Tag: how to make a movie
DIY: Puppeteering Your Protagonist
Recently I wrote and directed a film called Hoops. It was the story of ...
Anatomy of the Best Loglines
By Branden Bell His argument centers around starting your writing process by creating something ...
First Day On Set?
By Rebecca Alarie Here’s to you, starting in the film industry, mainstream or independent! ...
How to Deal with the Stress of Filmmaking
Working on a film crew and feeling stressed? This article is about learning how ...
Continuity’s Best Friends: What You Need to Succeed
Written by Brenden Bell New to the continuity department and unsure what to bring? ...
How to Find Royalty Free Music That Doesn’t Suck
If you’ve ever been a film school student or a no-budget independent filmmaker, then ...
Why Awkward Violence is the Best Kind of Movie Violence
I’m not really a violent person in any way; I tend to be of ...
How to Write Science Fiction: Keep it Simple Stupid!
*****WARNING CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR EX MACHINA******* In its journey from “B Movies” to popular ...
When the First Shot of a Movie is Powerful
Here’s some free filmmaking advice: the first shot of the movie is one of ...
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