I grew up in a farming community just north of Toronto. My family was protestant Christian, and we went to church every Sunday. At church I was versed in the ancient storytelling of the Biblical prophets. I remember well being terrified about the story of Daniel trapped in the Lions’ Den. I couldn’t understand why […]
Filmmakers understand that a movie’s set design can push or pull the viewer’s attention from the story. It’s understandable to be intimidated by huge commercial successes like 2023’s “Barbie” and 2024’s “Wicked” with their grandiose film sets, especially when you have a limited budget. However, it’s important to embrace the challenge and think outside the […]
You’re an amateur filmmaker getting ready to wrap filming on your latest project, and the next item on your to-do list is finding a way to clean the set thoroughly. It’s a daunting project, but one of the highest priorities on any film set. We’ve got you covered if you’re looking to find ways to […]
The film industry has always been at the forefront of technological innovation. We have had the advent of sound in the 1920s, and then the rise of computer-generated imagery (CGI) in the 1990s. Today, artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionise filmmaking and screenwriting in ways that were once unimaginable. While AI offers unprecedented opportunities […]
A divorce is an emotionally charged subject that filmmakers often tackle when creating stories that resonate with audiences. It is vital to depict these stories accurately. If you’re a filmmaker working on a divorce mediation screenplay or film, you may not be familiar with the complexities of the legal process. This is where a lawyer […]
Could Netflix and traditional streaming giants face a Blockbuster-style disruption? Industry experts warn that short-form content is emerging as their biggest threat yet. With audiences now devoting 2.5 hours daily to platforms like TikTok and Instagram, the shift toward bite-sized, high-impact viewing is accelerating — and streaming’s long-form model may struggle to compete. As 2025 […]
Independent filmmaking is a labour of love. I have yet to meet a filmmaker who would disagree. Filmmaking is also about telling stories that resonate deeply, with fewer resources than the big studios. However, the road to creating an independent film is paved with a complex series of unique challenges, especially when it comes to […]
When I started running the Raindance Film Festival in 1992, I had no formal training in reading or how to analyse screenplays. Over the next decade, I read and critiqued more than 2,500 scripts, including notable works like 51st State and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. This hands-on experience gave me a deep understanding […]
Some people make films to bring their creative vision to life, while others love collaborating and reaching a shared destination together. Filmmaking is a livelihood, and it’s poor for morale when the atmosphere gets bleak between takes. As a moviemaker, you should also focus on what’s happening off-camera. The environment you foster can influence the […]
Pornography is the ultimate dirty word, and a phenomenon about as far removed as possible from the conservative Christian environment in which I grew up. In my remote rural community, on the night before a wedding, the bride and groom were apprently forced to sleep with a large wooden beam on top of the covers […]
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