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Back to SearchWe’re All Halfway Through Writing a Short Film That We Will Direct
Actor Saoirse Ronan recently revealed that she is halfway through writing a short film that she plans to direct— and it feels so relatable. It remind…
2 years ago
Why A LUT Will Save Your Movie (Kinda)
In this episode of the No Film School podcast, GG Hawkins interviews Ryan Thomas, the cinematographer, and Dan Edwards, the colorist, of the film 'I …
2 years ago
How ‘Continue’ Director Nadine Crocker Turned Rejection Into Two Lionsgate Features
The world of filmmaking is full of challenges, from industry rejection to personal setbacks. Yet, for many independent filmmakers, these obstacles be…
2 years ago
Back-To-Back Microbudgets, Folk Filmmaking & the Micro-Budget Chain Reaction Feat. ‘Peak Season’ Directors
What happens when you make two micro-budget films back-to-back? For filmmakers Henry Loevner and Steven Kanter, it sparks what they’ve dubbed the “mi…
2 years ago
Why Producer Ken Kao (Cuckoo, The Nice Guys, Mid90s) Wants More Mid-Budget Films
How can you break into the film industry? Especially if you're not in Hollywood or you come from a different profession, like law. Is thick skin esse…
2 years, 1 month ago
Crafting Tension: ‘Spermworld’ & ‘How To Blow Up a Pipeline’ Editor Explains
As an editor, should you specialize in documentary film or narrative film? Who says you can’t do both? Editor Daniel Garber proves it’s possible, sha…
2 years, 1 month ago
Rebuilding the Film Industry, Closure, Plus a $400 Doc Short
TV is oversaturated. California is too expensive to film in. Many audiences are underserved. It’s time we indie filmmakers rebuild the film industry …
2 years, 1 month ago
'DÌDI (弟弟)’ Director Sean Wang & Editor Arielle Zakowski on Kid Talent, Short Turnarounds & Angst on the Big Screen
If you were a teen in the early 2000s, the film Dìdi will likely evoke a strong sense of nostalgia. Dìdi, which is said to embrace “the cringier side…
2 years, 1 month ago
Want To Make Worldbuilding Movies? ‘Borderlands’ EP Emmy Yu on Development, Production & Why VFX Should Be Onboard ASAP
Producers are involved in every step of creating a film, from development to post-production. The role of a producer is not only to keep everyone on …
2 years, 1 month ago
Making a Movie Is Scary—This Is How We Manage Our Fear
On this bonus episode of the No Film School podcast, host GG Hawkins is joined by members of the team behind the movie she wrote and directed, 'I Rea…
2 years, 1 month ago