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Director Nora Mandray on Using History to Understand the Present
We spoke with director Nora Mandray about contextualizing history and keeping a complex political timeline vibrant and legible in short form.
Do Studios Release Teasers and Trailers Too Early?
Is it possible to hype an upcoming blockbuster too much? Here’s what studios face when they release teasers into the market early.
Industry Insights: Editor Matt Friedman Talks “The Farewell”
Editor Matt Friedman cuts to the chase on working with Lulu Wang and Awkwafina — and the importance of nailing multicultural projects.
Interview: Director Ernie Gilbert on His Sci-Fi Short Film “Nine Minutes”
Ernie Gilbert opens up about his journey from acclaimed Hollywood editor to director — and his new sci-fi short film Nine Minutes.
From Favreau to Scott – Filmmakers Who Changed Direction in Post
Much of a movie’s tone, narrative, and look are decided long before scheduling shooting, and often before writing the script — but not always.
Interview: “The Man in the High Castle” Cinematographer Gonzalo Amat
From The Man in the High Castle to Happy!, Cinematographer Gonzalo Amat shares the who, what, and why behind the production’s creative choices.
How DPs Make the Shift from Commercials to Features and Back Again
Can you develop skills shooting commercial work that’ll serve you well on feature films, or do you have to start from scratch?
Industry Interview with John Downer of Discovery’s SERENGETI
PremiumBeat spoke with John Downer about his new nature documentary SERENGETI, following different species of animals throughout Africa.
Industry Insights: “Hulu’s Das Boot” Composer Matthias Weber
Premium Beat interviewed Das Boot’s composer, Matthias Weber, on his approach to the sequel to Wolfgang Petersen’s iconic 1981 feature film.
7 Things You Can Definitely Take Away from Film School
While many debate the value of film school, let’s take a look at a few useful lessons you can definitely take away from the experience.
Why We’re in the Golden Age of Documentary Filmmaking
We’re in the golden age of documentary filmmaking, and these films have now become as cinematically entertaining as their narrative counterparts.
5 Tips on How to Create a Great Short Documentary Film
Documentaries are a right of passage for any filmmaker. In this article, we’ll look at five ways you can take your short documentary to the next level.