How to Begin Preparing for Submitting Your Films to Film Festivals

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 … Continue reading “How to Begin Preparing for Submitting Your Films to Film Festivals”

Writing for Film & TV | How to Survive the Room: Notes on Nightmare Notes

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 … Continue reading “Writing for Film & TV | How to Survive the Room: Notes on Nightmare Notes”

Mathew Price, CAS on the Art of Dialogue Recording and Audio Positions in Film & TV

“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 … Continue reading “Mathew Price, CAS on the Art of Dialogue Recording and Audio Positions in Film & TV”

“Should I Go to Film School, or Get a Job?

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 … Continue reading ““Should I Go to Film School, or Get a Job?”

Marketing Your Movie – Film and Video Makers

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 … Continue reading “Marketing Your Movie – Film and Video Makers”

Advice on Film Industry Internships

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 … Continue reading “Advice on Film Industry Internships”

Peter Warren, CSC on Getting His Start

  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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“Networking in Quarantimes” by Justin Matley

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 … Continue reading ““Networking in Quarantimes” by Justin Matley”

Networking in the Time of Covid

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 … Continue reading “Networking in the Time of Covid”

Become an Influencer and Improve Your Branding as a Filmmaker

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 … Continue reading “Become an Influencer and Improve Your Branding as a Filmmaker”