Oct 27th, 2006 · For some Halloween costume ideas, Robert Siegel talks with Laura Bennett. She was the runner-up in this season of the hit Bravo TV series Project Runway. Bennett, the mother of five children -- with a sixth on the way -- says people should stick with the scary theme for their kids. She recommends tin foil if you're making a last-minute run to the supermarket to make a costume on a shoestring budget.
Aug 11th, 2005 · Bluesman Chris Whitley's career has flourished in the indie-label world of shoestring budgets and creative freedom, and he has an intensely devoted following on both sides of the Atlantic. Now, Whitley has a new album called Soft Dangerous Shores. It's a collaboration with renowned producer/engineer Malcolm Burn. Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers interviewed Whitley and has this profile.
Jun 21st, 2005 · Alex Chadwick discusses the independent film Cavite with the film's co-director Ian Gamazon. The hostage thriller, made for less than $10,000 in the Philippines, was shot on location in tough neighborhoods in the capital of Manila.
May 25th, 2005 · Film producer Ismail Merchant died Wednesday after a long illness. Merchant, the man who raised the money to get Merchant-Ivory films made, worked with director James Ivory and screenwriter Ruth Prawer Jhabvala to create gorgeous-looking literary adaptations made on a shoestring. The team's films included A Room With A View, The Remains of the Day and Howard's End.
Oct 18th, 2004 · Jonathan Caouette's unorthodox documentary Tarnation is the story of growing up with a schizophrenic mother. He assembled Super-8 footage and edited the film on his Mac. David D'Arcy talks to the young filmmaker.
Jul 30th, 2004 · How do you get to Africa on a shoestring budget? NPR's Tavis Smiley discusses tips for making the most of your trip -- and tracing African ancestry -- with attorney James White, co-author of the book Roots Recovered.