Enrolling In An MFA Film Degree Program: What To Consider
“What do I do next?” is probably the most asked question posed by hundreds of thousands of undergraduates every year as they face graduation and contemplate what to do next….
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November 13, 2014 | Film
November 10, 2014 | Film
Photographing Water Drops
You’ve probably come across a photograph of a water droplet suspended in mid-air at one point or another. If so, have you ever sat there in awe, wondering how on…
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October 30, 2014 | Film
Breaking Down The Directors Of The Alien Franchise
Nobody involved in the early stages of making a B-movie “Jaws in space” plotted Star Beast ever expected it would evolve into the billion-dollar plus Alien franchise. From the original…
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October 22, 2014 | How To's
Top 7 TED Talks on Filmmaking
The TED conferences have long been a superb source of inspiration in many areas of human advancement, and filmmaking is no exception. Over the years, there have been some exceptional…
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October 9, 2014 | Film
The Best Websites For Filmmakers: Directing, Cinematography, VFX, Screenwriting, And Much More!
Note: Since we first published this list of 37 websites over a year ago, we’ve been inundated with numerous suggestions about sites, podcasts, and other resources we should have included in…
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October 7, 2014 | Film
Is Film School Worth It?
Filmmaking is a strange beast, and there’s no other artform quite like it. It involves the culmination of not just creative prowess but also technical expertise; throw in the need…
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September 23, 2014 | Film
Getting Kids Into Filmmaking
Taking part in any creative hobby with your kids is a great thing for all parties involved, and making films together is no exception. Not only is it good for…
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August 19, 2014 | Film
10 Superheroes Who Deserve A Movie
Superhero movies have made up a large bulk of Hollywood’s Summer output in recent years, and that trend doesn’t seem likely to change given they continue to gross extraordinary sums…
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August 11, 2014 | Film
Beyond The Shining: Rob Ager On The Emergence Of Independent Film Critique
Back in 2007 I posted on YouTube my first 20 minute video analysis of Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining, putting forward interpretations of a hidden theme of Native American genocide and…
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