie” in the trendy sense....

Artist Member Spotlight • Ugo Nwachuku

Originally from Nigeria, Ugo Nwachuku is an Actor and Creative Artist currently based in Montreal, Canada. In his journey through the arts, he studied at Drexel University in...

Art in the Ashes

For many, the wildfires that devastated LA already feel like a distant memory. This is understandable. Such is the hyper-frenetic pace of news, disasters, outrages, and other...

Artist Member Spotlight • Romina Samaniego

For our last spotlight of 2024, meet another winner of the 10×10 and participant in the HV Film Incubator program, Romina Samaniego. She is a filmmaker from Paraguay...

The Age of Ultra Microbudget

If you’re here, you’re probably interested in independent movies. You may even want the same thing to make independent films. So why not do it? Too many filmmakers sit on the...

Artist Member Spotlight • Ellie Atlee

Meet another rising filmmaker from the 10×10 winners! Ellie Atlee is a writer-director originally from Los Angeles currently finishing her double major in History and Film...

How Social Media Killed Storytelling

This Halloween, we’re offering a different kind of reissue. Enjoy this real-life true crime horror story that’s unfolding in real time! We say it all the time. Story...

Artist Member Spotlight • Elijah Joshua Pajarillaga

Meet another winner of the 10×10 contest from Film Independent and HV! Elijah Joshua Pajarillaga is a young filmmaker from Saipan, a small island in the Pacific. He followed...

Now Streaming on HV: “Big Fan”

There’s a football game tonight. Did you know that? Or rather, how could we know that? Chances are, no matter when you’re reading this, a commercially luxrative...

Artist Member Spotlight • Victoria Cornejo

For our next Artist Member Spotlight series, we’ll be introducing one of the winners of the 10×10 contest each month. Meet Victoria Cornejo! Victoria is an...

Film Independent & HV: 10×10 Contest

HV and Film Independent are excited to announce the winners of the 10×10 contest. In this year’s contest, we awarded one year of Artist Memberships to 8 emerging...

About The HV Film Incubator

HieronyVision is proud to announce the extension of our Film Incubator project. Through this program, HV will continue to help filmmakers independently develop, produce, market,...

Microbudget is the New Indie Film

At HV, we’ve been telling a pretty consistent story lately. If we want a future for truly independent film, we have to make it ourselves. And if we’re making it ourselves,...

Artist Member Spotlight • Tivoli Silas

For our Artist Member Spotlight this month, meet Tivoli Silas! Tivoli is a writer and filmmaker from Tampa, Florida currently based in the Los Angeles area. Tivoli recently...

Preview “the art of Art”

We are excited to announce that episodes covering all 13 artists featured in the first seasons of the art of Art are now available to stream on HieronyVision. The flagship...

Artist Member Spotlight • Solana Adedokun

For our Artist Member spotlight this month, we introduce you to Solana Adedokun! Solana is a Nigerian-American filmmaker, animator, artist, and writer currently based in Chicago....

HV x Fi on Microbudget Film

On March 19, HieronyVision proudly sponsored On a Budget: The Evolution of Microbudget Filmmaking hosted by our friends at Film Independent. The sold out live event offered a...

ICYMI: Interview with HieronyVision’s Founder!

Last month, the online magazine Canvas Rebel featured an interview with none other than Felix Werner, founder of HieronyVision. In the conversation, Felix talks about his...

Artist Member Spotlight • Jacob Harding

For this month’s Artist Member spotlight, meet Jacob Harding! Originally from Kansas City, Jacob is a writer and director based in Los Angeles. His humble filmmaking origins...

Video Games Aren’t the Future?

Max Bosch makes a provocative argument against the idea that video games define the future of storytelling. But what...

Member Spotlight: Alis Lopez

As part of our new series, we caught up with Artist Member Alis Lopez this month. Alis is a Mexican-American filmmaker, artist, and sound designer currently working and living in...

New Year. New Creative Ecosystem.

It’s a new year at HV. It’s time for a new creative ecosystem. Here’s...

Member Spotlight: Eden De Jesus

As a new series in the Garden, we’re going to devote more time and space to our Artist Members. Literally. For this regular feature, we’re going to share conversations...

HV Live: “the art of Art” Screening

This week, HieronyVision hosted a special sneak preview of upcoming episodes of The Art of Art. The event took place in an intimate brick-and-mortar pop-up site in Los Angeles,...

ICYMI: New Episodes of “the art of Art”

Haven’t tuned into the art of Art recently? It’s not too late to catch up on the new episodes of HV’s flagship original documentary series! In the art of Art,...

HVlloween Classic: Hitchcock’s Tricks

Happy Halloween from the entire team at HV! Our annual tradition is to dig into our archives to offer our fans a special treat. This year, we’re breaking out the good candy....

Introducing the HV Film Incubator

It’s not every week we have something truly groundbreaking to share at HieronyVision. This week, we are excited to announce our newest project, the HV Film Incubator. Through...

HV Sponsors the FI Forum!

HieronyVision is proud to sponsor this year’s Film Independent Forum happening this weekend! The event takes place on September 29 & 30 at the Directors Guild in Los...

Why Artists Need Cafes

Throughout history, the humble café, provider of hot coffee and sweet cakes, has disproportionately drawn artists, writers, and other intellectuals. How many of our greatest...

Nancy Buirski, Documentary Guru

We were saddened to hear the news about our friend Nancy Buirski, a great advocate for documentary film. Buirski produced, championed, and directed numerous award-winning...

Our Dinners with Andre

More than 40 years ago, a small American independent film from a quirky character actor and French arthouse auteur revolutionized storytelling. With a middle finger pointed firmly...

Dogma 95 Days of Summer

The ’95 Thesis Almost 30 years ago, Denmark’s two most bombastic directors lit a fuse. Inspired by the French New Wave, while at the same time rejecting many of the...

The French New Wave Goes Viral

The full video essay is available to HieronyVision members! Whether you’re a film snob or a digital native, a good old-fashioned troll or a new-fangled edgelord, you might as...

Tripping with Roger Corman

Last month, HV contributor Gus Greene took an in-depth look at the life and legacy of Roger Corman. At first glance, it might seem strange. Why would an independent arts site that...

Forgotten Film Fridays

Starting in July, HV presents a regular look back at some films that have faded from our cultural consciousness. This isn’t your typical movie recommendation. Though we think...

Film Independent & HieronyVision: 30 x 30 Contest

On May 15, HieronyVision and Film Independent surprised 30 young filmmakers with a year of free membership in recognition of their talents. The winners of the 30 x 30 contest were...

Remembering Harry Mastrogeorge

We lost a friend, mentor, and inspiration this week in Harry Mastrogeorge. Harry was a beloved acting coach who first began teaching the craft in 1956. In the past 70 years, he...

Storytelling in the Age of Social Media

Okay, maybe we’re becoming a bit death obsessed at HieronyVision. This week, we’re talking about the death of storytelling. At least it’s not a literal death? In...

Alfie and the Death of Pauline Boty

New on HV this week: a potentially controversial reassessment of the classic 1966 version of Alfie starring Michael Caine. That’s right, Alfie! If you haven’t thought...

Artists, Don’t Quit Your Day Job!

Here’s a crazy idea: artists don’t have to make money from art to be successful. To some extent, this seems obvious. History is full of examples of celebrated artists who...

Great Directors Don’t Make Marvel Movies

New on HV! Max Bosch explains why talented directors shouldn’t direct big franchise movies. Whether you’re over-, under- or properly whelmed by Ant Man and the Wasp:...

Filming in Vienna

This past year, HV hit the road! If we’ve been quieter than usual, that’s because we were filming on location in Europe for big chunk of 2022. If you follow us on...

Thanksgiving at HV

Happy Thanksgiving from Max Bosch and the HV team! Enjoy these Max Bosch comics… and stay tuned for Max content on the site and social media! Penguins by Gerhard from...

Write What You Want… to Make

For film and TV writers, the eternal dilemma: Should a screenwriter pursue their passion project, the story they love and believe in above all the other ideas in their notebook?...

HVlloween Reissue: White Zombies, Black Hero

Max Bosch here giving the Gardener a much-needed rest for our favorite holiday. Every Halloween here at the Garden, we like to dig out a classic from the HV archives as a treat...

Lost Dimie Cat: An Electro-Swing Mystery

We recently posted a piece written by our awesome summer intern Ethan B. about electro swing. The niche musical genre first gained traction in 2010 with the popularity of...

Michael Lindsay-Hogg in “the art of Art”

Now streaming EXCLUSIVELY on HV! In the newest episode of The Art of Art, host Shane Guffogg talks with the marvelous Michael Lindsay-Hogg. Find out how Michael went from filming...

Free Expression of Solidarity

The terrible assault on author Salman Rushdie last week served as a sobering reminder to artists of the continuous struggle for free expression. While the attempt on...

All a Bot Art

In general, bots have a bad name on the internets. Bots can lie, cheat, steal—even from artists—not to mention undermine democracy. Or rather they get programmed to do all...

Animation After Dark

Whether through the continued cultural dominance of The Simpsons and South Park (full disclosure: your humble Gardener no longer watches new episodes of either show), the...

The Day the Music Un-Died

Ten years ago, Tupac caused a collective freakout when he played Coachella. The deceased rap legend appeared as a hologram performing with the very much alive and in-person Snoop...

Susanna Schulten in “the art of Art”

Now streaming on HV! The newest episode of the art of Art spotlights Susanna Schulten. The German-born painter has straddled the worlds of art and film, which explains how she...

HV Reissue: Friday the 13th Edition

Your humble Gardener proudly presents another HV reissue: Friday the 13th edition. Maggie Hagan’s “Don’t Talk to Me Until I’ve Had My Coffee” is a...

Robert Morse in The Loved One

The great comedic actor Robert Morse passed away this week. He was best known for his work on Broadway and roles in prestige television like Mad Men and American Crime Story....

The Hidden History of Photography

How did a middle-aged Victorian-era mother turn photography into a viable artform? Julia Margaret Cameron took up the still new media format of photography as a hobby when her...

Decolonizing the Art Museum

The Smithsonian Institute usually preserves history. This past week, the museum made it with the decision to return its collection Benin Bronzes to their place of origin. For...

HV Reissue: Colorways

The world could always use a little more poetry. Please enjoy this piece by the award-winning poet Jeremy Schmidt as much as we do. -The Gardener Colorways So far as a sofa is...

The Masks of Paul Laurence Dunbar

Born the son of former slaves, Paul Laurence Dunbar carved out a significant place for black American voices in literature. Considered the first major Black American poet, Dunbar...

Art in the Metaverse of 2022

Back in the early days of HV, contributing editor Adam D-F published this in an essay from our series about the state of contemporary art: From the perspective of an interested...

HVppy Xmas From Max Bosch!

The Gardener, Max Bosch and friends at HV would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday this season! If Max says you’ve been nice, please enjoy this inspiring...

Acting Wisdom from a Master Teacher

Harry Mastrogeorge is a legend in the acting community. As a teacher, he famously has rejected the idea that performers need to draw on their own experiences and emotions to...

Scenes from HV’s Concert Night

Last month, HV hosted our first LIVE AND IN PERSON CONCERT EVENT! The evening featured performances from headliner Kate Grahn, along with singer-songwriter Michele Lu, pop/rocker...

New Episode Alert • Stanley Dorfman in “the art of Art”

This week, HV released the newest episode of our EXCLUSIVE original series the art of Art. Hosted by artist Shane Guffogg, the show features in depth conversations between Shane...

This Black Friday, Support the Independent Arts!

No deals on cheap, disposable goods here. Why not? Because for $2/month (or $20/year if you REALLY like savings) you can join HV and help keep the small, independent arts alive. A...

Laura Hipke Paints Her Subconscious

The HV Featured Member is one of our favorite artists...

HV Live Concert Event 11/13 – Kate Grahn & Friends

As part of HV’s commitment to the arts LIVE & IN PERSON we are proud to present our FIRST FULL CONCERT. The event will take place in a private location and feature...

Are Non-Fungible Tokens the Next Film Theaters?

It was only a matter of time before crypto went to the movies. This week, Quentin Tarantino announced a secret auction of NFTs related to Pulp Fiction. On the one hand, this makes...

HVlloween Reissue: “The Easiest Time”

Don't worry if you missed Omar Zahzah's vampire...

Poetry’s Unlikely New Renaissance

We should be focusing on the role of new and social media in this American poetry...

BoschBot is Still the Best Thing on Twitter

As a Bosch-inspired site, we're not not...

About That Whole A24/Marvel Thing…

Everything you REALLY need to...

Live from “the art of Art” Premiere

This summer, HV hosted our first in person live event to present the first episode of our newest...

Jack English: Two Hollywood Stories

The photographer and HV Featured Member chronicles two distinct worlds through his portraits. ...

“The Groomsman” Honored at Duluth Superior Film Fest!

Breaking news about the HV original series and director/star Nick Hansen!...

Max’s End of Summer Mixtape

The best new music of 2021, according to Hieronyvision....

No Moon LA: Art Photography and Astrology

Photographer Julie Sadowski exhibits her new solo show Body Blocks at No Moon LA, an independent artist-run gallery with a lunar...

This Week in Censorship

It was a tough week for the alliance of sex workers and free speech advocates....

Meet THE GROOMSMAN: Interview with Filmmaker/Actor Nick Hansen

HV Featured Member Nick Hansen took some time to chat with us recently about his latest release THE GROOMSMAN. Nick directed and stars in the series....

“the art of Art” • Shane Guffogg

Now on HV! This EXCLUSIVE new series features intimate conversations with California's most exciting artists. Host Shane Guffogg offers insights into how and why we make...

HV Music – Live with Violent Scenes

Our friends Violent Scenes played live on HV last month! Did you miss it? See it...

Louvre in the Time of Pornography

Art, porn, censorship, and smartphones. When the Louvre takes on PornHub, we all want to see who wins. But who should win? And why?...

The Future of Art Is Interactive? Superblue in Miami

Please Touch the Art Superblue in Miami When historians write the next chapter in the story of art, you just had to be there when it happened. The recently opened Superblue...

Now Showing on HV: THE GROOMSMAN

HieronyVision is proud to present a new original series from Featured Member Nick Hansen. Always the groomsman. Never the man. Will Knight is the perpetual groomsman. He has been...

Paul Simon | Dick Cavett • Creating a Classic “On the Spot”

How does one of the greatest, most memorable pop/folk songs ever recorded come to life? Apparently off the top of the head. In this vintage interview with Dick Cavett and Paul...

Digital Girls in a Material World | The Love & Sex Project

Everything is for sale on the internet if you look in the right places, and love is no exception. Thanks to algorithms and dating apps, the “shop ‘til you drop” approach to...

Ruth Asawa’s Wire Wonders

For Ruth Asawa, the materials were the message. Her hanging biomorphic wire sculptures represent the most visionary breakthrough in the history of modern sculpture. They were such...

Love Is the Next Cryptocurrency | The Love & Sex Project

Ask yourself a question: do you put more thought and effort into buying a pair of shoes online or whether to swipe right? It’s okay, we’re not judging you for it. A good pair...

Gardening with Featured Members: Interview with Writer Chris Wu

As part of the new and improved HV, each month we will highlight one of our beloved featured members on the site and in the Garden. This month, we’re catching up with Chris...

From the Industry: Why We Love/Hate Our Favorite Songs

Have you ever had a strange sensation when listening to an amazing song or emotionally charged piece of music? In “The Industry” on HV’s Music section, we...

Remembering Norman Lloyd

Last week, we said goodbye to the oldest working actor in Hollywood. The legendary Norman Lloyd worked with everyone from Alfred Hitchcock to Judd Apatow. He was a charter member...

Welcome to the New HV!

If you’re a returning member or have ever visited our site before, you may have noticed a few changes around here. Don’t worry. All the old familiar content you loved...

The Resurrection of Independent Arts

The great shame of the digital age: true independence and authentic community are becoming relics of an analog past. This is especially true for...

Who Is the Gardener?

Careful readers may notice that they are in the Garden. Many of these featured posts are authored by the Gardener. So who exactly is the Gardener? So have you figured out who the...

Dear Instagram: U Suck

PROVOKE! Hey Instagram. We knew you’d shut us down. Even though we went out of our way to follow your written guidelines, as well as the shit you don’t mention but still...

Free Stuff = Good (& Learn to Make)

So you like free stuff? Of course you do! That’s probably why you’re digging around in the Garden. We get it. Free is awesome. However, the Garden is the only free...

The Music “Industry”

As part of the new and improved MUSIC section, we’ve added a new category: THE INDUSTRY. This section moves beyond individual artists to take a holistic look at music: how...

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