Honestly, more companies should do this. 7Artisans, the Chinese lens manufacturer best known for its diverse array of affordable lenses, is holding a contest on its social media accounts where the company is inviting its fans to try to…
A year after the premiere of Stranger Things, the Duffer Brothers returned to their alma mater to give a masterclass talk to aspiring filmmakers based on their experiences as fresh-faced showrunners of one of Netflix's biggest hits.
We all recall a moment in a story when everything suddenly shifts, and even though it has only just begun, our protagonist reaches a point of no return.
There is a distinct kind of sadness in watching someone hold on to a happier past, a period that was kinder to them than the present is. We often see elders in our family talking about the “glorious bygones,” and, at that time, the pain…
There are many ways a story can move ahead, but it happens predominantly in two ways: either a character pushes the narrative forward, or the world (within the narrative) pushes a character back, and the character has to respond. In other…
We know, this is a sacrilegious topic for most cinematographers, but love it or hate it, vertical format video is here. It’s popular, it’s social, and it can help pay the bills. Or maybe you’re just a psycho, and you love shooting…
Ok, maybe it’s mean to call this thing goofy—but that’s kind of what it is. Not to say that being goofy is a bad thing. Goofy can be good. Or, you know, it can just be goofy. Either way, a company called ZILR has developed a new E-Powered…
Hollywood is pretty worried about what Netflix taking over Warner Bros is going to look like and what's going to cost. Will theatrical suffer? Who's getting fired? What about people with overall deals there or movies pending release?
My wife is obsessed with romantic comedies, so when it's her turn to pick out what we're watching on TV, it's almost inevitable that we're going to watch two people fall in love.
I was talking to my manager about finding producers on a spec and then which studios we could take the story to. And then I was like...wait, who can we take it to? Which movie studios are left?
Making movies can be expensive, and making blockbuster movies can be appallingly expensive. But how does it compare to building a luxury cruise liner in the early 1900s?
Despite news still swirling of a potential sale, ARRI has made headlines this morning not with an acquisition, but rather a partnership. ARRI and The Helm, a global expert in cinematic live broadcast and high-end production workflows, have…
For those working in the VFX industry, there are a million things to consider when undertaking big projects in terms of scope and security. Announced by Beeble, an AI VFX tool, a new desktop application version is out now, aiming to bring…
Just days after Netflix announced its $82.7 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery's studio and streaming assets, Paramount Skydance is taking the fight directly to shareholders with a hostile takeover bid.
Love stories usually blossom on the promise of forever. It’s our instinct not to consider it any other way. That’s why when a love story breaks this protocol, it sticks in our heads. And no matter how much we don’t want to accept it, it…
As a self-taught filmmaker, Richard Linklater tops the list of every film buff who appreciates the surrealist artistic approach toward emotions and expressions.
Anytime I notice a plot hole in a movie, I like to think that it is a question left for the viewers to figure out. It might sound absurd, but hear me out.
If you’re one of the millions of Americans tuning in to watch the new Stranger Things episodes on Netflix here over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, you might be cringing a bit if you have even a little bit of background in filmmaking and…
It's that time of the year when the savings might be the best, but your day-to-day lives might also be completely out of control. Sure, there's often less work going around during the holidays—at least production-wise. But there's also…
As part of a two-day event hosted by Apple at its Cupertino developer center, the company, famously known for the iPhone and the Vision Pro, gave some pretty in-depth presentations detailing the foundations of its Apple Immersive Video and…
The industry is reeling from news that Netflix has clinched the winning bid for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). This has created an unprecedented consolidation of content and market power and scared filmmakers.
The holidays are different for everyone, but whether you’re feeling merry, lonely, reflective, or need an excuse to get away from family dynamics for a moment, we’re gifting you a long list of granting opportunities to keep you busy into…
Everyone is talking about how Netflix is acquiring Warner Bros, and what it means not just for the businesses of Hollywood but the creatives who make it run.