Do It Yourself
How to Make Great Coffee to Keep Being Creative
The life blood of a creative, especially an independent filmmaker, is filled with caffeine. ...
How to Host Your Own Premiere for Independent Filmmakers
By Lyndall Cave You’ve gone through the grueling process of film school and congratulations…you’ve ...
DIY: Puppeteering Your Protagonist
Recently I wrote and directed a film called Hoops. It was the story of ...
DIY: Judge A Book By Its Cover
By Josias Jensen I’ve always been told never to judge a book by its ...
DIY: Make Battle Wounds From Your Household Inventory
As independent filmmakers, finances are scant, and any way to save money is always ...
How To Make Cool Thumbnails For Your Vlogs
BY HANNAH PRIMAN Are you wanting to captivate your audience with creative thumbnails, but ...
How To Make Flakey Skin and Blisters
If you’re like me and love getting creative with special effects makeup then this ...
What’s Up Doc? How to Prep for a Documentary
Making a documentary is no small feat. Here are some creative tips to help ...
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