It's practically inevitable that Hollywood will jump at the chance to exploit the tragedy of the January 6 insurrection to make a blockbuster movie, and there's some impulses that I hope they avoid...
Edson Oda On His Feature Debut, ‘Nine Days,’ Winston Duke, Marvel Actors, & Working With Spike Jonze
On the eve of 'Nine Days' release, we had the opportunity to speak with Edson Oda about its metaphysical story, working with Duke and his fellow Marvel actors, the "surrealness" of collaborating with Spike Jonze, and more.
Whether it’s a student, independent, or studio-produced film, having the proper kind of funding is crucial in bringing a project to fruition. Here's some of the most effective ways to secure that funding.
One of Hollywood's top directors hasn't made a movie in over 2 years but it'll be interesting to see what his version of 'Dazed and Confused' could look like.
If you have imagination and can properly handle new technology, there seem to be no limits in making movies and TV programs.
Are you looking for ways to soundproof a room in your home? Maybe you're looking to build your own studio or practice room, or your own area to livestream or film video content. Whatever the case may be, here's some of the most effective methods today.
Tyler Taormina's debut feature, 'Ham on Rye', is a coming-of-age spectacle reminiscent of Richard Linklater’s 'Dazed and Confused' and Sofia Coppola’s 'The Virgin Suicides.'
With Scorsese and Scott now in their 80s, it's time for us to shift our focus to a new generation. Here's 5 rising filmmakers to keep an eye on.
Hollywood is a tough industry to break into but it is certainly not impossible. Let’s take an in-depth look into screenwriting contests and how they could help get one’s foot in the door.
With the increasing debate between film traditionalists and streaming services, and with the recent news that Netflix has pulled their films from Cannes, it's time to delve into what's at the heart of the issue.
Award-winning Asian filmmaker Jacky Song captivatingly transports us back to the '50s in his latest provocative, mind-bending short film 'Incognito.'
Everyone is entitled to their own film preferences and opinions, and nobody could say who’s right and who’s wrong. All we can do is keep the Kuleshov Effect in mind, try to take the filmmaker’s reputation out of it, and watch a film as it is.
Joan Wai, the director of the Academy's Nicholl Fellowships sat down with us to answer questions and give advice about screenwriting, competitions, and breaking into the film industry.
Filmmaker/director Louise Brix Andersen sat down with us to discuss how she developed her sci-fi short film 'The Pill', the process of remote filmmaking, and much more.
If you’re a filmmaker, writer, director, producer, or creative who is having a hard time finding your "artistic voice", we have some tips to help you get started.
The most talked-about filmmaker this Spring is a 76-year-old director who hasn't made a new movie since 2006, and yet, David Lynch is everywhere, at the forefront of both movie news and Film Twitter argument.
Filmmaking is expensive, but filmmakers have amazing tools at their disposal to tell stories of any shape or size, and their are few tools more powerful than single-location shooting.
This article is about those teachers that have stood out, that have challenged the norm, and made us question the basics and what we deem as fundamental. Highlighting what I think to be the most insightful tips on the craft of Screenwriting, I will list just a few, and hope that it will enlighten those who have reached a wall in their script or feel they need to make the hero/ heroine’s goal a little more challenging/relatable.
We got a chance to talk with rising writer/director Kenneth Dagatan about how he got into filmmaking, del Toro influences, his breakout Sundance horror film 'In My Mother's Skin,' and much more.
We got a chance to talk to rising director, Jacky Song, about developing his short film 'Incognito,' his journey to becoming a filmmaker, lessons he's learned along the way, and more.
Jiwon Choi is a rising artist by way of Seoul, South Korea and she sat down to talk to us about the feeling of being stuck between two cultures, K-Pop's global resonance and why it's a perfect vehicle for her work, and much more.
Having a great idea or story is rarely enough in Hollywood. Let’s take a look at some of the effective ways to pitch your story ideas to investors, buyers, and producers.
There are so many things happening around us that could potentially be the next best story ever told, which you could tell, only if you keep a positive mindset and reach for that phone in your pocket. Skeptics would say you're delusional for making such a move, well I'd say, at least you're living the dream.
Development hell is an industry jargon commonly used by key players to depict the extensive process of shaping a material or script into its best possible form before it gets the coveted green light for production.