5 Things You Can Do When Your Production Stalls Out
By Anthony Q. Artis Every startup filmmaker stalls out. Anthony Q. Artis shares five things you can do to get
How-To Be A Filmmaker Articles
Tools and Accessories for the Camera Assistant
By David E. Elkins, SOC Every assistant camera person needs the right tools. David E. Elkins, SOC lists the must-have
How to Design Effective Crowdfunding and Fundraising Campaigns
Filmmakers Klaudia Kovacs, Gleb Osatinski, Steve Taylor and John Trigonis share how to plan, launch and run crowdfunding campaigns that
Solo Shoots: Push Yourself to Be a Better Storyteller
By Patrick Moreau Shooting solo is daunting but far from impossible. Patrick Moreau explains how to plan and run a
Lighting for Depth
By Scott Spears Lighting faces gets easy, but creating depth is a challenge. Cinematographer Scott Spears explains how to light
Categories of Direction: Playable, Result and Demonstration
By Peter Kiwitt Peter Kiwitt explains the three categories of direction a director can give an actor, playable, result and
Audition Tips: How to Get the Right Actors for Your Films
By Peter John Ross Where do actors live and how do you get them in your movie? Peter John Ross
Shooting Effective B-Roll for Dramatic Films
By George Avgerakis George Avgerakis explains the four C’s of shooting effective B-roll for dramatic films: continuity, cutaway, client and
Auditioning Tips: Stay Organized, Prepared and Positive
Choose your auditions wisely, prepare like a pro and stay positive. Practical audition tips for film actors, from picking roles
Documentary Making Tips from the Trenches
By Melissa Chan From Tim Hetherington’s cameras in Afghanistan to student shoots, Melissa Chan shares practical documentary making tips learned
How to Write with a Partner
By Dana Weidman Dorrity Hollywood likes writing partners. Dana Weidman Dorrity explains how to choose a writing partner, split the
How to Use Action Verbs: A Quick Tip on Adjusting Intensity
By William Dickerson Film professor William Dickerson shares a quick directing tip: how to use action verbs to adjust the