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What is Auteur Theory in Filmmaking?
What is Auteur Theory in Filmmaking?
by Ryan Uytdewilligen
In short, an Auteur is an artist who applies a high amount of stylistic control over their craft. In the case of Auture Filmmaking, this would be the director.
In…
Why Shoot Film In Vancouver?
What Makes Vancouver So Good for Movies?
Written by Freddie Kim
Shooting in Vancouver has become a haven for film and television. Vancouver is considered a premier location, and was affectionately given the nickname "Hollywood…
Martha: A Picture Story – Interview with Documentary Filmmaker Selina Miles
Written by Clarence Sponagle
Martha; A Picture Story is a documentary reminding us that one passion can lead to others, one person's drive can be addictive and that some of the best storytelling is through art.
Martha Cooper…
Heavy Hitting HorrorFest Brings Carnage to Whistler’s Festival Circuit
AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH HEAVY HITTING HORRORFEST'S FUNNY AND UNPREDICTABLE FESTIVAL DIRECTOR: FEET BANKS
Written by Johnny Papan
Whistler's Heavy Hitting HorrorFest describes itself as a "one night, balls to the wall…
5 Films You Didn’t Know Gave Vancouver Film Students Jobs
Is there a better place to shoot a movie than Vancouver? With its versatile cityscape, beautiful forestry and mountain surrounds, and temperate climate, the city provides the perfect backdrop for almost any story you want to tell. Filmmakers…
Five Films That Used Visual Effects In Super Subtle Ways
By Victor van der Merwe
The world of visual effects is becoming an ever more crucial part of the film industry. CGI and 3D modelling is not just for monster movies and aliens anymore and as movies evolve, it is amazing to see what the…
Five Tips for Scouting the Perfect Location
By: Ryan Uytdewilligen
What’s the motivation for your movie’s location?
If you are going make your on-screen dream a reality, you’ll need actors, props, a screenplay, and a crew. But you can’t forget the most important physical…
3 Essential Skills Famous Directors Learned in Film School
Acclaimed director and film school graduate Ang Lee said: "If there's one thing I've learned, it's that you can never learn enough." That is especially true when it comes to film.
The benefits of a formal filmmaking education cannot be…
Film School: Is It Right For Me?
Written by Ryan Uytdewilligen
To film school or not to film school, that is the question! The budding filmmakers of tomorrow are faced with this weighty choice – rush out into the world and make movies on their own or take…
Five Ways to Fund Your Film Project!
Written by Victor van der Merwe
The one thing all filmmakers have in common is the problem of finding money for a project. Steven Spielberg has that problem, David Lynch has that problem and yes, first time filmmakers have…
How to Adapt A Short Story Into a Feature Film
Written by Felicity Flesher
Adaptations have become a forefront in cinema. Feature films today are based on all kinds of intellectual property including video games, comic books and literature. Writing an adaptation is a great…
The Art of Production Design: Who, Why, & How
Written by Johnny Papan
The art department is in charge of the decorative, tangible visual aesthetic of cinema. It’s responsible for how a character dresses, why they dress that way, what their house looks like, what their…
BRING YOUR 3D CHARACTER TO LIFE IN FIVE SIMPLE STEPS
By Johnny Papan
https://youtu.be/YLsAP8jMIr0
The word animation derives from the Latin word aminare which means “to give life to.” This is exactly what animation is about, giving life to something that once did not have…
How to Work with Animals in Film
Who doesn't love animals in film? Whether to delight or to scare, animals have played some of the most iconic roles. Where would we be without Lassie or Airbud? Or the nameless horde in Birds?
So let’s say your script…
The Top 5 Must-Know Women Filmmakers
by Petar Petrov
When people think of successful women in the film industry, the first image that comes to mind is probably something along the lines of a talented actress which is like a robust tool in the hands of a master…
OSCARS 2018: Comparing The Top 3 Writer-Directors Nominated This Season
By Johnny Papan
The Academy Awards were created to recognize excellence in the hard-working world of cinema. Embarking on its record 90th ceremony this year, the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California will be hosting the movie…
How To Work With Child Actors On Set
by Julia Courtenay
Child actors deliver some of the most riveting and moving performances on screen, as we've seen from Harry Potter to Matilda. Currently, the young cast of Stranger Things has charmed millions of viewers…
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