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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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4 Wildly Different Movie Styles You’ll Explore at Filmmaking College
Whether you’re a globally successful director or a highly specialized production crew member, one of the most important attributes you can have as a professional in the film industry is adaptability. Being able to apply your talents…
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4 Possible Career Paths for Film Production School Graduates
Many passionate movie fans dream of a career in the film and television industry, but never pursue the idea. They tell themselves that it’s too competitive, or too unstable, or that only a select few are able to find steady work. These…
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