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by Naomi Laeuchli Brian Schwarz talks about his thesis film Ol’Daddy which won Best Narrative at this year’s Student Academy Awards. He discusses casting…...
How to Make Kung Fu Films: 8 Training Secrets for Mastering the Art
How to Make Kung Fu Films: 8 Training Secrets for Mastering the Art” by Sherri Sheridan Kung Fu films need more than good…...
Day-for-Night: Here’s How It Works DFN Filter FX by Ira Tiffen
It happens that we sometimes need to capture action that occurs at night.ampl. Long ago (in cinematic years) a technique called Day-for-Night (DFN)…...
Mark Irwin CSC/ASC Joins as Judge for StudentFilmmakers.com Winter Photo Contest 2024
StudentFilmmakers.com is super excited to announce Mark Irwin CSC/ASC as one of the judges for the Winter Photo Contest 2024. Mark, renowned for his
Darius Dawson on Directing Award-Winning Thesis Short, A RODEO FILM
StudentFilmmakers Magazine: What are some discussion topics you’d love to see people have after they watch, “A Rodeo Film”? Darius Dawson: For me, “A…...
Screen Combat with Fight Choreographer Kevin Inouye
StudentFilmmakers Magazine: Can you describe a day in the life of a fight choreographer? What does that entail? Kevin Inouye: It changes a lot…....
Puget Systems Post-Production Workstations: Customize Your Tools Wisely
Founder Jon Bach on avoiding the PC rabbit hole. Exclusive interview conducted by Jody Michelle Solis Jon Bach founded Puget Systems in December…...
Camcorder Choices
Confusion, Complexity and Challenges by Carl Filoreto It’s a simple premise. You’ve finally managed to get several video projects on the launch pad, and…...
Sabina Vajrača on Directing Award-Winning Student Film, VARIABLES
StudentFilmmakers Magazine: Your award-winning short film, “Variables”, is inspired by a true story. Can you tell us more about the story, how you adapted…...
Horror Screenwriting Tips from Neal Bell
(Pictured above: From the film, “Get Out”) (Pictured above: From the film, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari) StudentFilmmakers Magazine: Why is the horror film genre…...
How to Create Low Budget Story Ideas
By Jared Isham Concepts come at us in all sorts of different rates. There’s really no way of knowing when the floodgates are going to…...
Screenwriting Insights with Jeff Lyons
StudentFilmmakers Magazine: What was one of the most important things you learned while working on a script? Jeff Lyons: That you really have to…...