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Pictured above: Behind-the-scenes of the independent feature film, “Call of the Hunter.” The movie has a folklore/legend-based story. It follows the traditions of “Hammer House of Horror.” Written By Anthony Straeger Times have changed through the novel coronavirus pandemic. The cause and effect on filmmakers, film festivals and cinemas have been profound. But, creativity… …
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Pictured above: David B. Carren wrote and directed in Texas the film, “Waiting for Sandoval.” The production utilized a cast and crew made up entirely of students from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Written by David B. Carren In Next Level Screenwriting: Insights, Ideas and Inspiration for the Intermediate Screenwriter, the advanced… …
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“There are many, many nouns for the act of looking – a glance, a glimpse, a peep – but there’s no noun for the act of listening. In general, we don’t think primarily about sound. So, I have a different perspective on the world; I can construct soundscapes that have an effect on people, but… …
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Here’s what 3 award-winning filmmakers share about that topic… Pictured above: Photo taken in Saskatchewan, Regina, Canada, by RoyalZProduction on a music video set shooting a performance scene. Follow @royalzproduction | royalzproduction.com “Should I Go to Film School, or Get a Job?” “I think it really depends on where you want to end… …
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Marketing Your Movie for Film and Video Makers – Effective Campaigns Start Early by Robert Marich If all goes as planned, at the end of production a film or video maker will have a finished movie. But will that movie have an audience? Effective positioning of a film to connect with audiences needs start at… …
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by Fred Ginsburg, C.A.S., Ph.D. The ideal internship is an opportunity for the student to observe and participate in the day to day activities of the production company. The student gets to experience what really goes on behind the scenes, such as sitting in on meetings, overhearing conversations, spending time on the set, watching over… …
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By Peter Warren, CSC I have had my eye through a viewfinder professionally for almost 40 years. At 62, I am still as busy as ever. My wife recently retired, and she asked me when I’m going to retire, and I said, “I guess when the phone stops ringing.” I am a freelance Videographer… …
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As a busy freelance Re-Recording Mixer / Sound Designer and college educator, I get asked a lot about starting out, or making an upward move, in the industry. The answers to these questions are not so different than they were seventeen years ago when I was asking them, but there are some new wrinkles updated… …
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Networking for Your Next Job in the Time of Covid By Amy DeLouise If you’ve just graduated from college or grad school, or if you’ve been downsized or furloughed, looking for work can be daunting. And now that physical networking events have been replaced with Zoom happy hours, and many companies are restructuring, it can… …
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By Kristen Baum There’s this joke in New York City in which someone asks a local, “How do I get to Carnegie Hall?” only to be met with the answer, “Practice.” Many young composers ask a similar question: “How do I get to Hollywood?” Aspiring film composers want to know how to find film composing… …
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by Tushar Unadkat In today’s competitive social media presence and an increasingly individualized society, it is vital to understand the importance of branding. Your branding influences your business development, whether you are an actor, art director, music composer, makeup artist, producer, or any other part of the filmmaking industry. Branding is the ongoing process of… …
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Looking Through a Different Lens By Shane Stanley If you’re like many of us and have stayed in isolation since mid-March, you’re probably more than antsy to return to class or get back on set. It’s safe to say we’ve all grown a bit stir crazy and of course need to make a living. I… …
