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The Top 5 Must-Know Women Filmmakers
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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…
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March 8, 2018
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Oscars 2018 Nominees Director great gerwig guillermo del toro jordan peele
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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…
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March 2, 2018
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How To Work With Child Actors On Set
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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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January 26, 2018
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The Invisible World of the Foley Artist
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The Invisible World of the Foley Artist

by Julia Courtenay   Foley—the addition of sound effects in post-production—is probably one of the most under-appreciated arts in film production.   The sound effects designed by Foley Artists are often as mundane…
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January 18, 2018
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Tips & Tricks for Setting Background
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Tips & Tricks for Setting Background

By Julia Courtenay   Part of the job of the Assistant Directors is setting Background (the non-speaking performers who create the atmosphere, a.k.a. “extras”). Background is as essential to the scene as any other element.…
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December 15, 2017
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5 Low-Budget Filmmaking Lessons You Can Learn from Paranormal Activity
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5 Low-Budget Filmmaking Lessons You Can Learn from Paranormal Activity

By Christopher McKittrick   Budget is always an issue for film students, so finding ways to stretch your limited funds on your student films is just as important of a skill as basic camera techniques. It’s not just about finding…
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October 20, 2017
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Thought & Action: How to Make a Book-to-Film Adaptation Not Suck
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Thought & Action: How to Make a Book-to-Film Adaptation Not Suck

by Henry Kulick   Film adaptations aren’t easy, but they do accelerate a major step in the creative process—crafting a completely unique story.   With a written work to rely on, the outlines of the screenplay already…
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September 29, 2017
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7 Essential Tips for Wedding Videographers
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7 Essential Tips for Wedding Videographers

by Renee Sutton   Dearly beloved, in the years following film school, you’ll likely pick up a side hustle or two. Taking on work as a wedding videographer is often viewed as a sweet summer gig, with the potential to make a good…
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August 18, 2017
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How to Write An Impactful Low-Budget Feature

by Johnny Papan   When it comes to modern-day cinema, there are a few key elements that will make or break the chances of your film getting made. One of the most important: money. With the millions upon millions of dollars it…
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July 21, 2017
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The Notebook kiss with Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams
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The Forced Evolution of Romance Films

by Henry Kulick   There's no genre of film that’s undergone more transformation than the romance genre. From the early days of Hollywood, romance has intertwined its way into almost every story in some way, but the films that were…
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July 14, 2017
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Student Academy Awards
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Student Academy Award Winners: Where Are They Now?

By Christopher McKittrick   Academy Awards aren't just for established, working filmmakers -- why not win one while still in film school? The Student Academy Awards (originally named the Student Film Awards) is the Academy…
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July 6, 2017
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Director Stanley Kubrick grew out of the Auteur Theory
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The Auteur Theory & Why You Should Become An Auteur Filmmaker

by Ryan Uytdewilligen   In the history of cinema, the grand legends most cinema buffs point to as their master source for inspiration are auteur filmmakers. From Scorsese to Kubrick, Lynch to Burton, Kurosawa to Mallick, the…
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June 30, 2017
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the fifth Transformers movie - Transformers 5 The Last Knight
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Calling All Screenwriters: Hollywood is Going to be in Desperate Need of Original Scripts

By Henry Kulick   The reboot “boom” is headed towards a crash but original scripts aren’t going anywhere anytime soon.   As Hollywood sinks its teeth into the early weeks of the 2017 summer box-office barrage, they…
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June 15, 2017
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5 Tips on How to Choose the Best Film School

If you’ve made the decision to pursue a career in the film industry, you have a lot of interesting years ahead of you. But before you can jump into award-winning positions on set, you need to start with a film school. Choosing the best…
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June 2, 2017
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What’s So Good About Drones in Film? (Besides Being Super Cool)

Drones, aka Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) or Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), are an increasingly integral part of film. Filmmakers are exploring the possibilities of this new, game changing technology and shooting scenes in ways never done…
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May 26, 2017
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Introducing Our Compositing Program & VFX Diploma Program

By Renée Sutton   From creating fantastical landscapes to trapping a boy in a boat with a tiger (Life of Pi), Visual Effects (VFX) have expanded the possibilities in film and television and made it cheaper to fulfill them. But…
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May 17, 2017
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Bruce Willis fires a weapon in Die Hard
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Violence & Weapons Safety for Films

Though we’re no longer building Colosseums to watch people die gruesomely, violence is still a fan favourite on the big screen. But just because the fights aren’t real doesn’t mean filming them isn’t dangerous. Having violence and…
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May 12, 2017
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Is Film School a Waste of Time?

Is there a good reason to invest time and money into film school or can it all be learned on the job?   On-set learning is better suited for those who are happy to stay in one department with one specific skill set. Those who…
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April 18, 2017
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