This article has been written by Joe Corrigan and reprinted with his permission. Thanks a lot, Joe. This article was created to get the people involved in the process of filmmaking speaking one language, so once you are on the set, you know what everyone is talking about. L I G H T I N…
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Should I Go to Film School?
This is a question I get asked a lot these days, and answering it is far from easy. I’ve been to film school, but it doesn’t mean that everyone else should. I went thinking I had no other option if I wanted to pursue a career in filmmaking. I didn’t have any equipment, and since…
What to Print On The CD’s and DVD’s Covers For Various Submissions?
Always check the rules and regulation of the festival since in one of the sections it might be stated what is required for the DVD cover or CD (press kit) cover. The standard written information on DVD (film) 1. Film type (DVD PAL or DVD NTSC). 2. Title of the film and the director’s…
Press Notes Template for Film Professionals
PRESS NOTE INCLUDES: Name of the distribution company Presents (Title) Starring (Cast) Running time Certificate For further information, please contact: Email and Phone number Release – exact date Synopsis – short synopsis defining the plot of the film Director’s Notes – why the director made the film, what the most exciting thing was during the…
Learn How to Make a Promotional Sheet for Your Film?
FILM PROMOTIONAL SHEET – is a document used for promoting your film. A new promotional sheet should be used at every stage of your production, therefore, ensure that changes can be made. The promotional sheet is ideally as small as a postcard, and on one side you should have your movie’s poster or a promotional…
Check Out How to Create One Page Sheet for Your Film?
ONE PAGE SHEET FOR YOUR FILM is a single document that informs and advertises that the film is ready for sale and publicity. It consists of: Title Production Company: (Name of the production company/-is in charge of bringing your film to screen) Film website Contact: (Email addresses and phone numbers to let people know how to…
European Cinema (1895 – 1945)
European Cinema (1895 – 1945) Europe is regarded as the birthplace of modern cinema. It was in Paris where the first public cinematographic projection ever took place, and from there it spread all over the world. The first filmmakers were the Lumiere brothers, August and Luis, and amongst their first movies, made in 1895, that…
Czech Cinematography: FAMoUs Children of Czech(oslovakia)
The Czech cinematography (or these days Czechoslovakian) came exceptionally late compared with other European cinematographies. It only began at the beginning of the 1960’s when filmmakers from the Czech film school, also called the Czech New Wave, started creating their works. Only the graduates of the worldwide famous FAMU (FILM AND TV ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS IN PRAGUE), in…
Case Study of a Short Film: “The Man With The Spying Glass” part 1
Case Study of a Short Film: “The Man With The Spying Glass” part 1 Below is the case study I created by my last short film as well as my general experience as a filmmaker on this production. “The Man With The Spying Glass” is a self-financed short film. Production: 3 days Post-production: 7 weeks Length:…
Abbas Kiarostami: A Versatile Artist
Abbas Kiarostami is one of the leaders amongst the Iranian directors. He is widely considered as the most prominent representative of this exotic cinematography which has celebrated a lot of successes at different film festivals over the last few years. This is due to the Iranian New Wave, who brought to the world many outstanding filmmakers and…