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 Austin Film Festival's Film and Script Competitions are now open!
Both the Film and Script Competitions are accepting entries for 2022! The Film Competition is an academy accredited competition. The Student Short Jury Award Winner will be shortlisted for an Academy Award. AFF's Script Competitions uncover some of the most original and talented emerging voices, who use their AFF accolades to jumpstart groundbreaking careers. From prestigious industry judges across all categories, to specialized Conference sessions and roundtables for entrants and winners, to fellowship and jury advisory opportunities, the red carpet treatment starts the moment you hit "submit." |
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Cinematography with an 'Emotional Lens'
Written by Tony Westman csc, dga, dgc
...Working as a Director of Photography can be a challenging endeavor as you are at the mercy of all the creative forces that conspire to create a finished motion picture. In as much as it is a process of applying technical solutions to animate the dramatic aspects of story, character, location, sets, effects, stunts, etc., there is no simple tool that can define and realize a 'feeling',...
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Making "Adisa" | Simon Denda
Shooting in a different country with a different culture is always difficult. You never know if you get what you are used to from the different departments, actors, etc. In the end, we were quite lucky to find a very strong and passionate partner in Film Crew in Africa. Through them, we were able to work on a very professional level. Still, shooting such a film in 7 days was challenging...
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Production Equipment Rental Advice
Top 10 Rental Tips
1. Work with rental houses that have an interest in your project.
2. Try to use a one stop shopping style rental house.
3. Save money with camera packages.
4. Find out what the rental house replacement gear/response time policy is.
5. Know what operating hours they have and what after-hours/phone support they offer.
6. Check all lenses for scratches, nicks, etc., as well as camera gear.
7. Confirm Return Time and Dates so you are not charged an extra rental day.
8. Rent over the weekend for a one-day rate.
9. Make sure that the camera techs are knowledgeable about the rental gear.
10. Make sure the rental house does not sell you more than you need.
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Zoom Q&A Interview with
Filmmaker Zoran Dragelj
Zoran Dragelj is a Producer and Director from Vancouver, Canada. He is best known for his feature film, "Friends Like These', which is currently being featured on Amazon Prime. In this video, Zoran is telling us more about his work, while providing helpful insights for filmmakers who are just starting...
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Smaller Is Better for On-Camera Microphones
