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5 Favorite Filmmaker Tools
Pictured above: Steadicam. Photo by Jakob Owens, Filmmaker and Photographer. LA/PHX. Instagram: @JakobOwens www.directorjakobowens.com “Mirrors and various reflective surfaces are very useful both as creating interest in the frame, and as instruments for extracting more from the set and lighting.” ~Shahar Reznik, Director of Photography ...
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How-To Be A Filmmaker Articles
Lights, Camera, AI: An Introduction to the Future of Filmmaking
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way filmmakers work. With the help of AI, filmmakers can automate mundane and time-consuming tasks, generate new ideas, and enhance the overall quality of their films. In this article, we will introduce the basics of AI for filmmakers and... ...
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Film Festivals
Cinevo – 2023 Short Film Grant Contest
Calling all filmmakers and shutterbugs! We are excited to announce to you our first annual film grant competition is now open! Acceptance of submissions start now. No submission fees required. Cinevo will be awarding a total of $20,000 in rental grants to students and professionals ...
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Misc Production News
International Cast Makes ‘Reservations’
First-Time Feature Director Aloura Charles Successfully Wrangles Ensemble in Award-Winning Film by Mary Ann Skweres Reservations, the award-winning feature from writer-director Aloura Charles, made the festival rounds, opened the Reel Women International Film Festival in Beverly Hills, California and closed the Women’s Film Festival of... ...
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Interviews
Deborah Moran, ACE on Editing Episodic Television Series, “City on a Hill”
Deborah Moran, ACE was born in Buffalo, New York, is a graduate of SUNY at Fredonia, and currently resides in New York City. An accredited member of the American Cinema Editors (ACE) prestigious honorary society, Deborah has worked as a picture editor for 20+ years... ...
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Chun Mei An serves as International Press representative for Student Filmmakers Magazine, HD Pro Guide Magazine, and Sports Video Tech Magazine. With a passion for
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Nancy Schreiber, ASC: “How to Create Look Books On-Demand Webinar In this webinar, led by Emmy-nominated and award-winning cinematographer Nancy Schreiber, ASC, filmmakers of all
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Attention Young Filmmakers Aged 12-24: Your Moment is Now! Final Deadline Approaching Fast – February 19, 2024!
Attention Young Filmmakers Aged 12-24: Your Moment is Now! Final Deadline Approaching Fast – February 19, 2024! Christian Youth Film Festival: A Platform for Young
Dustin Johnson: StudentFilmmakers Video Contest Winner
Dustin Johnson, StudentFilmmakers, Video Contest, Winner StudentFilmmakers Video Contest Winner “I have been Film Directing for almost a decade now, winning an award in this
Addison Dlott on Directing Award-Winning Student Documentary, “Queen of the Dinosaurs: A Wrestler’s Story”
StudentFilmmakers Magazine: What are some discussion topics you’d love to see people have after they watch, “Queen of the Dinosaurs: A Wrestler’s Story”? Addison Dlott:... ...
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Organization and Naming Your Shots
Photo by Aleks Marinkovic. www.aleksmarinkovic.com Organization and Naming Your Shots Shot Lists from Pre-Production through Post-Production Written By Peter John Ross Like so many of... ...
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Crafting ‘Adisa’: A Kenyan-German Short Film Journey That Challenges Filmmakers to Focus on Stories Over Self
“Adisa” Silver Medal, 48th Student Academy Awards, Narrative (International Film Schools) Exclusive interview conducted by Jody Michelle Solis Kenyan-German short film, “Adisa”, directed by Simon... ...
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What Directors Need to Know About Cinematography
Photo by Jakob Owens. Follow IG @jakobowens Composing the Frame: Let There Be Light What Directors Need to Know About Cinematography Written by David K.... ...
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The Secrets of Filmmaking
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Filmmaking is a passionate rewarding career and with all the noise it’s hard to know if you are on the right track. Get the directions you need to map out your course here.
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