1. All protagonists need a clearly defined goal I’m going to tell you something that many in the story-writing world find shocking. Only Hero stories need to begin with a clearly defined goal. Big breath. Virgin stories don’t know where the protagonist will land. It’s about awakening to her inner voice and trusting it. She changes […]
It was awards night at my first film festival in Houston, and a man introduced himself. His appearance screamed Hollywood. Trendy suit. Slicked back hair. Unwavering eye contact. This was the type of person film festivals were made for — not me. He held out his hand and assured me that we had so much […]
The roll of the die, the spin of the roulette wheel, the dealing of cards; gambling is an activity packed with suspense, thrill and intrigue. It comes as no surprise, then, that gambling and casinos feature heavily in some of Hollywood’s most well regarded and star studded films. So how have casinos been portrayed […]
As Mark Hamill returns to the role of Luke Skywalker and calls it an “unexpected gift, here’s a snapshot of other Luke’s currently bearing unexpected delights for us to sample. Luke Perry Formerly of Beverley Hills 90210, iconic Luke Perry has continued his successful TV career as well as a notable stage appearance in West […]
I recently completed my second low-budget feature, The Mirror, and thought I’d share some of my experiences in the hope they could prove useful to fellow filmmakers trying to get similar projects off the ground. Origins It had been two long years since my first feature Blooded (2011) had a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it release by the (now […]
Won’t forget, can’t regret. What they did before stardom. Some A-Listers built their careers on typecasting, others on diversity. Here’s a reminder of a few experimental roles before they became household names. Morgan Freeman, Street Smart (1987) Morgan Freeman is well-known as the white-suited God in Evan Almighty or the face of patience as […]
The career of this director is exactly like his films: crazy, unique and absolutely original. Terry Gilliam is the one of his kind. From his outstanding debut and milestone in the history of comedy that is Monty Python and the Holy Grail to his latest, individual work – The Zero Theorem, Gilliam proved that he […]
We made a movie, called Black Soup for 10,000 dollars. We shot it in Budapest, in 14 days, filming on 11 locations (!), had a bunch of great actors in it, guns, blood, luxury apartments, aerial shots, and even a helicopter. It premiered to a packed house (over 450 people) on a Friday night at […]
Producing moving image has never been so widespread and easily accessible. From Vines to music videos and low-budget films, you have the opportunity to share your personal vision through YouTube, Vimeo and many other online platforms. But before you do so, it is worth to check what are the rights and wrongs of creating, sharing […]
A mammoth budget does not necessarily guarantee box office domination nor does it mean it will earn critical acclaim. Filming limitations can lead to ingenuity, creative freedom and, more often than not, it becomes a labour of love rather than a business endeavour. Have a look below for our pick of the best low-budget movies […]
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