by Nick LaRovere | 20 March, 2019 | Filmmaking, Screenwriting
So, you want to make a great short film? One of the first steps to making a memorable short film is understanding what is unique about the short film format and how to use it to your advantage. While visual storytelling is an important part of your short film (and you...
by Ivy Jelisavac | 14 March, 2019 | Acting, Directing, Filmmaking
My comedy series Relationshit (now on Amazon Prime) was financed out of my own pocket – and has a cast that appeared in Star Wars Rogue One, Mission Impossible, Avengers, and British TV drama. Getting high caliber cast onto your no budget production may not be...
by Naysawn Naji | 5 March, 2019 | Filmmaking, Producing
Getting a foot in the door of Hollywood isn’t for the faint of heart. It takes years of gruntwork, a slew of side hustles, and an unsettling amount of unpaid internships. You also need talent. Instead of waiting around for someone to notice you, it’s becoming...
by Col Spector | 28 February, 2019 | Documentary, Filmmaking
I work as a documentary consultant and and story editor for documentary filmmakers who are looking to dramatically improve the quality of their films – before, during and after shooting. I work with new filmmakers as well as seasoned documentary makers. I’m the...
by Daniel Dryan | 26 February, 2019 | Acting, Film History, Filmmaking, In Our Opinion
We often know something about a film based on who’s in it. Once they’ve found a niche, many actors enjoy occupying that role again and again. Being typecast like this has its appeal. It can mean regular work. Think of Tom Cruise and the amount of leading action roles...
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by Erin Sastre | 21 February, 2019 | Book Review, Directing, Filmmaking, In Our Opinion, Technical Craft
Ask anyone for a list of the most prolific and artistic filmmakers, and Quentin Tarantino will most likely be on it. His work is so distinctively identifiable that anyone who views one of his films will instantly recognise it as his. In addition to the artistic use of...
