Filmmaking

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Symmetry, Shot, Closeup: How Xavier Dolan Makes His Film

May 3, 2021May 3, 2021UncategorizedDirecting, Filmmaking, Xavier Dolan

Everything has its own personal style. You have a personal style of managing things out; your mom has a personal style of making toasts; a favorite store at the corner has a personal style of

Wanna Be A Great Filmmaker? Remember These 5 Essential Rules When Studying At College

August 13, 2020August 13, 2020TipsCollege, Filmmaking

Filmmaking is not for the faint heart. If you want to become a great filmmaker, you better be prepared for a tough task ahead. But this should no scare you. As long as you follow

How Many Hats Will Your Head Fit?

June 26, 2017May 2, 2018OpinionFilmmaking, Indy Film

In the Indy film scene, you’re making your first few films and you’re still doing the editing, directing, producing, writing, location managing, catering. Burn out is common, bonds are made and its an experience that

Exclusive – Let’s make some Films

February 13, 2017February 17, 2017ExclusiveBankroll, Barry Thomas Bechta, Filmmaking, From Reel to deal, Rich Dad Poor Dad

We all know how difficult it can be to make a film. A daunting and intimidating process. There’s casting calls, scouting locations, securing permits, putting a crew together, etc. The list becomes very lengthy and

Don’t Myth Out When Filmmaking

August 1, 2016October 15, 2021Tipscanada film industry news today, canadian independent film, common myths in filmmaking, D.W.Griffith, Filmmaking, Filmmaking myths, fix it in post

If you’re just breaking into the film industry and want to avoid some common myths in filmmaking, I’ve compiled a few to wet your whistle. Starting with one of the oldest and more popular myths

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