Written by Chris
If I tried to tell the story of my connection to the film world, it would fill a book. Almost everything though would be on the side of an admirer of film, rather than a creator. So why am I here in the midst of the filmmakers, when I’m not one myself? Maybe it’s partly… …
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Let’s talk less about technology for now, and more about story. Let’s say you’re starting your winter photo concept from scratch, and you’re not sure where to begin. A great exercise is to start with story. Listed below are ten winter story ideas. Do any of these story ideas inspire further exploration? If you haven’t… …
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Early birds, you can still enter FREE. We have extended the free entry period to January 25, 2023, for our Annual Winter Photography Contest. Looking for more inspiration? Here are even quick tips on how to add depth to your photos. Tip #1: Change Your Perspective Get down low, get up high, and experiment with… …
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Above photo by Allef Vinicius. Follow IG @sete.ph What if your winter wonderful is as sunny as summertime, or as hot as a Hawaiian volcano? Here are some quick, helpful photography tips for “sunny” winter photos. When your winter stories have no snow, no ice, and no signs of chill, frost, or cold weather. These… …
Written by Lili
The pandemic cancelled all major events in my country. For two years, everything was postponed or cancelled. I have been waiting for things to get better because I really missed going to a conference. During these years, there were many online events and I attended a few of them. But I really missed meeting real… …
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Pictured above: Filmmakers and festival managers drop by the Student Filmmakers Magazine exhibit booth at the NAB New York Show in Manhattan, NYC, to say hello, pick up magazine editions, and network. How to Maximize Your Productivity at Film Festivals By Fred Ginsburg CAS PhD If you are fortunate enough to be able to attend… …
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“Unforgotten” Gold Medal, 48th Student Academy Awards, Animation category Q&A with Sujin Kim Sujin Kim is a visual artist, filmmaker, and tenure-track assistant professor of 3D Animation at Arizona State University. Kim received her MFA in Experimental Animation at California Institute of the Arts. Her experimental films have been exhibited and screened at many film… …
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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… …
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Photo taken by Chris Hartung, Filmmaker and Storyteller from Bielefeld, Germany. @chrishartungg | www.chrishartung.com Get Your Student Films Accepted into Festivals Now 10 Things You Can Do to Increase Your Chances of Selection By Bart Weiss I am taking a break from watching films for the Dallas VideoFest’s Docufest+ and thought I should let… …
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The Making of “The ARK” From Concept to Festival Premiere By Benjamin South Parked outside a remote hotel in England, Herbert and Jacinda are meeting for the first time. Both of them know what the mission is: Kill the woman in Room 29. But are they about to administer justice or commit cold blooded murder?… …
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(Pictured above: Liz receives 1st Place prizes, the ZEISS Loxia 2/50mm Lens, and Davis & Sanford ProVista 100 2-Stage Aluminum Tripod with 100mm Bowl from TIFFEN. A very special thank you to ZEISS and TIFFEN.) Exclusive Interview with Liz Guarracino Winner of the 2021 Winter Photo Contest: From the Tropic to the Arctic … …
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Photo by Brock DuPont. www.brockdupont.com Production Stills Photo Contest 2021 Call for Entries Production Stills are a valuable part of a filmmaker’s story. They capture moments behind the scenes that become great memories over the years, while the public can see the atmosphere and context in which the crew worked hard to create a great… …
