Getting Smart with Story Structure: Open Water
How do you make a strong film? Powerful insights from our breakdown of director Chris Kentis’ “Open Water”.
Why You Need to Build a Creative Team You Trust
How can collaboration benefit your filmmaking? Why simplify a complicated concept? Useful tips in our zombie-themed interview with a music video director.
How Deadlines Can Inspire Your Filmmaking
Discover the power of setting deadlines, shortening your film, and experimenting creatively, as an indie filmmaker takes us behind-the-scenes of his latest low budget success.
How to Use Color To Tell Your Film’s Story
Discover how filmmakers use color to tell their stories visually, featuring Channel Criswell’s insightful video essay.
Getting Smart with Story Structure: Primer
How do you make a strong film? Powerful insights from our breakdown of director Shane Carruth’s “Primer”.
Should You Buy a New Video Camera?
Maximizing the tools you already have can lead to a better film than buying new ones.