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Enrolling In An MFA Film Degree Program: What To Consider
November 13, 2014 | Film

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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Photographing Water Drops
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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Breaking Down The Directors Of The Alien Franchise
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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Top 7 TED Talks on Filmmaking
October 22, 2014 | Film

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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The Best Websites For Filmmakers: Directing, Cinematography, VFX, Screenwriting, And Much More!
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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Is Film School Worth It?
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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Getting Kids Into Filmmaking
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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10 Superheroes Who Deserve A Movie
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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Beyond The Shining: Rob Ager On The Emergence Of Independent Film Critique
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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