David Fincher
David Fincher is a renowned American filmmaker known for his dark, meticulous approach to storytelling. His films often delve into themes of obsession, morality, and the complexities of human psychology, with notable works such as Fight Club, Se7en, Zodiac, and The Social Network. Fincher’s mastery of suspense and tension, combined with his signature visual style, has earned him widespread acclaim. His work often explores the darker sides of human nature, pushing boundaries in both content and form. Fincher remains one of the most influential directors of his generation, consistently delivering thought-provoking and visually striking films.
Best Wes Anderson Movies: 9 Awesome Wes Anderson Films
Wes Anderson is a fantastic filmmaker who’s brought many brilliant films to screens all over the world. In this article, we list what we believe to be the best Wes Anderson movies. Anderson has produced screen magic with Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, and The Grand…
How to Create a Promotional Film for Your Business
Promotional Film Guide: Boost Your Business Now Creating a promotional film for your business isn’t just about flashy visuals and catchy jingles; it’s about storytelling that resonates with your audience. We’ll guide you through the essentials of crafting a compelling narrative that showcases your brand’s…
Filmmaking Podcasts in 2025: 47 of the Best For Your Listening Pleasure
The landscape of filmmaking podcasts is changing all the time. Today, we take a look at some of the best filmmaking podcasts that you can listen to today. Whether you’re a filmmaker, video freelancer, a video company, or anything else, connecting with other creatives is…
Types of Shots in Film: The Essential Guide
Knowing and understanding the different types of shots in film is critical to forming an understand of shot composition and choice as a film director or director of photography. Back when cinema was in its infancy, films used to be shot on a tripod in…
What Is a Gimbal? Complete Guide To All Things Camera Gimbal
Ah, the gimbal! It’ll go down as one of the handiest inventions in filmmaking. But what is a gimbal? In this article, we’re going to jump right into the gimbal – it’s history, uses and benefits for a videographer or filmmaker. So you want to…
The Best of Filmmaking & Video Production April 2019
This is the 40th instalment of this feature here on Filmmaking Lifestyle, where we chart the best-of-the-best from around the filmmaking and video production world. This article covers the best posts from April 2019. Every month, I post a round-up article featuring the best things I’ve found…
How to Make Long Dialogue More Interesting Through Good Direction
Compared to cinematography, special effects, location, and casting, dialogue is often forgotten when discussing the key components of what makes a film work. If the dialogue is good it disappears into the storytelling, if it is bad it stands out and can ruin an entire…
Voice Narration: How to Use It Wisely in Your Film
“Show, don’t tell” is the only conventional wisdom existing among filmmakers all over the world. And the tendency says that Hollywood plays a big part in heating and preserving this axiom. Why axiom? Well, because even though the underlying basis of why and how voice…
Know Your Audience: 6 Tips for Better Connecting With Your Audience
Whether you’re writing a scene, filming a movie, or simply talking to a friend, there is no skill more valuable than communication. We take it for granted, but communicating an idea to someone is one of the hardest things to achieve. That’s why we need…
How To Make a Short Film: The Making of Anamnesis
Today we have an article from filmmaker Josh McCausland, who’s here to share his thoughts on making a short film. I think readers will get a lot of value from the learning experiences Josh gained through making this film. How To Make A Short Film…
