StudentFilmmakers Community & Academy
So, You’ve Got Guns in Your Story | Make Smart Choices Around Prop Firearms
Written By Kevin Inouye Given my specialties, at least once a year someone forwards me an article about indie filmmakers almost getting someone shot… or sometimes ‘not almost’. No story you want to tell is worth the life of a crew member or your talent, so please, take the time ...
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Upping Your Career Opportunities in Film Production
5 Important Tips By Pamela Jaye Smith & Monty Hayes McMillan Pamela and Monty attended the University of Texas at Austin film school. They’ve spent decades working on all sorts of media in Hollywood and around the world, including the Arctic, the Andes, and SE Asia. Here are some ...
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Cindy Chupack Discusses Challenges as a TV Writer
Exclusive interview conducted by Camille Haimet Cindy Chupack is an Emmy-winning screenwriter, author, and executive producer. Though her essays have appeared in such publications as ...
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In Loving Memory of John Bailey ASC: A Cinematic Maestro Whose Legacy Transcends the Silver Screen
With heavy hearts, we pay tribute to the late John Bailey ASC, a visionary cinematographer whose artistry illuminated the world of filmmaking. In celebration of ...
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10 Easy Tips for Students: Filming Short Films on Your iPhones
In this digital age, smartphones have become powerful tools that can transform anyone into a filmmaker. If you’re a student filmmaker with limited resources, your ...
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Adding ‘Kick’ to Three-Point Lighting: Two More Lights You Can Add to Your Cinematography Arsenal by Chris Cavallari
Reference: StudentFilmmakers Magazine, August 2007. Adding ‘Kick’ to Three-Point Lighting: Two More Lights You Can Add to Your Cinematography Arsenal by Chris Cavallari. Pages 18 ...
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Production Stills Photo Contest 2021
Photo by Brock DuPont. www.brockdupont.com Production Stills Photo Contest 2021 Call for Entries Production Stills are a valuable part of a filmmaker’s story. They capture ...
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7 Inside Tips to Financing Your Independent Film
Pictured: Indie film crew. Photo by Sindre N. Aalberg. vimeo.com/cobrono Written by Stacey Parks Here are some basic approaches to financing your independent ...
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Mastering the Art of Networking: Unlock Opportunities as a Film Student
Film students must prioritize networking beyond camera skills by attending events, engaging online, finding mentors, collaborating with peers, and joining film communities to build meaningful ...
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Back in Brooklyn
Take a trip down memory lane with Marsha Graber as she gives a personal tour of growing up in the 1950s in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY. ...
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“One Big Problem with 4K: Camera features available on some 1080p HD cameras, but not in any 4K camera” by Eddie Barber
(Pictured above: Shooting FX’s Sons of Anarchy at their Studio Facility in North Hollywood, CA.) With 4K becoming more and more prevalent, there are still ...
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CINEMATIC TECHNIQUES: Love of Art, of the Land, and of Adventure
By Pamela Jaye Smith & Monty Hayes McMillan Visual media requires thoughtfulness, talent, and skill to make effective use of all the innovative as ...
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How to Make Kung Fu Films: 8 Training Secrets for Mastering the Art
How to Make Kung Fu Films: 8 Training Secrets for Mastering the Art” by Sherri Sheridan Kung Fu films need more than good fight ...
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So, You’ve Got Guns in Your Story | Make Smart Choices Around Prop Firearms
Written By Kevin Inouye Given my specialties, at least once a year someone forwards me an article about indie filmmakers almost getting someone shot… or ...
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