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Photo by Jakob Owens @jakobowens1 Posted by Fred Ginsburg CAS PhD GROUP | Safety on the Set First rule: Make sure that it is a visible film set! There should be an abundance of lights, stands, grip gear, tripods/cranes, etc so that any idiot passing by can readily see that you are making a movie. … Continue reading “Some Basic Rules Regarding Firearms on the Set | Posted by Fred Ginsburg CAS PhD”
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Written By Kevin Inouye Given my specialties, at least once a year someone forwards me an article about indie filmmakers almost getting someone shot… or sometimes ‘not almost’. No story you want to tell is worth the life of a crew member or your talent, so please, take the time to consider how to go … Continue reading “So, You’ve Got Guns in Your Story | Make Smart Choices Around Prop Firearms”
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Caring for Every Frame/Word By Kevin Del Principe In his book, Making Movies, director Sidney Lumet wrote, “My job is to care about and be responsible for every frame of every movie I make.” This is the near religious, high calling for filmmakers and writers. It’s the work. Period. It’s also what I have … Continue reading “Caring for Every Frame/Word”
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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? … Continue reading “The Making of “The ARK””
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Calling all student filmmakers! On December 11th, 2020, there will be a revolutionizing virtual conference called StreamGeeks Summit, featuring iconic speakers such as Chris Thomas, Paul Richards, Tess Protesto, Ariel Viera, and many more who will cover the ins and outs of live streaming. Why does this matter to you? Because as student filmmakers, this … Continue reading “Why Student Filmmakers Should Take Advantage of the StreamGeeks Summit”
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SPIKE IS GONNA KILL ME By Nandi Bowe By the time I met Spike Lee, he had already burst onto the independent film scene with “She’s Got to Have It“ and “School Daze.“ He was doing things that no one had done and for a young, African American, woman filmmaker like me, he was an … Continue reading “SPIKE IS GONNA KILL ME”
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By Michelle Danner My desire to tell stories on film started a couple of decades ago, and whereas an actor could shoot several movies a year, a director stays with a project for an extended period of time, in my case, approximately 2 years. I have so much respect for independent filmmakers because I … Continue reading “Passion and Your Story”
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DIRECTING TIPS How To Be A Female Filmmaker By Rachel Feldman There are many filmmakers who do not want their job description to be gendered. I understand why one would feel that way in a perfect world, but it’s not a perfect world by any means. I am a woman director, a female filmmaker. I … Continue reading “How To Be A Female Filmmaker”
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By Sara Sue Vallee When beginning as an actor, you will often find yourself doing independent short films and indie feature films to build your portfolio and gather footage for your demo reel. Something I recently encountered working in independent productions is the importance of teamwork. Teamwork is crucial in this collaborative artistic industry, but … Continue reading “How to Be a Good Team Player as an Actor on Smaller Projects”
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Overcome the Challenges of Working with Temp Scores “To Temp or Not to Temp.” By Oscar Jasso Temp scores (as in temporary music) have been used more and more in recent decades, thanks to the amazing evolution of technology that allows music and film editors to borrow music from sources, such as songs or other … Continue reading “Overcome the Challenges of Working with Temp Scores”
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“Prisoners of the Body” is a metaphorical exploration of movement itself. Music accompanies its journey into the world – along five chapters, set in different scenarios. In this liaison of film and dance, the camera itself becomes the protagonists expression – and dances. www.prisonersofthebody.com Writer and film director Elisa Maria Nadal was born in 1985 … Continue reading “2020 Student Academy Award Finalist, Elisa Maria Nadal, on “Prisoners of the Body””
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