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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…

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…

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…

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…

A Never-ending Story: Julia Ivanova’s Limit is the Sky
by Renee Sutton
At the mercy of the world economy and great forces of nature, Julia Ivanova’s latest NFB documentary was a story that just wouldn’t stop unfolding. While no filmmaker can be entirely sure where they will end…

Film Festival Tips for New Filmmakers
If you love filmmaking, overdosing on popcorn, and waiting in line ups, then you’ve probably seen a film at a film festival before. Festivals have a certain exciting frequency to them as audience members, celebrities and filmmakers…

Shooting Without a Script: Improvised Cinema
No matter how much care a screenwriter may put into their script, it only takes one rogue actor with a penchant to ad-lib to completely derail their meticulously written dialogue. There are a number of infamous scenes that have come from…

Women in Film: Where They Are and How Far They’ve Come
by Renee Sutton
International Women’s Day is a global celebration of the social, cultural, and economic achievements of women around the world, and an opportunity to celebrate and reflect on some of the most badass women in film, both in…

Prompt Your Way to Better Screenwriting
Margaret Atwood eloquently captured the struggle of many emerging writers when she said: “If I waited for perfection, I would never write a word.” Although it’s much more romantic to imagine screenwriting as a god given talent…

Starting Your Own Film Production Company
Running your own film production company is an appealing prospect: being your own boss, hand-picking projects and being intimately involved in all aspects of production. Whether you are striving to make a living, or creating a launching pad…

Four TV Shows That Got Their Start Online
With networks like Comedy Central, HBO and truTV now picking up webseries as full length shows, the race to produce marketable content is on. Here are four tv shows that got their start online:
Drunk History
On August 6th, 2007 Mark…

The Reemergence of Super 16mm: Aesthetics & Practicality
By Freddie Kim
Cinematography in indie filmmaking is a constant negotiation between financial reality and creative vision. With that in mind, should indie cinematographers consider Super 16mm more seriously? There are some sound…

Stabilizing a DSLR Camera on a Budget
The versatility of the DSLR camera has made it a favourite among independent filmmakers. With a compact design that is highly compatible with small crews and Guerilla style shoots, the large sensor and wide selection of lenses have the potential…

How To Find Work In The Film Industry
There’s a saying that is frustratingly accurate when it comes to finding work in the film industry: “You can't get a job without experience, and you can't get experience without a job.”
Whether you are fresh out of film school, or…

What Can We Learn From Silent Films In The Digital Age?
The Art of Visual Storytelling
The era of silent films lasted from 1894 to 1929, and left a profound mark on the cinematic arts. Even today, with technology that allows us to shoot high quality videos on our smart phones, and download and use…

Hollywood Visits Film Students At InFocus
InFocus film students are acquiring the skills needed to work on a professional film set.
But what happens when a Hollywood production comes to a film school instead?
That’s precisely what happened when Warner Bros. was scouting locations…

Booms vs. Lavs
Boom Microphones vs. Lavaliers:
What's the Best Recording Mic?
Sound is often the most overlooked aspect of production for unseasoned filmmakers. Compared to the excitement that goes hand-in-hand with selecting the camera, sound can be an…
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