Directing for the Cut
Change of Distance, Change of Angle, and Action within the Scene by George Avgerakis It has often been said the
Directing
7 Important Documentary Tips: Inspirational Quotes from Filmmakers
“Try to write the whole film out on paper before you shoot a frame. Write the narration or what you
SPIKE IS GONNA KILL ME
SPIKE IS GONNA KILL ME By Nandi Bowe By the time I met Spike Lee, he had already burst onto
Passion and Your Story
By Michelle Danner My desire to tell stories on film started a couple of decades ago, and whereas an
Co-Writing with the Director
By Steven Joshua Morrison 26 and a half drafts. 3 months of work. And one hell of a discouraging time.
How To Be A Female Filmmaker
DIRECTING TIPS How To Be A Female Filmmaker By Rachel Feldman There are many filmmakers who do not want their
Michael Goi, ASC, ISC – Filming, “Words on Bathroom Walls”
With a last minute shooting fill-in position and a limited schedule, Michael Goi, ASC recalls a seamless production with on-set
Yubo Song on Directing Award-Winning Student Film, A WINTER WITHOUT SNOW
StudentFilmmakers Magazine: Some first-time storytellers might find the short film form challenging. When it comes to putting together a short
Film Directing Insights from Greg Takoudes
StudentFilmmakers Magazine: What was one of the most important things you learned while working on set? Greg Takoudes: Simply, to
Addison Dlott on Directing Award-Winning Student Documentary, “Queen of the Dinosaurs: A Wrestler’s Story”
StudentFilmmakers Magazine: What are some discussion topics you’d love to see people have after they watch, “Queen of the Dinosaurs:
Sabina Vajrača on Directing Award-Winning Student Film, VARIABLES
StudentFilmmakers Magazine: Your award-winning short film, “Variables”, is inspired by a true story. Can you tell us more about the
Darius Dawson on Directing Award-Winning Thesis Short, A RODEO FILM
StudentFilmmakers Magazine: What are some discussion topics you’d love to see people have after they watch, “A Rodeo Film”? Darius