Are you a filmmaker looking for a better way to travel? Do you wish your production crew could travel more efficiently? If so, then I have just the thing for you – my travel hacks for filmmakers and crew. TRAVEL HACKS FOR FILMMAKERS AND CREW:…

Pre-production is a term thrown around in the film industry. You will hear people say that they are going to do some pre-production, that they are in the middle of pre-production, or that pre-production is almost finished. It is all very confusing, so we will…

What is directing actors? More specifically, how do you direct actors? In this article, I provide an overview of this art.The director is the person who has the final say in how a film or a stage production will turn out. A good director knows…

A synopsis is a brief overview of a book or story that may be used to market it. A literary agent or publisher may use a synopsis to decide whether they want to read the actual manuscript. If you are writing a novel, you might…

Indie film casting is the process of finding actors and actresses to appear in a film that is independent, or not associated with one of the major film studios. This process can involve open casting calls or using an agency to secure talent. Both methods…

A montage is a series of related scenes that are edited together to form a distinct whole. Usually, this type of scene is used to show the passage of time. Telling a story with a montage is one of the most difficult aspects of screenwriting….

Trying to film a believable fight scene can be frustratingly difficult but it doesn’t have to be! So here are some of the things that I’ve learned about how to film better fight scenes. Location is key. Your location is going to determine a lot…

What’s an animated movie? It’s a film with characters and action that aren’t real, such as cartoons and computer generated images (CGI). Animated movies are typically written and directed by a single person or a small team. How were animated movies made before computers? Animators…

Production Hacks is the essential guide to filmmaking, outlining time-saving tips that will make a huge difference between shooting smoothly and being behind schedule. The book deconstructs the art of filmmaking into bite-sized chunks.   Pre Production Hacks For A 2nd Ad What Is A…

John Williams: Mastering The Film Score reveals a deep insight into the life of one of Hollywood’s greatest composers. Until now, his work was largely considered secondary to his peers such as Bernard Herrmann and John Barry before him, and some even viewed him as…