The success of every filmmaker depends on their ability to create compelling stories that elevate reality, express genuine human emotions, and spark imagination and creativity. One of those iconic filmmakers who encapsulates that full spectrum is none other than Wesley Wales Anderson.
Before a film hits the silver screen, the journey starts and ends with the producer, and while there's much acclaim to be gained from the position, there's key lessons needed to be learned from the deep graveyard of projects that bombed.
For most emerging filmmakers, Sundance Film Festival is a rite of passage into making a name for themselves, so let's get a deeper understanding of what it's all about, what programmers are looking for, and how to better navigate the film festival circuit.
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.
We interviewed Troy Takaki, one of the leading editors in Hollywood about the world of post-production. He's worked on big projects like 'Hitch,' 'You,' 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid,' and much more.
David Lynch is an absolute gem of a filmmaker, so much so that his name has developed into jargon in the world of filmmaking. His creativity and unique style effortlessly shine through every film or TV series he directs and produces, as well as evokes an extreme surrealism and otherworldliness that stand the test of time.
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.
In 'Untold: This Is My Story,' Gina M. Garcia recounts the traumatic events that forever changed her life when she was abducted by a notorious kidnapper and killer at the tender age of eight.
Tim Burton has managed to hone his unmistakable eccentric visual style and equally nonconformist recurring themes throughout the course of his prolific career, and they are more than worth a look back at some of his greatest achievements.
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.
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.
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.
Today, short films have taken a different shape by building its own audience and market, creating its own stronghold in every major studio, and serving as an important currency for aspiring filmmakers to showcase their talents.
We had a conversation with Disney's Writing Program 2022 Finalist and Netflix assistant to showrunner and producer, Amaris Gagnon, who gave us an insider look into the entertainment industry.
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.
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.
Since Joel Coen announced his solo directorial debut, there's been wide speculation about the nature of the pair's split, but it turns out it was for amicable reasons.
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.
'Life Moves Pretty Fast - The John Hughes Mixtapes' includes music from some of his biggest movies like 'The Breakfast Club,' 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off,' and 'Pretty in Pink.'
Tim Burton has managed to hone his unmistakable eccentric visual style and equally nonconformist recurring themes throughout the course of his prolific career, and they are more than worth a look back at some of his greatest achievements.
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.
Whether you’re a studio-hired or independent filmmaker, securing the financial resources to get your creative idea from script to screen is always the heaviest cross to bear in the filmmaking process.
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.
We explore one of Hollywood's strangest reoccurring phenomena, "twin films." Exemplified in films like 'Capote' and 'Infamous' — with one striking Oscar gold with the other being relegated to irrelevancy.