Apr 1, 2021 | Announcement
A few weeks ago, streaming service HBO MAX launched Zack Snyder’s Justice League, a four-hour director’s cut of the 2017 superhero film, which was met with mostly positive reviews. And now, after completing work on his lengthy superhero saga, director Zack Snyder is...
Mar 8, 2019 | Five For Filming
One of the best ways to stand out in the film business is to make a successful low-budget movie. Like Paranormal Activity, shot for only $15,000. Or Get Out, made for $4.5 million. Or Split for $9 million. Or A Quiet Place, $17 million… Hold on! This is starting...
Nov 6, 2018 | Five For Filming
We filmmakers often look to other cinematic works to get inspiration: the acting of Lily James, the directing of James Cameron and the writing of Cameron Crowe. We look at successful projects like Black Mirror and Black-ish and Orange is the New Black. And we study...
Sep 11, 2018 | Announcement
We love bringing you all the latest news, insight, interviews, and tips related to indie film production. And that’s exactly what we’ve been doing, every week, for a whole year! Next week we’ll be back with another great interview but today,...
Jul 17, 2018 | Five For Filming
Shooting Day #10: You wake up and instantly realize something’s not right. Your head feels heavier than it did yesterday. Only one of your nostrils is operational. Your throat is sore. Crap. You’re sick. In a normal job, you’d take a sick day. But here’s the...
May 29, 2018 | Essay, Greatest Hits
“Rushing Ramona” is a 2nd AC (camera assistant) working on a feature in Kentucky. Before each take she updates the slate (also called clapboard, clapperboard, or sound marker) with the appropriate scene and take. She announces the take, claps the “sticks,” and gets...
