Posts Tagged ‘Inspiration’
Austin Film Festival Interview: Insights for Turning Your Script into a 90-Second Pitch
We chatted with screenwriter Megan Weaver about her script “The Starfish” and some insights for pitching your screenplay.
Going Full-Time vs. Working Freelance: Which Is Best for You?
Full-time film production opportunities are more common today than ever before. So does that mean you should stop considering freelance work?
5 Reasons You Should Consider Volunteering at Film Festivals
Interested in screening your films at film festivals? Here are five reasons why you should consider volunteering before you start making submissions.
5 Reasons Why You Should Shoot Your Own Digital Web Series
At the 2018 Austin Film Festival, we chatted with Root for the Villain writer/director Max Rissman about shooting short-form episodic content.
Interview: Tracy Andreen on the Romance of Writing for Hallmark
Love may hurt, but it also sells. The Hallmark Channel produces 90+ holiday and romance films per year, so we sat down with the woman behind the …
Production Tip: How to Edit a Fight Scene for Rhythm and Pacing
Good fight scenes need vision, planning, and careful choreography. But ultimately, they depend on the edit for their power.
4 Awesome Music Video Visual Effects — And How to Recreate Them
Travis Scott’s music video for “SICKO MODE” inspired us to recreate some of its truly awesome visual effects. Here are our four favorite.
Screenwriter James V. Hart on Career, Coppola, and Creating a Method
James V. Hart has worked with many of the greats — from Coppola to Spielberg. We sat down to talk about his journey and some of the …
The Right Way to Give and Receive Feedback on a Script
No (good) script exists in a vacuum. Giving and receiving feedback is essential for successful screenwriters. So what’s the best way to go about it?
Industry Interview: Advancing Your Career from PA to AD
Anthony Milton has worked in the professional film scene in Dallas for the past decade. We sat down to talk shop and collect his tips on building …
Fantastic Fest: One Horror Filmmaker’s Advice from Over 30 Features
Filmmaker Mickey Reece has turned over 30 homemade movies into a Fantastic Fest horror hit. Here’s what we’ve learned from his years of experience.
Jonah Hill on Writing and Directing Mid90s — and Tips He Learned from the Greats
Here’s a look at the insights Mid90s director Jonah Hill has learned from filmmaking greats like Martin Scorsese, Spike Jonze, and Seth Rogen.