Greed
An ambitious silent-era epic, Greed is one of the most famous lost films in cinema history, originally cut down from nearly nine hours to just over two. Directed by Erich von Stroheim, the film tells a tragic story of obsession and materialism, centered around a lottery winner whose life is destroyed by greed. The surviving version is still considered a masterpiece of silent cinema, with stunning cinematography and rich character development. Its themes of human downfall and moral decay remain timeless. Despite its troubled history, Greed is widely regarded as one of the greatest silent films ever made.
The Best of Filmmaking & Video Production August 2018
This is the 35th 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 August 2018. Every month, I post a round-up article featuring the best things I’ve found around…
Flexible Filmmaker: How Being a Malleable Filmmaker Can Save Your Film From Script to Post
The script is airtight. You’ve stayed up until the wee hours perfecting your shot list. You’ve jotted down helpful verbs to whisper into your actors ears during key moments. You and your team have strategized the order of the shooting day ad nauseum. You are…
How to Write a Business Plan For a Video Production Company in 7 Steps
Whether you’re just starting your video company, or if you’re already established and looking for further funding, you might need to provide a video production business plan. But how to write a business plan? This article will take you through the steps necessary to create…
