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Vancouver A Hotspot For Fantasy and Sci-Fi Film

  Super, Natural British Columbia. As a filming destination, we could easily lose the comma in our provincial slogan. As the unofficial ‘Hollywood North’, Vancouver draws in a huge number of sci-fi and fantasy productions, and has hosted everything from major blockbusters and prolific television series, to cult classics with rabid fanbases. There are several […]

Shooting in Vancouver: A Cinematographer’s Guide

Vancouver is a premier location for shooting film and TV. But what artistic edge does it have over other major cities? Here are 5 factors that differentiate shooting in Vancouver. 1. Vancouver’s higher latitude means extended daytime shooting hours during summer–­ a huge boon for productions shooting on a tight timeline. During peak filming season, […]

In Focus Alumni Win Storyhive

A huge thanks to everyone who supported Pull Focus Alumni on Storyhive! We’re excited to announce that TWO projects by our alumni have won $10,000 grants . Quite a feat, considering there were over 100 projects in the running. The teams are now hard at work in the pre-production stage of their Web Series’ pilots, […]

Creating Your Digital Strategy: Key Points

It’s no secret that the digital age has radically transformed the film and television industry. With box office sales declining, and people cutting their cable in favour of online streaming, producers are scrambling for ways to monetize their content. Pull Focus recently had the pleasure of hosting Matt Toner, a digital media producer, entrepreneur and […]

A Look At The World Of 4K Recording

Since introducing the GH4, Panasonic has become the newest competitor in the Ultra HD scene. With AV enthusiasts increasingly turning towards 4K, we’re taking a look at some of the current players in 4K recording. Red Epic Dragon RED is one of the best known brands in the Ultra HD world, and has a reputation […]

Cinema Verité and Authenticity

Imagine you are out for dinner with two of your close friends. The conversation is candid, and flows from one topic to the next. One of your friends pulls out their phone, and begins recording the conversation. Does the dynamic change? Do you speak as freely as you did prior to being recorded? Documentary film […]

Why Go To Film School: Beyond the Basics

There is a lot to consider when deciding to go to film school. Because it is a creative art, some may even argue that filmmaking can’t be taught in a classroom, and is better learned on your own. As an independent film school we’re all for indie productions and a DIY ethos. But, we also […]

Lights, Camera, Action: Odd Jobs On Set

There is a dedicated team of on set film crew members behind every moment of movie magic. From lights, to sound, to art direction, each department is essential in its own way. But what role do production assistants and others in entry level film positions play? They may not get the same accolades, but their […]

Making a Film: From Concept to Completion

Every great film begins with an idea – but the work really begins when you start turning that idea into a film, as Documentary Diploma alumni Javier Ojer discovered. A collaborative project between Javier, classmate Mik Turje, and the Pull Focus mentorship team, “Hands in the Dirt” explores issues around urban farming and agriculture. “In […]