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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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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.…
Hollywood North: Vancouver Film Industry
What is Hollywood North and what does it have to do with the Vancouver film industry? The answer is, EVERYTHING! Read more to see what makes Vancouver a hub for Canadian film production.
If you're a film fanatic or as aspiring filmmaker,…
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…
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,…
5 BENEFITS OF FILM PRODUCTION TRAINING
Looking to break into the film industry? Here are five benefits of film production training.
By: Sophia Lin
As they say, the hardest part about getting started... is getting started. While it this may be true, it doesn’t necessarily…
HOW TO CONDUCT A DOCUMENTARY INTERVIEW
Wondering how to conduct an extraordinary documentary interview? Here are 6 documentary interview tips from award-winning documentary filmmaker Julia Ivanova.
By: Sophia Lin
Making a successful, compelling documentary is no easy task.…
How To Make Money in Film After School
You’ve finished film school… now you're wondering what’s next? Here are six ways to make money in film after school.
By Kennedy Randall
Though the next chapter of your life may be nerve-racking, it is also an incredibly exciting…
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