Can Films Make a Difference? Writing Consciousness-Raising Stories
By Catherine Ann Jones Do the stories we write change the world? Catherine Ann Jones explains how screenwriters can craft
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Directing Means Communicating
By Jonathan Moore A director who can’t communicate loses the set. Jonathan Moore explains how good directors communicate with cast
Storyboards: The Benefits to Production
By Mark Simon Time, money and communication: storyboard artist Mark Simon explains why productions that skip storyboards lose out, and
A Place in Heaven: Shooting a Film in Jakarta with Students
By Dean Yamada Dean Yamada describes ten days shooting A Place in Heaven in Jakarta with his film students and
What’s Filming in New York? Shooting on Location
By Matthew Perlman The USA series White Collar shoots on location in New York City. A look at how a
Plan for the Best, Prepare for the Worst
By David Lent “Choose your tools wisely.” Cameraman David Lent explains how to plan for the best and prepare for
Impatience: A Huge Career Stopper
By Christopher Keane Impatience is a plague among writers. Screenwriter Christopher Keane explains why sending your script out too soon
Audition Tips: How to Get the Right Actors for Your Films
By Peter John Ross Where do actors live and how do you get them in your movie? Peter John Ross
Shooting Effective B-Roll for Dramatic Films
By George Avgerakis George Avgerakis explains the four C’s of shooting effective B-roll for dramatic films: continuity, cutaway, client and
Auditioning Tips: Stay Organized, Prepared and Positive
Choose your auditions wisely, prepare like a pro and stay positive. Practical audition tips for film actors, from picking roles
Documentary Making Tips from the Trenches
By Melissa Chan From Tim Hetherington’s cameras in Afghanistan to student shoots, Melissa Chan shares practical documentary making tips learned
A Conversation with Documentarian Kirby Dick
By Stephanie Hubbard Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker Kirby Dick talks about choosing subjects, casting a documentary and whether to make a