We've been fans of Dave Green since the beginning. His first short film, Meltdown, was a finalist in our Great Film Competition way way back in 2009 and set the tone for his style of dark yet playful humor driven by strong characters.

His life changed the day he released his dreamy short, The Ghosts, online and sent him down a new path to his debut feature, a Black List-honored script, and a pilot deal with Hulu for a new series.

In 2009, an unknown effects-laden sci-fi short, Panic Attack, grabbed the attention of Hollywood proving the internet had opened a new path for aspiring directors. That success spawned thousands of CG-savvy imitators.

We're in the midst of a creative revolution with technology reshaping every aspect of filmmaking as we know it. These are the stories from a new generation of filmmakers blazing new trails.