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Blackmagic Design Sneak Attack Strikes Again—Meet the New BMPCC 6K G2
June 25, 2022On the heels of its broadcast camera update, Blackmagic Design now releases the next iteration of the BMPCC ...

Merging Creativity with the Sustainability of the Ainu People—Learn More at SSFF & ASIA!
June 25, 2022The indigenous Ainu people can teach the world a great deal about living in harmony with nature. Short ...

Let’s Face Filmmaker Imposter Syndrome Together
June 25, 2022On this week’s podcast, we discuss serving a higher purpose as a filmmaker Also, the struggles of imposter ...

Memes Got ‘Morbius’ Rereleased—But Executives Weren’t in on the Joke
June 25, 2022The internet is full of jokes. And if you’re not in on it, it may cost you money. ...

If Lens Nerds Had a Bible, This Would Be It—Introducing ‘The Cine Lens Manual’
June 25, 2022Written by Jay Holben and Christopher Probst, ASC, this is the only book you’ll need to learn everything ...

Dario Argento Says “Cinema Doesn’t Heal or Cure You of Anything”
June 24, 2022Learn what one of the masters of horror has to say about the genre. Dario Argento is responsible ...

What Are Stanley Kubrick’s Greatest Shots?
June 24, 2022There are so many to choose from… Stanley Kubrick is one of the most influential filmmakers in Hollywood ...

As ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Nears $1 Billion, We’re Seeing the Power of Rewatchability
June 24, 2022How many times have you seen Top Gun: Maverick in theaters? The biggest box office in recent memory ...

Straightforward Ways to Be a Better Director from ‘Hustle’ Director Jeremiah Zagar
June 24, 2022Director Jeremiah Zagar, who directed the Netflix movie Hustle, shares many valuable filmmaking lessons and how he made ...

Embrace Your Creative Chaos with These 5 Quotes from Baz Luhrmann
June 24, 2022This auteur is a master of sensory overload, and he can teach you a thing or two about ...

Tarantino’s Final Film Could Have Been This “Crazy” $500-Million Crossover
June 23, 2022This crossover between two beloved film vigilantes won’t be happening, but it would have been awesome to see. ...

You Can Shoot Anamorphic, Easy—Moment Returns with a Modern Take on Anamorphic Adapters
June 23, 2022Moment has some solid experience making glass, but aren’t anamorphic adapters a thing of the past? Or is ...

Paramount Won’t Censor Content from Other Eras
June 23, 2022The world is changing faster than film and television. The medium of film has only been around for ...

One Location and $33,000 Made This Micro-Budget Horror Classic Come Alive
June 23, 2022You don’t need a big budget to make great art—you just have to get a little thrifty. Some ...

Murder Mystery Series Are Thriving on Streamers, and This Is Why
June 23, 2022Put on your comfy pajamas and grab a glass of wine. It’s time to solve a fictional murder. ...

The Zhiyun Weebill 3 Brings Audio and Light to Gimbal Filmmaking
June 22, 2022Zhiyun heats up the competition with the reveal of its Weebill 3 gimbal, a small but robust tool ...

Bradley Cooper Talks About Being Mocked by the Hollywood Elite
June 22, 2022No matter how much success you have, someone will always try to tear you down. I bet many ...

What Do New DJI Gimbals Mean? The Old Ones Are on Sale!
June 22, 2022The DJI RS 3 and RS 3 Pro are now out, but what does that mean for the ...

Filmustage Is an AI-Powered Solution for Film Production and Game Development
June 22, 2022Faster, better, more insightful, more content day to day. How can you become more efficient on your productions? ...

Tarantino Is So Secretive About His Final Film, Samuel L. Jackson Doesn’t Know if He Has a Role
June 22, 2022If Tarantino’s career is coming to an end, it’s still a mystery who he’ll cast in his final ...

Sony APS-C Shooter Just Got Some Wide Angle Love
June 21, 2022If you’re filming with a Sony APS-C camera, you and your gear just got a whole lot of ...

Read and Download the Coen Brothers’ Screenplays
June 21, 2022Embrace your weird and wild side. Joel Daniel Coen and Ethan Jesse Coen, or the Coen brothers, are ...

CAME-TV: One Sine Wave Power Station to Rule Them All
June 19, 2022This portable charger from CAME-TV has you covered from call to wrap. Picture this—you’re out in the field ...

Read and Download Your Favorite Nancy Meyers Screenplays
June 19, 2022Find inspiration for your writing—or interior design. Some people write great dialogue. Some write great characters. But Nancy ...

‘Hausu’ Is the Elevated Version of ‘Jaws’—Let Us Explain
June 19, 2022Nobuhiko Obayashi’s answer to Spielberg’s Jaws is a revolutionary piece of cinema that you must watch. After Steven ...

5 Quotes from Sofia Coppola That Can Make You a Better Filmmaker
June 19, 2022There is a lot to learn from one of the most influential women of modern filmmaking. Sofia Coppola ...

Improve Your Post Workflow with These Adobe Premiere Pro Lessons and Tips
June 19, 2022No Film School has been teaming up with Adobe to offer first-rate masterclasses in Premiere Pro. Here are ...

Creamsource Takes a Cue from Voltron to Expand Its Vortex Line
June 18, 2022The Vortex line of panel lights are powerful tools for professional creatives, and now the LNX system allows ...

Find Out What’s Happening to the Streaming Business Model and What’s Next in Lenses from Cine Gear
June 18, 2022Why safety matters on set cutting through the glut of streaming content constantly available the highs and lows ...

How Practical Flight Techniques Were Used in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
June 18, 2022Strap in, we’re breaking the IMAX camera barrier. Top Gun: Maverick is soaring toward a billion dollars at ...

4 Easy Shot Ideas for Handheld Cinematic B-Roll
June 18, 2022Sometimes, you gotta focus on the angle. This post was written by Kellan Reck. Getting the perfect shot ...

Watch Hwang Dong-hyuk and Bong Joon-ho in Conversation
June 18, 2022Korean filmmakers are crushing it right now. The talk of Netflix recently was Squid Game. It seemed to ...

DJI Things Come in Threes—Introducing RS 3, RS 3 Pro, and DJI Transmission
June 17, 2022The gimbal and drone company doesn’t seem to be slowing down with three new releases. DJI has been ...

‘Jurassic Park III’ Shows Us How to Make a Great Standalone Franchise Sequel
June 17, 2022Audiences are feeling the effects of IP commitment, and I think it’s fair to say that everyone is ...

How Bill Hader and His Creative Team Filmed the Freeway Motorcycle Chase in ‘Barry’
June 17, 2022This season of Barry was delightfully fun and dark in many ways. Barry is one of those shows ...

Are Streaming Platforms Collapsing Under Their Own Weight?
June 17, 2022Streaming platforms have developed so many shows, it’s hard to keep track. Tell me if this has happened ...

The Astera HydraPanel Tackles Small Form Factor and Affordability
June 17, 2022Known for its industry-leading tube lights, Astera takes its LED knowledge and steps into new territory. For almost ...

Don’t Quit Your Day Job—When to Go Full Time as a Creative
June 16, 2022There comes a time when moderate success leads to the question of when you should quit the day ...

Crooked Media and Adobe Partner to Make Podcasts More Accessible
June 16, 2022At a time when video and podcasting are both skyrocketing in popularity, the ability to turn around entertaining, ...

Fly Inside the Editing of ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
June 16, 2022Editor Eddie Hamilton tells us about cutting Top Gun: Maverick, building his career, and working with Tom Cruise. ...

Robert Eggers Says We Are Living in a “Tiresome, Lame, Commercial Culture” of Filmmaking
June 16, 2022When do creatives stop serving themselves? Robert Eggers isn’t known for his flashy, modern, mainstream blockbusters. Instead, he ...

10 Screenwriting Tips from Rian Johnson
June 16, 2022Put your knife in your screenplay. If you read this site, you may have picked up that I ...

Get Started with On-Set Monitors with the New SmallHD Action 5
June 15, 2022For those who are ready to finally step out from behind the viewfinder. We know, we know, your ...

Buying a Cinema Camera Shouldn’t Be Hard—Here Are 3 Choices for Any Budget
June 15, 2022Getting a camera kit that’s ready to shoot is hard. For our Deals of the Week, we make ...

200+ Hollywood Creatives Sign Pledge to Lessen Onscreen Gun Violence
June 15, 2022Gun responsibility is important on and off set. Jim Brady was White House Press Secretary in 1981 working ...

Netflix Has No Plans to Ditch the Binge Model
June 15, 2022Netflix’s go-to model isn’t going anywhere. Since Netflix began producing original content, it has been dropping all the ...

Last Chance to Get a DIY Film School Education for Only $98
June 15, 2022Become a better filmmaker and support a great cause with the tools and tutorials of the 5DayDeal Video ...

Known More for TV, Could Quantum Dot Technology Replace CMOS Sensors?
June 14, 2022Researchers in South Korea are saying the tech could produce more accurate colors and peak brightness than standard ...

This Actor Only Starred in Best Picture Nominees and Winners
June 14, 2022John Cazale’s legacy is unmatched. When I think about what John Cazale accomplished in just seven years working ...

Read and Download Taylor Sheridan’s Screenplays
June 12, 2022Taylor Sheridan writes incredibly popular movies and TV shows with a gritty tone. I’m a huge fan of ...

“Cut Less,” and Make a Funnier Film—Andrew Ahn Talks ‘Fire Island’
June 12, 2022Here’s what we learned from this interview with Andrew Ahn, director of new comedy Fire Island. This post ...

Colin Trevorrow Is Worried for Indie Films—Here’s Why
June 12, 2022It’s a production problem 65 million years in the making. Colin Trevorrow cut his teeth, so to speak, ...

Up Against Industry Titans, Does Vegas Pro Stand a Chance?
June 12, 2022Once a staple of Sony’s creative arsenal, Vegas Pro is still around and throwing punches. But does it ...

Build an Entire Post-Production Toolkit Without Breaking the Bank
June 12, 2022From SFX to VFX and LUTs, 5DayDeal has everything you need to give your toolkit some extra muscle. ...

Why the Advice Jack Nicholson Gave Michael Keaton on ‘Batman’ Is No Longer Relevant Today
June 11, 2022Sometimes, you’ve got to take a step back to take care of yourself. You’ve heard the old saying ...

Learn Filmmaking from Your Favorite Creators for 95% Off
June 11, 20225DayDeal is an incredible opportunity to learn from today’s best creators and filmmakers while also supporting impactful charities. ...

Learn from the “Sketchy” Things We Did When We Started…
June 11, 2022When should you use a contract? Do you know what a deal memo is and how to use ...

What’s So Special About the Special Girl Trope?
June 11, 2022She might appear normal to us, but there is something incredible about the Special Girl? We have all ...

NFS + Adobe Premiere Pro Masterclass—The Essentials: Sound Design
June 11, 2022This week is all about Sound Design within Premiere Pro. Join Jason Levine as he continues the essential ...

Atomos Helps Content Creators Venture into Livestreaming Territory with the Zato Connect
June 10, 2022With a solid grip on the monitor/recorder market, Atomos announced its first livestreaming product to help creatives on ...

The New M2 MacBook Pro Kicks Butt, But Is It Worth the Upgrade?
June 10, 2022A new MacBook Pro is here with an M2 chip. But should creatives upgrade? The team at Apple ...

SSFF & ASIA Opens in a Ceremony Worthy of the Metaverse
June 10, 2022SSFF & ASIA 2022, recognized by the Academy Awards as one of the largest international short film festivals ...

What Does It Really Mean to Go Back to Theaters?
June 10, 2022As audiences return, we should examine what it means to be back at the movies. After spending a ...

Did They Make ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ without Securing the IP?
June 10, 2022Copyrights are a complicated business. The unmitigated box office success of Top Gun: Maverick is one of the ...

Here’s Why the Batsuit Had Nipples in the 90s (And What it Teaches Filmmakers)
June 9, 2022The Batsuit is always a hot topic. When it comes to superheroes, I think they’re only as authentic ...

Make Your Feature by Embracing Fear
June 9, 2022Next Exit director Mali Elfman recalls the journey of bringing her directorial debut to fruition during the height ...

Get ‘The Northman’ Ending Explained to You
June 9, 2022“I will avenge you, father! I will save you, mother! I will kill you, Fjölnir!” There are a ...

Alan Moore Wants You to Know This About Storytelling
June 9, 2022Alan Moore wants you to be a better storyteller. Alan Moore is the mind behind things like V ...

How Will Season 5 of ‘The Rings of Power’ End? Showrunners Already Know
June 9, 2022Can you imagine shot-listing five seasons of television? When it comes to much-buzzed-about TV series, Amazon’s The Lord ...

The Wedge Is Gone—Is the All-New, M2-Powered MacBook Air a Creative’s Dream Machine?
June 8, 2022A redesign for the famously thin MacBook Air is finally here. But is this new laptop worth the ...

Apple’s Second-Generation M2 Chip Is Here—Will It Offer More to Filmmakers?
June 8, 2022Most likely, yes. The second-generation Apple Silicon boasts more power and efficiency. Apple’s shift away from Intel CPUs ...

The 3 Weirdest and Coolest Lenses on Sale Right Now
June 8, 2022Are you bored with having a standard lens kit? Take a look at these lenses from our Deals ...

Is Daniel Plainview Actually the Villain of ‘There Will Be Blood’?
June 8, 2022Can your main character also be the villain of the story? Antagonists are tricky. They have to fight ...

SSFF & ASIA Just Announced Its Global Spotlight Award Nominees—Watch Films from Taylor Swift, Darren Aronofsky, and More!
June 8, 2022SSFF & ASIA features six works that incorporate creative elements like music, games, VR, and NFTs. And you ...

You Should Know How French New Wave Cinema Continues to Influence Modern Filmmaking
June 7, 2022We will never stop feeling the effects that the French New Wave brought to filmmaking, and this is ...

Got a New X-H2S? Fuji’s New Zooms Are a Great Pairing
June 5, 2022A zoom lens for every occasion? Fujifilm, you had us at, “Hello.” In one of the most exciting ...

Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary Will Talk Film in the Brand-New ‘Video Archives Podcast’
June 5, 2022Have you ever wanted to listen to Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary discuss their favorite and foundational films? ...

How Did the Tesuque Pueblo Start a Successful Movie and TV Studio?
June 5, 2022The Tesuque Pueblo turned their old casino into Camel Rock Studios. Hollywood studios have been an exclusive bunch. ...

You Can’t Fake the Action in ‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ and This Is How the Filmmakers Pulled It Off
June 5, 2022Tom Cruise is notorious for doing his own stunts, but this time he had a cast and crew ...

The Creators of ‘The Wire’ Say the Show Wouldn’t Make It in the Age of ‘Game of Thrones’
June 5, 2022Could you make a show like The Wire today? There are some TV shows that forever change the ...

Netflix Wants to Make Bigger and Better Movies, but Less of Them
June 4, 2022Netflix’s new strategy? Bigger, better, and fewer. For the last few years, Netflix has had a bold strategy ...

This Is How The Men of ‘Barry’ Redefine Our Expectations of Masculinity
June 4, 2022Let’s explore the themes of the hit HBO show, Barry. Barry has always had a funny and interesting ...

What’s Your Responsibility as a Filmmaker—and Film Watcher?
June 4, 2022What business does the Pentagon have in films? Are filmmakers and film-watchers truly aware of the message they ...

How DP Larkin Seiple Made the “Absurdity Even Stronger” in ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’
June 4, 2022From custom lighting rigs to capturing rocks in IMAX, DP Larkin Seiple breaks down the cinematography of Everything ...

Hitting the Road with Singer-Songwriter Olivia Rodrigo and the Editors of ‘driving home 2 u’
June 4, 2022Have a chat with the editors of Olivia Rodrigo’s road-trip documentary. This post was written by Meagan Keane ...

After Editors’ Demands, Apple Promises to “Help Support Your Film and TV Projects”
June 3, 2022Apple also hints at new plans in place to “help address your important feature requests.” FCPX was once ...

Hey, BIPOC Non-WGA Writers—The 2022 “Mentorship Matters” Submissions Open Soon
June 3, 202286% of TV writers are white. The problem is systemic. Mentorship Matters is an intensive year-long mentorship program ...

Netflix’s Work to Stop Password Sharing Is Failing
June 3, 2022Seems like it’s not that easy to eliminate password sharing. A few months ago, we covered that Netflix ...

How Big Is the Military’s Involvement with Movies Like ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Captain Marvel’?
June 3, 2022How much say does the military have in modern warfare storytelling? When you sit down to watch a ...

Get the New SOL Vol.3 Space VFX Library for $5 for the Next 24 Hours
June 3, 2022Take your VFX to the next galaxy. Want to easily create breathtaking space and sci-fi scenes? If so, ...

These Jurors Are Ready to Find the Best Smartphone Short Film at SSFF & ASIA
June 2, 2022We are in the era of smartphone cinematography, and these jurors’ expertise will help define the new visual ...

Is This the Best Digital Sensor Ever Made? Meet the New ARRI Alexa 35
June 2, 2022ARRI has just officially announced the Alexa 35 to meet the demands of the streaming era and to ...

Film Festival Founders Share How You Can Grow from the Festival Experience
June 2, 2022Dances With Films founders Leslee Scallon and Michael Trent join us to discuss the festival’s 25-year anniversary, its ...

Learn the Ethics of Homage from ‘Requiem for a Dream’ and ‘Perfect Blue’
June 2, 2022When, if ever, does paying homage to another film cross a line? It’s no secret that Darren Aronofsky’s ...

A New Fuji Flagship Offers 14+ Stops of Dynamic Range—Introducing the Fujifilm X-H2S
June 2, 2022After a series of mirrorless releases in its XT line, Fuji has finally updated its APS-C flagship camera ...

Deity Gets Serious About Affordable Timecode
June 1, 2022Timecode is by far the best way to sync cameras and sound, and Deity is on a tear ...

The ‘Interstellar’ Movie Explained: Plot, Timeline, Ending, Themes, and Meaning
June 1, 2022Get ready to travel through time and space with Christopher Nolan. Interstellar is loud, sentimental, and filled with ...

Older Demos Finally Return to the Theater for ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
June 1, 2022Top Gun: Maverick is breaking box office records. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the main worry was ...

Quentin Tarantino’s Film Theory Book ‘Cinema Speculation’ Comes Out Oct. 25
June 1, 2022Are you excited to check out Tarantino’s new book? Quentin Tarantino is treating his statesman years with as ...

Why Are Villains with a God Complex So Compelling to Writers?
June 1, 2022King Kong ain’t got anything on Alonzo Harris. Every story needs a great villain to showcase the greatness ...

How Making a Doc About a Punk Band Taught Me to Be an Indie Filmmaker
May 31, 2022This band inspired a filmmaker to spend years of her life and thousands of dollars on a documentary ...

We Need to Talk About ‘RRR’ and Original Blockbusters
May 31, 2022RRR is a movie you should be talking about. This week, I joined many in watching the movie ...

David Fincher Chats with Directors Tim Miller and Alberto Mielgo About ‘Love Death + Robots Volume 3’
May 29, 2022Have you watched Love Death + Robots Volume 3 yet? Easily one of my favorite things Netflix has ...

How ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Went from 10 Screens to $50+ Million at the Box Office
May 29, 2022It’s the little movie that could… across the multiverse. It’s hard to believe, but the smash-hit Everything Everywhere ...

Do Movie Stars Still Matter for Indie Filmmakers?
May 29, 2022Is Tom Cruise the last movie star? We’re not buying it. In this episode, we talk about Defining ...

How Creators Use Color in Filmic Storytelling
May 29, 2022Want to spice up your cinematography? Add a pop of color. I think as writers and directors we ...

Want to Read and Download Spielberg Movie Screenplays?
May 28, 2022Finally, you can look at Steven Spielberg’s blueprints. They say a screenplay is a blueprint for a director ...

Everything We Know About Apple’s New M2 Series
May 28, 2022The latest in Apple Silicon has been spotted out in the wild. An all-new, turbocharged line of SoCs ...

The RØDECaster Pro II Gives Us the Future of Audio Content Creation
May 28, 2022Podcast, shmodcast. The future of audio content is truly uninhibited. When a young Roger Deakins went out to ...

We’re Releasing Roughly 30% Fewer Movies in Theaters
May 28, 2022The entire industry is shifting. If you want the good news first, here it is—the box office is ...

The Magical Realism Behind the Ending of ‘mother!’
May 28, 2022There is a lot to take in after you watch mother! Let’s break down what really happened. The ...

How to Improve the Characters in Your Screenplay
May 27, 2022Don’t let your characters get away from you. Everyone has a favorite character from movies or TV. They ...

Hollywood’s Beautiful Images Over the Years Prove Cinema’s Empathy Machine
May 27, 2022Hollywood keeps changing, but the beauty remains the same. Ever since the first moving picture of a train ...

Guillermo del Toro Worries Modern Cinema Is Unsustainable
May 27, 2022Guillermo del Toro has some feelings about the way Hollywood is going… It seems like Cannes is not ...

How Do You Bring a Unique Perspective to a TV Series? Director Isabel Sandoval Tells Us
May 27, 2022Director and filmmaker Isabel Sandoval’s episode of Under the Banner of Heaven stands out in the best ways ...

How the Themes in Season Three of ‘Barry’ Shine Through
May 27, 2022Barry has a lot to say about life and death. After a nearly three-year hiatus thanks to the ...

Is ARRI’s New Camera Almost Here? Yes, It Is!
May 26, 2022After the rumors, announcements, and radio silence—the date for ARRI’s new camera is set. Here’s what we know ...

Seth Green’s NFT TV Character Is Stolen and Might Derail His TV Show
May 26, 2022NFTs are hard to track… Actor and producer Seth Green is known for roles in Austin Powers, Entourage, ...

Director James Gray Wants Studios to Take Chances on Specialty Films
May 26, 2022Studios should be open to catering to other audiences. James Gray is the director of movies like The ...

Canon Goes Super 35 Mirrorless—Introducing the Canon R7 and R10
May 26, 2022Canon R series of cameras have always been full-frame. Now they’re tackling the Super 35-sized APS-C format. Full-frame ...

Are You Using Circular Storytelling? The Pros and Cons of This Tactic
May 26, 2022Sometimes the loop can throw you for a loop. There are lots of different ways to write a ...

Sound Can Make or Break Your Project—Here’s Some Affordable Sound Gear to Help
May 25, 2022Recording good sound is the foundation of any production. For our Deals of the Week, we get you ...

How ‘Euphoria’ Puts Your Empathy to Work
May 25, 2022Empathy is a strong emotion, and Sam Levinson has found a way to weaponize it through Euphoria‘s key ...

North America Is Overtaking China as the Largest Global Box Office Market
May 25, 2022The global box office is expanding, and North America is now on top. The last two years of ...

The ‘Contact’ Movie Explained: What Does the Ending Mean?
May 25, 2022Do you believe in life in outer space? I’m a sucker for science fiction movies. I love stories ...

From Tax Audits to the Multiverse: Editing ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ in Adobe Premiere Pro
May 25, 2022Learn how editor Paul Rogers and director pair the Daniels edited a key scene for the hit film. ...

Could DALL-E 2’s AI Technology Kill Filmmaking as We Know It?
May 24, 2022Could AI image generation eventually replace filmmakers? Like many, I’m sure, I was quite intrigued to read about ...

These Films Featuring Tokyo and Its Charms Are Free to Watch Now
May 23, 2022Wanna watch some creative forces in action? Enjoy these short films from the Cinematic Tokyo Program via Short ...

Cine Goes Macro—Sirui Introduces Full-Frame Jupiter Series
May 23, 2022Sirui has unveiled some new macro full-frame cine primes along with a full-frame cine zoom. Do they have ...

How Did ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’ Buck Conventions to Become a Mega Hit?
May 22, 2022Great romantic comedies have the potential to be very successful. I love a great Hollywood success story that ...

This Damaged Father/Son Relationship Birthed Hollywood’s Greatest Monsters
May 22, 2022Take that, Dad! What’s the scariest monster to you? I remember watching the classic Hollywood monster movies with ...

What Are the 7 Rules of Cinematic Framing and Composition?
May 22, 2022Framing and composition are some of the most important factors of great cinematography. Telling a story through cinematographic ...

You Are Going to Fail at Filmmaking More Than You Succeed—How to Deal with It
May 22, 2022It’s time to get back on the horse—uh, dolly? Whatever metaphor works for you. Sometimes, your dreams get ...

How Hitchcock’s Use of Stairs Was Different Than Any Other Director
May 21, 2022Every location is an opportunity to create something no one has ever seen before. There’s just something about ...

Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat to Award 3 First-Look Screenwriting Deals for Black Women (Free Entry!)
May 21, 2022Kevin Hart is looking for some talented writers! It could be you. Hartbeat, the global, multi-platform media company ...

Tom Cruise Made Sure ‘Top Gun 2’ Debuted on the Big Screen
May 21, 2022You’re going to want to see this movie in theaters. Top Gun: Maverick demands to be seen in ...

Will This Be James Cameron’s ‘Water’-loo?
May 21, 2022Avatar is back after a long layoff since it changed the game. What can it offer filmmaking and ...

The 3 Things Your Screenplay Is Missing in Act Two (and How to Find Them)
May 21, 2022Act Two is a slog, but if you hit these moments, you’ll find success. When you’re writing your ...

Phones Aren’t Phones Anymore—Sony Xperia 1 IV Debuts with True Optical Zoom Lens
May 20, 2022Sony Electronics has unveiled the Xperia 1 IV smartphone, powered by Android. It features the world’s first true ...

The Nanlite Forza 60C Scoffs at RGBWW and Follows in ARRI’s Footsteps
May 20, 202260W LED lights are becoming more and more popular these days, and Nanlite hopes to capture some of ...

These Thompson/Bordwell Online Film Books Are Now Available for Free
May 20, 2022David Bordwell and Kristin Thompson are incredibly important to film history. If you’ve been to film school, you’ve ...

3 Lessons from the Opening Scene of ‘The Godfather’
May 20, 2022Here’s a scene you can’t refuse. It’s hard to imagine a movie with more acclaim than The Godfather. ...

We Almost Got a Mike Myers Version of ‘The Graduate’ Instead of ‘Wayne’s World’
May 20, 2022The great Mike Myers classic we almost never saw… I love Mike Myers. Maybe it has to do ...

10 Screenwriting and Directing Tips from Robert Eggers
May 19, 2022Go into a new storytelling land with Robert Eggers. There are few writer/directors who tread into history like ...

What Made Hans Landa One of the Greatest Villains in Recent Memory?
May 19, 2022Tarantino knows how to write a villain. From the first scene in Inglourious Basterds, I think we all ...

How This Writing Team Got Their First Feature (With a Little Help from This Podcast!)
May 19, 2022The Aviary writers Jennifer Raite and Chris Cullari explain how a prior interview from the No Film School ...

We’re Going Back to Basics—Color Grading 101 in 2022
May 19, 2022Color grading has boomed in the last few years, so Film Riot has gone back to basics to ...

Venus Optics Just Took Anamorphic Lenses to the Nano Scale
May 19, 2022Venus Optics has never feared making unique and weird lenses. Now it’s tackling anamorphic glass! The first lens ...

The Battle of the Affordable Mirrorless Cameras
May 18, 2022Everyone loves a good Sony mirrorless camera, but what if you need an affordable alternative? Our Deals of ...

How Is ‘Avatar 2: The Way of Water’ Bringing 3D Back to Theaters?
May 18, 2022Are you ready to return to Pandora in 3D? When the original Avatar came out, people flocked to ...

This Incredible Anamorphic Lens Costs Less Than Your Favorite Canon Prime
May 18, 2022Great Joy’s take on an affordable anamorphic lens is still technically in its crowdfunding phase, but it’s already ...

Learn How to Develop Your Voice as a Screenwriter
May 18, 2022Everyone wants a screenwriter with a voice. So how do you find yours? If you’re into screenwriting, then ...

Renting Gear Can Be a Hassle—With BoxedUp, You Have More Options
May 18, 2022BoxedUp is an alternative way to rent the gear you need, or earn some money on the gear ...

Why ‘The Batman’ Cinematography Is Different Than Every Other Superhero Movie
May 17, 2022Few superhero movies look as exquisite as The Batman. It’s been a few weeks since I saw it ...

Have You Heard This Insane Mike Nichols Caviar Story?
May 15, 2022Mike Nichols never compromised with the shots he knew he needed. It’s funny how film legends grow. Something ...

Unpack the Triumphs and Challenges of Directing ‘Everything, Everywhere, All At Once’
May 15, 2022What’s it like being everything, everywhere, all at once? One of the great pleasures of watching a modern ...

If You Want to Do Nicole Kidman’s AMC Ad With Her, We Can Help
May 15, 2022Nicole Kidman wants you to go back to the movies. The best part of the movies right now ...
Check Out This Scarlet Witch AE Tutorial (FREE Assets and Template)
May 14, 2022Get powers just like the Scarlet Witch. ProductionCrate has released a new After Effects breakdown on how to ...

Turn Your DJI RS 2 into a Literal “All-Day” Gimbal Rig
May 14, 2022Never get tired with this innovative gimbal rig setup for the DJI RS 2. Let’s face it—filmmaking is ...

How Do Great Writers Use Literal Scars to Reveal Character?
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December 30, 2021Time to take some advice from one of the best in the business. From Fleabag to Killing Eve ...

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December 29, 2021There’s a lot to learn about filmmaking from Denis Villeneuve. This feels like it’s the year of Denis ...

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December 29, 2021How does this year’s new tech help filmmakers? If there is a theme to the year in film ...

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December 27, 2021Build your own LED light with this tutorial! The creative DIY filmmaker sees new possibilities in everything around ...

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December 27, 2021What were the most popular camera rentals this year? With the end of the year coming upon us, ...

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December 24, 2021Who doesn’t love a little quality time with John Waters? John Waters is one of the fiercest voices ...

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December 24, 2021The 8K camera will be the newest to join Canon’s mirrorless family. Up until the adoption of 4K ...

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December 24, 2021Andy Jurgensen and Michael Bauman break down the process behind making Licorice Pizza look, feel, and sound just ...

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December 24, 2021What are some silent films you tell everyone to watch? I’m not sure if I consider myself to ...

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December 24, 2021Were you a fan of the writing in the Joker script? Joker was such a massive hit in ...

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December 23, 2021The iPhone 13 has some amazing features. But as a filmmaker, you have to know how they work ...

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December 23, 2021Writing is hard. Writing and creating the perfect prologue requires studying the best prologue there ever was. The ...

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December 23, 2021HBO Max made a lot of filmmakers upset—and made a lot of money. The big bet this year ...

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December 23, 2021He was America’s favorite son—and one time, he was their bad guy. Jimmy Stewart’s career is sort of ...

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December 22, 2021There are some genuinely useful tips and insights in this one. It’s no secret that I love Guillermo ...

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December 22, 2021What do you do when you can’t go into a physical storefront? The experience of picking up a ...

Recreating the Look from ‘You’ with Cinematographer Sean Alami
December 22, 2021Sometimes the best way to learn is by copying movies and TV we like! If you’re as obsessed ...

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December 22, 2021Hitchcock went out still challenging audiences to laugh and scream. Alfred Hitchcock could potentially be named the most ...

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December 22, 2021Here’s how one editor cut together a story of the wild west. This post was written by Meagan ...

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December 20, 2021Spider-Man: No Way Home becomes highest-grossing 2021 movie in just one weekend. The pandemic has crushed the box ...

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December 20, 2021HBO helped define the American family for a new generation. I’m not sure about you, but when I ...

Astronaut Chris Hadfield Breaks Down the Accuracy of Your Favorite Space Films
December 20, 2021Have you ever wondered how close to reality your favorite space movie was? Space is a filmmaker’s favorite ...

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December 20, 2021If you’re looking to capture a dreamy look, but can’t find a lens in your budget, why not ...

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December 20, 2021Are you tired of the same old thing from Star Wars? Well, Robert Rodriguez is here to shake ...

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December 18, 2021Ready to cuddle up with a bonkers, bad Christmas movie? Tell me if this sounds like you. It’s ...

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December 17, 2021What are some of the best mirrorless cameras on the market? In today’s large market, it’s pretty hard ...

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December 17, 2021Maxon has announced an update to the Cineware for Unreal plugin, and it’s a big opportunity for VFX ...

Key Grip Sanjay Sami Breaks Down the Impossible 70-Second Take from ‘The French Dispatch’
December 17, 2021Long takes are hard. Mix that with the ambitious mind of Wes Anderson, and you have yourself one ...

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December 17, 2021How many different types of edit points exist in the world of post-production? The answer to that question ...

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December 17, 2021In looking back at 2021, we look forward to an uncertain yet exciting future. As the pandemic bled ...

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December 17, 2021Jack Schofield said, “Data doesn’t really exist unless you have at least two copies of it.” This post ...

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December 17, 2021Stop-motion Ted is still Ted. There’s nothing like a little stop-motion during the holiday season. Now we have ...

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December 17, 2021Character Animator is getting smarter, too. Not to get lost in all the holiday bustle and shuffle, but ...

Ben Affleck Knows the Real Reason ‘The Last Duel’ Suffered at the Box Office
December 17, 2021Ben Affleck says the whole industry has changed. I loved The Last Duel. It was a complex and ...

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December 16, 2021How do two of the most celebrated filmmakers see the future of movies? Let’s find out! The world ...

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December 16, 2021Peeling back the layers of Guillermo del Toro’s tour-de-force Nightmare Alley reveals countless references, influences, and utter darkness. ...

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December 16, 2021An official winner at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival, Blind Ambition is an inspiring underdog story for the ...

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December 16, 2021The Library of Congress has a pretty great movie collection. Yesterday, the Library of Congress unveiled its annual ...

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December 16, 2021More than ever before, audiences are concerned about movie length. During the COVID pandemic, binging TV shows was ...

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December 16, 2021Forget low-light, Sony VENICE 2 can shoot in moonlight. Here’s what Robert McLachlan, ASC, CSC thinks this means ...

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December 16, 2021Adobe Creative Cloud is a great professional tool for a turn-key post-production workflow. However, with 17 different applications ...

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December 15, 2021Are you ready for Nic Cage playing Nic Cage? From director Tom Gormican comes a meta heist comedy, ...
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December 15, 2021Branagh shares how and why he approached adult-sized issues from the perspective of a child Do you remember ...

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December 15, 2021LED boards are a hot commodity around here. They’re lightweight, powerful, and emit little heat. And nobody does ...

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December 15, 2021This Valley kid wants us all to believe in the power and magic of movies. Every Paul Thomas ...

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December 14, 2021What are the most-liked screenplays in Hollywood? The Black List is an annual tradition amongst Hollywood executives. They ...

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December 14, 2021Headlining our Deals of the Week—save $750 on a Z Cam, $20 on a Zoom H1n 2 Track ...

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December 14, 2021The HFPA quietly announced its 2022 nominees this morning. It’s been a tough year for the HFPA. The ...

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December 13, 2021It’s called “the Volume,” but its official name is Stagecraft. And it’s the game-changing method by which the ...

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December 13, 2021Number one: it is precious to me. Maybe you’re a fan already. Maybe, like me, you have been ...

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Check Out the VBI Report of Representation During the Pandemic Era
December 11, 2021Did the pandemic help increase representation in film and TV? Representation is important for many reasons. Seeing your ...

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December 11, 2021Sight & Sound aren’t messing around. Every year I await the Sight and Sound list of the best ...

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December 10, 2021Did the Austin Film Festival bite off more than it can chew? We also talk updates to the ...

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December 10, 2021I promise it’s not your ears. Over the past few years, it seems that dialogue in films has ...

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December 10, 2021Learn how a first-time feature director dealt with the day-to-day challenges in the filmmaking process. This post was ...

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December 9, 2021All for a movie that most people will watch on an iPhone (just sayin’)… If you ever wanted ...

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December 9, 2021Are you a writer or director seeking representation? Join this free class from Sundance Co//ab. Anyone who is ...

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December 7, 2021End credits are one of those things impossible to get perfect the first time, but Endcrawl is making ...

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December 7, 2021Wes Anderson wants you to stay true to yourself. There are few things more transportive in Hollywood than ...

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December 6, 2021What are your top films of 2021? Since 1909, the National Board of Review has dedicated its efforts ...

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