Filmmakers Don Hardy and Dana Nachman tell us that the real challenge in affecting change in the use of chemicals in everyday products can be found in the powerful lobbyist groups. This is a David and Goliath scenario.

"I like the feel of a book more than an iPad or Kindle," says actor Geoffrey Rush. "It's one of the few places where I think you can get lost in your own imagination with a very simple tool."

Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF) Stark Insider "Best Of" reel featuring some of our favorite moments. James Franco, Annette Bening, Elizabeth Olsen, Robin Williams, and many more.

"People sometimes ask why bother about animals, when there's so much human suffering. But it's not a choice of one or the other."

Immediately I wanted to know how. How did he do it? How did he manage to capture such vivid imagery... and, of course, what camera did he use?

"I want to go down on the ship with my fist raised. But I don't take myself too seriously," says actor and director Mark Duplass. Watch as he discusses filmmaking, signing big name actors, being frank about the creative process.

No doubt this is a quirky, character-driven study. It's not the destination that matters, as they say, but the journey.

With her new film 'Effie Gray', one-time child star Dakota Fanning is out to once again prove that she has what it takes to command the big screen.

A review of 'You Will Be My Son'. How does the intergenerational drama compare to other wine films that came before it such as 'Sideways' and 'Bottle Shock'?

The Mill Valley Film Festival (Oct 3 -13) will host the world premiere of THE HUMAN EXPERIEMENT, a Sean Penn narrated documentary that explores the dangers of chemicals used in everyday products.