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Hollywood’s 4 Biggest Lies

Hollywood’s 4 Biggest Lies

by Elliot Grove | 13 April, 2020 | Filmmaking Career, In Our Opinion

I wrote Hollywood’s 4 Biggest Lies for a Raindance newspetter in 1993 or 94 – I can’t quite remember. It’s based on the teachings of Dov S-S Simens who first came to Raindance and Europe on April 4th 1992. This article has been cloned and...
[Book Review] Crazy Screenwriting Secrets by Weiko Lin

[Book Review] Crazy Screenwriting Secrets by Weiko Lin

by Ivan Phillips | 29 June, 2019 | Book Review, Filmmaking, Filmmaking Career

Introduction A good script can provide the recipe for a good film. Screenwriting itself is a craft which can be attempted by pretty much anyone, but it can be very difficult to master. A decent script can transform or take away from a film’s appeal. While a...
Hollywood’s 4 Biggest Lies

How They Say No In The Film Industry

by Elliot Grove | 26 May, 2019 | Filmmaking Career, In Our Opinion, Promotion, Marketing and Distribution

Funny thing about the film industry is that it’s all about communication. And all about being really clear about what you mean. When I wrote this article back in the mid 1990’s I had no idea that it would catch on so quickly, and become the hallmark of how...
National Pet Month: 7 Films to Watch in Honour of All Pets Throughout April

National Pet Month: 7 Films to Watch in Honour of All Pets Throughout April

by Charlotte Christy | 5 April, 2019 | Film History, In Our Opinion

Have you ever found yourself watching a film that includes an adorable pet, but heartbroken you can’t cuddle with it in person? You’ve given your neighbour’s cat a scratch, even offered to feed your sister’s hamster — but still, the pain of seeing that precious...
What Independent Filmmakers Can Learn From This Year’s Oscar Winners

What Independent Filmmakers Can Learn From This Year’s Oscar Winners

by Kathryn Butt | 8 March, 2018 | Filmmaking, Filmmaking Career, News

So, we all know who won by now. But what do the Oscars really mean for independent filmmakers? If nothing else, the Academy Awards are an opportunity to raise and discuss current issues within the industry and promote change in how we make films. As independent...
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