When you go to the movies, you might feel like you’re having an immersive experience. After all, you’re invested in the story. The universe is right before your eyes. You’re most likely watching CGI animation at work. And you’re surrounded by the creativity it took to bring these characters to life. But at the movies,...Read More

You might not know it, but art directors are one of the strongest backbones of any production. When we go to the movies, we’ve learned to really only pay attention to the celebrity stars and directors. But what about the art directors that made all of the visual aspects of the film come alive? Sometimes,...Read More

When you think of the film industry, you immediately think, “Lights, camera, action!” But that might be all you think about, right? So how does a film get distributed to a major studio, film festivals, and eventually a theatrical release? The answer to all these questions and more is film distributors. Film distributors are the...Read More

You know those movies you watch just for the sake of how they look? The color palette is just right? And the visual storytelling as told through color theory just makes it a visual feast to take in? Yeah, those. (I can hear your ahh’s from here!) These movies alone teach us that the power...Read More

When you think of the film industry, you likely conjure up the image of Hollywood. You know – bright lights, big sets, more money than you could ever imagine. But not all movies are produced through the studio system. In fact, a number of beloved movies were made independent of the big wigs in corporate...Read More

If I asked you what documentary changed your life, you’d probably have a hard time picking just one. You might even have a hard time picking only two. That’s because documentaries have the ability to change lives and perspectives. The film industry is often lumped into the stereotype of big, fake Hollywood. But documentary filmmaking...Read More

If you’re an aspiring film director, you can likely point to a single moment that changed your life. Maybe you loved going to the video store as a kid. You picked out movies like it was already your career. And you watched them over and over to get an understanding of the film industry. It...Read More

If you’re a filmmaker, you’re probably looking to get as many eyes on your material as you can. Luckily, film festivals provide the perfect venue for that. Film festivals put your material next to the upcoming best in the industry. And the several viewers at the film festival give you a chance to spread your...Read More

Films have the power to make you feel something. But how much does the lighting have to do with that? Turns out, quite a bit. Lighting can highly affect the mood of a film, just like it can affect photography. It can help the audience understand what they are supposed to be feeling. And it...Read More

Film editors are the unsung heroes of movies. Directors, producers, and actors will often get the spotlight. But the film editor is the one in charge of bringing the film together. Film editing is often referred to as an “invisible art.” Good editing is hardly noticeable. But bad editing stands out like a sore thumb....Read More