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InFocus Film School Instructor Julia Ivanova
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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…
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April 12, 2017
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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…
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March 28, 2017
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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…
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March 14, 2017
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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…
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March 7, 2017
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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…
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February 15, 2017
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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…
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February 7, 2017
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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…
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January 31, 2017
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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…
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December 13, 2016
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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…
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November 29, 2016
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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…
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November 22, 2016
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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…
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November 15, 2016
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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…
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November 1, 2016
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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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October 18, 2016
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How to Write Better Action Lines

By Robert Chomiak   Screenplays are a means to a finished film. Many industry people consider them blueprints. However, this comparison isn’t completely accurate. A well-written screenplay isn’t a sterile, skeletal, monochromatic…
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October 11, 2016
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The Return Of The Mockumentary

  This is Spinal Tap. Waiting for Guffman. A Hard Day’s Night. The second half of the 20th century saw the birth of an entirely new genre of film where fictional events were presented as truth: the mockumentary. From the very beginning…
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October 4, 2016
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InFocus Film School Profile: Film Director and Producer Mary M. Frymire

Film Director and Producer Mary M. Frymire has fearlessly grabbed the reigns of both Film Director and Producer for over 30 years. Traversing across Europe, South America and Asia, Frymire has worked on projects such as Martinique; Runaway Bay,…
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September 27, 2016
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2 Crucial Writing Tips for Adapting Short Films into Features at Film School

By Robert Chomiak   One of your shorts would make an excellent feature. You’re convinced of it.   But the task of writing a full-length screenplay can be daunting—which is ironic, because as a screenwriting instructor…
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August 25, 2016
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Cinematography Spotlight: 3 Lighting Tips for Film Production School Students

  Let’s talk about lighting! An often underestimated aspect of filmmaking and production, film/TV lighting has a major impact on the look and feel of every scene. Think Amelie’s warm tones, Citizen Kane’s dramatic high-contrasts,…
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August 17, 2016
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