Entries by writer@infocusfilmschool.com

Five Films to Watch at the Vancouver Chinese Film Festival

Join the Vancouver Chinese Film Festival for their renowned film screening on August 9th! Taking place next month, the Vancouver Chinese Film Festival has set to screen various films relating to Chinese culture. By merging Canadian and Chinese audiences the festival allows Chinese culture to be seen by audiences at home and abroad. Their mission […]

How to Make Your Film Industry Resume Stand Out

Looking for film resume tips? Having trouble standing out against the crowd? No need to worry, we will teach you how to make your film industry resume stand out. By: Sophia Lin How do you create a resume that dazzles at first glance? Research has shown that a recruiter will typically spend only 7 seconds […]

Jordan Peele’s Nope (2022) – What Makes Jordan Peele So Good at Horror?

Learn more about the multi-talented filmmaker’s genius and the highly anticipated film, Jordan Peele’s Nope (2022). By: Sophia Lin There’s no doubt you’ve heard of the famous mind behind some of the best horror movies out there, from Get Out (2017) to Us (2019). Not to mention, one of the screenwriters for Candyman (2021) and […]

Six Great LGBTQ+ Films

Looking for some films to watch this weekend? Check out six of our favourite LGBTQ+ films.  By: Kennedy Randall Though pride month should be every month, it offers us a chance to learn more about LGBTQ+ history and experience. A way that we can do this is by taking a look at some LGBTQ+ films […]

What is the Difference Between 2D and 3D Animation?

Wondering what is the difference between 2D and 3D animation? We have the answers to all of your questions! By: Sophia Lin Animation sits at a unique position in the film industry. As one of the few fields to have astronomically advanced in the past few decades, it also holds the record as one of […]

Interview with the Founder on Being Queer in the Film Industry

We sat down with the founder of InFocus Film School on his experience being queer in the film industry, some of his career highlights, and his favourite queer filmmakers! By: Kennedy Randall In January of 2010, founder Steve Rosenberg opened InFocus Film School’s doors to the public. For the past 25 years, Steve has been […]

7 Indigenous Filmmakers In Canada That You Need to Know

Here are seven Indigenous filmmakers located across Canada that you need to explore! By: Sophia Lin With National Indigenous Peoples Day around the corner, we are spotlighting some of the incredible Canadian Indigenous filmmakers in the business today. Working as directors, producers, screenwriters, and actors, these talented artists have lent their skills and unique voices […]

8 Great LGBTQ+ Filmmakers

Film has been home to queer and LGBTQ+ people, visibly or not, for the entirety of its history. Here are eight LGBTQ+ filmmakers still paving the way today! By: Kennedy Randall From pioneering gay director John Waters, to Canadian LGBTQ+ filmmakers making waves in the film festival scene, trans filmmakers, and queer filmmakers of colour, […]

Become a VFX Artist – Everything You Need to Know About a Career in VFX

Wondering how to become a VFX artist? We have everything you need to know about how to learn VFX compositing and make your mark in the industry! By: Kennedy Randall Visual effects (VFX) makes up the computer-generated images that you see on the screen. Whether it’s the monster that comes out from under the bed, […]

Networking in the Film Industry – 6 Strategies

Looking to start networking in the film industry? Here are six tips on how to connect with other filmmakers! By: Sophia Lin A career in film can be kickstarted from a multitude of places, in a multitude of ways. However, nearly every one of those possibilities involves one key ingredient: a network. And not simply […]