If you’re like many Americans, some of your favourite memories are probably of moments you spent in the theatre, leaned back in your chair, munching on popcorn, and enjoying movies on the big screen. Perhaps you even decided you’d like to become a filmmaker yourself. Chances are you realise it will take a lot of […]
Just because you can turn a camera on doesn’t mean you can call yourself a filmmaker. In the same way you can’t hold some brushes and call yourself a painter. Or sit at a computer and call yourself a writer. Creating viable stories in the visual media requires craft and skill. And oh yes – […]
Great filmmakers have the innate ability to capture a beautiful scene out of an ordinary situation. They have an excellent eye for detail and are intrinsically talented in detecting natural beauty. With the masterpieces filmmakers can create, the industry is naturally tough to get through. Hence, if you wish to have a place in this […]
Have you ever had a domestic technical issue? Like a leak, flood or a burnt electric circuit? Or, have you ever wanted a new bedroom closet or a room decorated. Who do you call? Handyman Or Contractor? It’s a handyman of course. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with a good, old fashioned handyman. A […]
Making a film is hard. Making a film and raising a child is harder. However, I did find that by becoming a mom, I learned new and more efficient skills to be a better film producer. Who else could function on almost no sleep, change a diaper in less than 30 seconds, change your child’s […]
Filmmaking is a brilliant industry – it takes the mundane and makes it magical. Yet underneath all this glitz and glamor, there’s a seedy side – its environmental impact. The Conversation reveals several real-world effects still being felt today in natural environments due to unsustainable filmmaking. It’s easy to mistake the depth of the impact […]
There’s no denying that we are currently living in the age of mega-budget movies. Industry headlines are often dominated by the millions of dollars (plus points) that actors are making. We are certainly no longer that surprised when confronted with the idea that Avengers: Endgame (2019) carried a $350+ million budget — including a wince-inducing […]
Having a good creative idea for a project is easy: you just need talent, work, and a little luck. However, to know how to finance a short or another of your longer ideas, a much greater effort is required. If you are looking to produce creative material you need to understand all the basic processes […]
The UCLA College of Social Sciences recently released its comprehensive annual study of gender and ethnic diversity in filmmaking. It’s entitled The 2020 Hollywood Diversity Report. Among other discoveries, it revealed that although the casting of women and people of colour has improved in recent years, these groups remain underrepresented among executives and writers. Observing […]
Congratulations. You’ve decided you want to make a movie: a short, feature or documentary. You most likely have a ball-park figure of how much money you’d like to have in your jeans to make this happen. Don’t worry! There’s many smart routes to finance your film. Wait a minute, first things first. Getting film finance […]
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