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Pictured: Austin Harris & Shane Stanley Take It on the Road: Behind the Scenes of “Night Train” Written by Shane Stanley I hope this finds everyone healthy and recharged ready to get back in the saddle making 2022 your most productive year yet! I am coming off back-to-back productions and jumping into post- on our … Continue reading “Take It on the Road: Behind the Scenes of “Night Train””
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Pictured: For “Apt. 2B” at the NY 48 Hour Film Festival with Catherine Frels, Gregory Isaac, Tracey Conyer Lee, Sean Harris and Tamar Kummel. Speed Filmmaking Do’s and Don’ts Teamwork on a tight timeline By Tamar Kummel I’ve done a dozen or so competition short films. You know the kind you hear about: You … Continue reading “Speed Filmmaking Do’s and Don’ts”
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Written by Snehal Patel Zoom lenses are an important tool for filmmaking in general, but even more important for multicamera cinematography. With the ability to quickly reframe, change focal lengths and maintain sharp focus, zooms become invaluable for achieving the shot under challenging conditions. Many cinematographers utilize zooms for various productions from films to television… …
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Zoran Dragelj is a Producer and Director from Vancouver, Canada. He is best known for his feature film, “Friends Like These”, which is currently being featured on Amazon Prime. In this video, Zoran is telling us more about his work, while providing helpful insights for filmmakers who are just starting. Watch the Video
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Written by Tony Westman csc, dga, dgc The director turned to me after blocking with actors and stunt performers and said he wanted the scene to have a brooding and threatening feeling at which point he left the set to have a coffee. There I stood along with my operator, 1st AC, key grip, gaffer,… …
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“Adisa” Silver Medal, 48th Student Academy Awards, Narrative (International Film Schools) Exclusive interview conducted by Jody Michelle Solis Kenyan-German short film, “Adisa”, directed by Simon Denda, stars Victoria Mayer, Jackline Wanjiku, Götz Otto, and Robert Agengo. Based on a true story – Susanne, chief diplomat and representative of the European Union, visits a remote village … Continue reading “Crafting ‘Adisa’: A Kenyan-German Short Film Journey That Challenges Filmmakers to Focus on Stories Over Self”
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Production Equipment Rental Advice from John Marino Key Ingredients To me, the key ingredients to a successful equipment rental company is not just the equipment you provide, but the service. Top 10 Rental Tips 1. Work with rental houses that have an interest in your project. 2. Try to use a one stop shopping style … Continue reading “Production Equipment Rental Advice”
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STUNTS Deputizing the Fight Coordinator Posse Quick Tips on Greatest Hits Written By Kevin Inouye Hey, you, behind the camera or editing suite! Congratulations, you’re now part of the stunt team. No, you won’t be set on fire, fall, or fight, but as with all departments, our work is only as good as what the … Continue reading “Deputizing the Fight Coordinator Posse”
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Photo by Jakob Owens. Visit his website at www.directorjakobowens.com. FILM BUSINESS Film Contracts in Indie Filmmaking What You Need to Know Written by Peter John Ross Have you ever heard of indie film success stories like Kevin Smith making “Clerks” or “Paranormal Activity” by Oren Peli? Well, what if they forgot to cross a “T” … Continue reading “Film Contracts in Indie Filmmaking”
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Pictured above: Photo by Siri Louis, Director of Photography, Video Creator. Follow Siri on IG at instagram.com/siri_ous. PRE-PRODUCTION Crew Your Video Shoot in 3 Steps Written By Richard Tiland What if you are planning for the production of lots of video content? What if you need to make it a dominant part of your media … Continue reading “Crew Your Video Shoot in 3 Steps”
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Written by Snehal Patel As a filmmaker, there is a lot to learn. It takes a lifetime of experience and education to continue creating compelling content. One of the most complicated topics to discuss about filmmaking is the photography. Cinematographers, who are in charge of delivering the photography, are always some mix of artist and… …
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How I brought my short film, “The Shadow,” from idea to film festival Written by Bridget Barbara Making your first film can feel terrifying, or even impossible. But if you view the process as a learning experience, you can reframe any problems, mistakes, or failures that arise as the necessary trials and tribulations that bring … Continue reading “You CAN Make a Movie with One Camera and a Small Group of Friends”
