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Let’s talk about casting for actors. I am currently working on a film project which has been challenging for me. For the PROJECT, When I approached known actors who are in the film industry, they not only showed attitude but also questioned my capabilities as a director, instead of saying a polite no and walking… …
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StudentFilmmakers.com is excited to announce an exclusive video interview with award-winning fight choreographer Kevin Inouye as part of our Community Interview Series. Join host Maura Nicolaita as she delves into the world of swords, scenes, and safety in period pieces with Kevin, who shares his valuable insights and experiences in the realm of fight choreography…. …
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Written By Sara Sue Vallee Okay, so you’ve booked a role in a play, movie or TV series, and now it is time for you to build this unique character. Building an authentic character takes time, patience and dedication. One must be willing to delve into all phases of the process in order to bring… …
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Photo by Jose Pedro Ortiz. YouTube @FilmColors 7 Insider Tips on Successfully Casting Your Film Succeed by Casting Great Actors Written by John Badham You can succeed as a director by casting great actors. This has saved more directors’ bacon than the Directors Guild wants you to know. Casting does not always emanate… …
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Photo by Natalie Parham. natalieparhamcreative.squarespace.com | Follow on Instagram @natalieparham 5 Ways to Get Electrified Performances from Your Actors Follow These Important Tips Written by Paul Cram (1.) Cast an Actor that Barely Needs to Act. If an actor’s persona is already 80 percent of the character, you need only to rely on the other… …
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Add Authenticity and Production Value to Your Independent Film Written By Fred Ginsburg, CAS, PhD Medieval. Crusader. Viking. Caribbean Pirate. Colonial/Revolutionary War. Civil War. Wild West. Victorian. Steampunk. Great War. WW2. Shooting a period piece can be expensive and beyond the budget of most small-scale filmmakers. Sure, you can wardrobe up a couple of actors…. …
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StudentFilmmakers welcomes Ana Talos to the Filmmakers Network! Ana Talos is a performer, narrator, production assistant, and aspiring producer. She sometimes performs using the pseudonym, Lauren Lemay. Originally born in Romania, Ana resides in Los Angeles with her two boys, her husband, photographer Kevin Break and their 4 cats. They live at The Jesus Wall Photo… …
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by Kevin Woods So, the script is ready, the locations secured, the budget is finalized, and the crew is in place. Looks like you are ready to shoot your movie. But whether this is your first time helming a movie, or if you are an experienced director, one thing is certain: you have to… …
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…And Where to Find Them by Scott Eggleston “A chain is only as strong as its weakest link” the old adage goes. Sometimes we as filmmakers (especially if we’re doing multiple jobs) concern ourselves so much with the technical side of things that we forget about a crucial element that can make a huge difference:… …
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By Sara Sue Vallee When beginning as an actor, you will often find yourself doing independent short films and indie feature films to build your portfolio and gather footage for your demo reel. Something I recently encountered working in independent productions is the importance of teamwork. Teamwork is crucial in this collaborative artistic industry, but… …
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StudentFilmmakers Magazine: Can you describe a day in the life of a fight choreographer? What does that entail? Kevin Inouye: It changes a lot. I think it’s worth mentioning the days not on set, since it’s easy to forget about prep time. Before we even get hired, there’s time hustling work, networking, and all the… …
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by Vanessa Daniels The relationship between an actor and director is important to the success of a film. Both roles carry the same objective; to get the best performances possible. How to most effectively and efficiently achieve it will greatly depend upon the director’s ability to coach the actor. (1) Speak the Actor’s Language…. …
