‘SIMULACRA’: A Journey into Experimental Filmmaking
“SIMULACRA” Gold Medal, 47th Student Academy Awards, Alternative/Experimental category A Conversation with Curry Sicong Tian, Jumai Yusuf, and Alexa Velasquez
Interviews
Interviews with filmmakers: cinematographers, directors, screenwriters, editors, actors, producers and crew members talk about their work, their careers and the lessons they have learned. Real stories and advice from people who make films and television.
Sound and Image: A + B = C
A Conversation with Jan Roberts-Breslin STUDENTFILMMAKERS: What is the relationship between sound and image in motion pictures? What is important?
Audio Production Tips from Peter Dowsett
Pictured above: Peter Dowsett in Metropolis Studios, London, working with an SSL 9000 J console. STUDENTFILMMAKERS: What is the relationship
Mark Sarisky Shares Audio Tips for Student Film Directors
A chemist turned audio engineer and musician, Mark Sarisky has worked more than 35 years in the music industry as
Music in Film: What is Important?
A Conversation with Stephen B. Ward In addition to over 30 years as an educator in Music Technology, Stephen B.
Lighting the Narrative: A Conversation with David Moxness, ASC, CSC
Q. How does a project’s genre influence your approach to lighting? David Moxness, ASC, CSC: Regardless of genre, story comes
David Bowles Discussed 3D Audio and Shares Audio Tips for Students
STUDENTFILMMAKERS: What is 3D Audio, and how is it different than Surround Sound? David Bowles: 3D audio captures the Z
Elisa Maria Nadal on Her Student Academy Award Finalist Film
“Prisoners of the Body” is a metaphorical exploration of movement itself. Music accompanies its journey into the world – along
Rodrigo Chapoy on His Student Academy Award Finalist Short “Bear With Me”
Can you tell us about the development and pre-production stages? Pre-Production Rodrigo Chapoy: The pre-production stages were really rough and
Di Lu on Her Student Academy Award Finalist Animation “Super Generic”
Di Lu is an animator who graduated from Ringling College of Art and Design in 2020. By studying the whole
A Conversation with John Simmons, ASC
Shed Some Light Exclusive Interview with John Simmons, ASC You were nominated for Outstanding Cinematography for a Multi-Camera Series (2020)
A Film Director’s Bird’s Eye View
Mick Hurbis-Cherrier: A Film Director’s Bird’s Eye View What changes have you seen in narrative filmmaking over the years? Mick