Film Distribution FAQ
By Stacey Parks Distribution expert Stacey Parks answers the questions filmmakers ask most about distribution, sales agents, deals and getting
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A Hero’s Place in Parables and Legends
By Dana Dorrity What makes a hero worth following? Dana Dorrity looks at heroes in film, parables and legends and
Two Cameras: Yay or Nay?
By John Klein A second camera seems easy in the DSLR era. John Klein weighs when shooting with two cameras
Tips for a More Successful On-Camera Interview
By Sam Kauffmann Nothing is more basic to documentary than the on-camera interview. Sam Kauffmann shares tips for asking questions
Travis Walton Waugh Gives Life to Mystical Creatures
Filmmaker Travis Walton Waugh talks about the human characters and mystical creatures in his film, and how he designed and
Exclusive Interview with Michael Goi, ASC
By Kim E. Welch ASC president Michael Goi on the society’s outreach to students, starting out with 8mm in Chicago,
Dan Rush Discusses His Directorial Debut Everything Must Go
By Nash Choudhury Writer-director Dan Rush talks about his debut feature Everything Must Go, starring Will Ferrell, adapting Raymond Carver
Inside Casting Sessions
By Myrl Schreibman Casting is the single most important element of any film or show. Myrl Schreibman takes you inside
Starting Your Own e-Media Business
By George Avgerakis You already have the skills. George Avgerakis explains how filmmakers can start a media production business, find
11 Things Postmodern Films Do
By Sherri Sheridan Nonlinear time, puzzles and more: Sherri Sheridan lists 11 things postmodern films do and how writers can
How to Deal with Scene Stealers, Drunks, Druggies and S.O.B.s
By John Badham Every director meets a scene stealer or bad boy. Director John Badham explains how to handle difficult
Tips for Voiceover Auditions: 3 Key Steps
By Rob Kaye Auditions are a huge part of voiceover work. Rob Kaye shares three key steps to prepare, perform