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Lighting for characters, ambiances and emotion

"With today's rapid emerging technologies, we're all students."

A Conversation with Craig Wrobleski csc:
Lighting Dark Scenes and Creating Characters, Ambiances and Emotion with Light

Craig Wrobleski csc discusses lighting and camerawork for the "The Twilight Zone," Season 1, Episode 10, "Blurryman," starring Zazie Beetz, Seth Rogen, and Betty Gabriel. He talks about how he used visual storytelling techniques to explore the characters, create mood, and build emotion into scenes. Craig also shares with us ways to light a scene so that it feels dark, and he shares his Top 3 Lighting Tips for students and new filmmakers...

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Cancer Support Community
Film Festival

Get your film seen by Academy Award winners and top industry producers and filmmakers! Cancer Support Community San Francisco Bay Area is hosting their first-ever film festival. Submit your short film (up to 10 minutes)––with the theme "cancer and community"––and the top films will be chosen by a stellar panel of judges including Josh Cooley, Lyn Sisson-Talbert, Perri Peltz, Eric Ellenbogen, and Jeffrey Freidman. Make a difference in the lives of people facing cancer. Submission fee waived for students (code: CSCgala). Deadline is May 31, 2021.

A Conversation with Kenneth Zunder, ASC:
Capturing Cultural Touchstones

Kenneth Zunder ASC on the set of thirtysomething

Kenneth Zunder, ASC talks about his work on "thirtysomething" and "The Closer", giving us a special look into his process and approach for discussing aesthetics and styling cues for projects when collaborating with directors. He also talks about working with ensemble casts and the difference in his workflow when shooting features versus episodic television. We also asked Ken for his advice and insights, and he shares three important things for student filmmakers around the world...

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A Conversation with Tony Westman csc:
"The daunting task is not to imitate the great works of cinema, but to advance the traditions in imaginative ways."

Tony Westman csc shares his experienes and talks about the differences between filming styles for feature films, TV movies, episodics, and documentaries. He recalls one of the biggest and most complicated scenes to light and choreograph. He shares his process for lighting a scene in the feature film, "Needful Things", a story based on a Stephen King thriller. Additionally, Tony shares with us his Top 3 Directing Tips for new filmmakers...

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Production Stills Photo Contest 2021

Call for Entries: Now through June 20, 2021. Production Stills are a valuable part of a filmmaker’s story. They capture moments behind the scenes that become great memories over the years, while the public can see the atmosphere and context in which the crew worked hard to create a great movie. Student Filmmakers invites all photographers to showcase their Production Stills in an exciting new photo contest. Each photographer can enter up to 3 photos. Open to all students, schools, teachers, professors, educators, indies, and professionals.

42 West 24th St., New York City, Workspace Open.

Videographers, Editors, and Writers. Are you looking for creative coworking spaces in the Chelsea, Flatiron, Lower Manhattan area? 42west24 coworking hub shouts simplicity and cleanliness with its sleek and industrial-themed style. Safe, flexible, spacious. Easily accessible and within walking distance to train and bus stations. It features an open concept with 8,000 square feet in measure, newly renovated, equipped with a private entrance, operable windows, industrial HVAC with UV light purification, lounge and cafe areas, phone booths, and a cozy kitchen. For details, go to 42west24.com.

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