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3 Essential Skills Famous Directors Learned in Film School
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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…
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May 31, 2019
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Film School: Is It Right For Me?
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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…
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April 16, 2019
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Five Ways to Fund Your Film Project!
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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…
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April 5, 2019
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how to adapt a short story into a feature film
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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…
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April 4, 2019
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the art of production design
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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…
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February 14, 2019
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BRING YOUR 3d character to life five simple steps
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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…
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February 5, 2019
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How to Work with Animals in Film
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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…
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April 17, 2018
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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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