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5 Scrapped Star Wars Ideas that Would Have Changed EVERYTHING
December 15, 2015 | Film

5 Scrapped Star Wars Ideas that Would Have Changed EVERYTHING

Very few franchises can claim to have an extended universe quite as in depth as Star Wars, but the mythos surrounding the creation of the movies is arguably even more…

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Directors Essentials: 6 Unmissable Danny Boyle Classics
December 2, 2015 | Film

Directors Essentials: 6 Unmissable Danny Boyle Classics

Question: Is there anything Danny Boyle can’t do? Answer: Nope. Not a thing. Sure, there may be a couple of misfires in his back catalog (we don’t talk about The…

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5 Movies That Will Never Happen (No Matter How Badly You Want To See Them)
November 12, 2015 | Film

5 Movies That Will Never Happen (No Matter How Badly You Want To See Them)

Welcome to development hell. Today, we’re looking at movie concepts that have not just languished for years but decades, but don’t look as if they’re any closer to escaping the…

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Director’s Essentials: Kathryn Bigelow
November 10, 2015 | Film

Director’s Essentials: Kathryn Bigelow

In previous installments of our Director’s Essentials series, we’ve examined the works of the Coen Brothers and the late master of horror Wes Craven. Today we’re looking at five must-watch…

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8 Masterpiece Films Shot by Directors Under 30
October 21, 2015 | Film

8 Masterpiece Films Shot by Directors Under 30

It’s commonly held that you’ve got to hustle for many years to work your way up to the hallowed position of director—and for the most part this is true—but there are a…

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Coen Brothers: 5 Essential Filmography Highlights
October 14, 2015 | Film

Coen Brothers: 5 Essential Filmography Highlights

Welcome, one and all, to a brand new series here on the Student Resources portal. Each week, we’ll be taking a look at the essential titles from a particular director…or…

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Be A Self Producer And Cast Yourself
October 14, 2015 | Film

Be A Self Producer And Cast Yourself

Read Orson Welles’ IMDb page and it quickly becomes apparent that he was a man of many hats. He was an actor, writer, director, and producer and he excelled at…

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How NOT To Make A Movie: 5 Tips Every Amateur Ignores
August 14, 2015 | Film

How NOT To Make A Movie: 5 Tips Every Amateur Ignores

Over the past year, we’ve shared a lot of great tips for those who are just getting started with filmmaking as a hobbyist, along with more advanced advice aimed at those…

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How RED Cameras Changed The Game
August 7, 2015 | Film

How RED Cameras Changed The Game

As digital cameras have become the norm in 21st century movies and production work and more and more films and clients want their projects shot in 4K resolution, RED cameras have become…

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