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    Valécia Pépin: InFocus Film School $10,000 Scholarship Winner

    Filmmaking is about telling stories. What makes a meaningful film is the story you tell and how you capture it. Filmmaker and radio-host, Valécia Pépin has the courage to share real stories on screen and the talent to produce them. InFocus…
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    May 18, 2022
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    How to Start Learning Filmmaking for Beginners

    Wondering how to start learning filmmaking? Keep reading for our 8 tips on how to get started in filmmaking for beginners. By: Kennedy Randall There is no single place to start learning filmmaking. Learning the craft is a long journey…
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    April 27, 2022
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    Graphis New Talent Annual 2022 Awards Five InFocus Graphic Design Alumni

    Five of our talent students have been featured in the Graphis New Talent Annual 2022! Check out their imaginative and creative designs below.  For new graduates or people new to the graphic design industry can attest it is daunting getting…
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    April 24, 2022
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    How to Become a Professional Screenwriter

    Wondering how to become a professional screenwriter? Keep reading for nine tips on how to get your start in the screenwriting industry.  By: Rachel Kim So we hear you dream of becoming a professional screenwriter. You're vibrating with…
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    April 21, 2022
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    3D ANIMATION TRAINING FOR BEGINNERS

    Considering 3D Animation training? Look no further - we have six steps to help you make your way in the 3D animation industry! By: Sophia Lin The 3D animation industry is booming with the rise of visual effects, the popularity of video…
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    April 10, 2022
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    6 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR FILM FESTIVAL SUBMISSION STAND OUT

    Applying or planning to apply to film festivals? Read on to find out 6 key ways to make your film festival submission stand out. By: Sophia Lin Every year, thousands apply to film festivals. From film students to aspiring filmmakers…
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    April 3, 2022
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    DIRECTING TIPS
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    A Career as a Director: 8 Directing Tips from Filmmaker James Genn

    Want to a career as a director but do not know how to get there? Here are eight directing tips from award-winning filmmaker James Genn. By: Sophia Lin One of the most highly coveted jobs in the film industry is none other than the…
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    March 28, 2022
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    Parks and Recreation Writer Norm Hiscock Talks About Becoming A Comedy Screenwriter
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    Parks and Recreation Writer Norm Hiscock Talks About Becoming A Comedy Screenwriter

    Wondering if screenwriting is for you? Get to know Canadian screenwriter Norm Hiscock writer for Parks and Recreation, Saturday Night Live, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine! By: Kennedy Randall Screenwriting is a hugely challenging and exciting…
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    March 24, 2022
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    How To Use A Walkie On Set – A Complete Guide

    Wondering how to use a walkie? Keep reading for our complete guide on using your walkie on set like a pro! By: Julia Courtenay Almost everyone on set will be using a walkie and they are pretty simple to use. Compared to a Smart Phone, they…
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    March 22, 2022
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    How To Get Hired at a Visual Effects Studio: Five Tips

    Wondering how to get hired at a visual effects studio? Keep reading for five tips on how to break into the special effects industry. By: Kennedy Randall Visual effects are everywhere in the entertainment industry. From movies, television,…
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    March 15, 2022
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    How to Pitch for a Film School Scholarship

    Do you have a story waiting to be told? This is your chance. We are offering a film school scholarship for the best pitch! Whether you have a great film idea, concept art for 3D animation and visual effects characters, or a personal story…
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    March 9, 2022
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    How to get hired at a 3D animation studio
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    How To Get Hired at a 3D Animation Studio: 5 Tips

    Wondering how to get hired at a 3D animation studio? Here are 5 tips on how to get work in the 3D animation industry. By: Kennedy Randall Animation is at the forefront of the entertainment industry. Now, more than ever before, studios…
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    March 7, 2022
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    6 FAMOUS SCREENWRITERS WHO WENT TO FILM SCHOOL

    Wondering if film school is right for you? Hear from 6 screenwriters who went to film school to learn what’s in it for you! By: Sophia Lin Filmmakers tend to debate the decision to go to film school, speaking of hands-on skills,…
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    March 3, 2022
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    Graduation Screening for Film Production 56

    With another semester of talented filmmakers heading out of InFocus's doors into the film industry, we are delighted to announce our graduation screenings for Film Production 56! From comedy to drama, thrillers and murder mysteries, there…
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    February 23, 2022
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    How to become a filmmaker after film school
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    How to Become a Filmmaker After Film School: An Interview with Film Director David Michan

    Wondering how to become a filmmaker after film school? Here are five tips from film director and InFocus instructor David Michán on developing in the film industry. By: Kennedy Randall The journey to becoming a filmmaker is not always…
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    February 17, 2022
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    5 Paths to Success After Film School
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    Five Paths to Success After Film School

    Wondering what to do next after film school? Here are 5 different paths our students have taken to success in the film industry. By: Kennedy Randall You’ve studied the in’s and out’s of filmmaking and honed your creative skills.…
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    January 31, 2022
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    7 JOB ROLES AND DEPARTMENTS IN ART DIRECTION

    Interested in set design? Keep reading to find out what job roles and departments are integral to art direction on set.  By: Sophia Lin Ever considered how the background in a movie comes together? Where do the props come from? Or…
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    November 22, 2021
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    10 Ways to Get Started in Graphic Design

    Looking to get started in graphic design? Check out 10 tips on how to get the ball rolling. By: Carmen DeCampo Graphic design is a very popular field, and it’s expanding year upon year. The combination of creativity, communication skills,…
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    October 18, 2021
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