Ran
Akira Kurosawa’s Ran is a monumental adaptation of Shakespeare’s King Lear, set in feudal Japan. The film follows an aging warlord who divides his kingdom among his three sons, leading to betrayal, chaos, and the ultimate downfall of his family. Known for its breathtaking cinematography and massive battle sequences, Ran is a masterpiece that blends Shakespearean tragedy with Kurosawa’s signature visual storytelling. The film’s themes of loyalty, ambition, and the destructive nature of power resonate universally. Ran is widely regarded as one of the greatest films in world cinema, showcasing Kurosawa’s unmatched artistry.
The Best of Filmmaking & Video Production September 2016
This is the 12th 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 September 2016. Every month, I post a round-up article featuring the best things I’ve found around…
10 Productivity Hacks You Can Use to Improve Your Filmmaking
I’m a productivity monster. I keep to-do lists, Google calendars, alarms, and timers. Productivity hacks. Everytime I hear about a new productivity tool or technique, I have to try it out. However, many of them tend to phase out of use over time. So I’ve…
3 Steps to Landing Filmmaking Clients
Last time around, we talked about Client Mining and Farming. Let’s now imagine you have a prospective client. If they’ve watched your reel, and they’ve visited your website, then you are more than half way to landing them as a client. However, there are a few…
Moving From Photo to Video: How To Transition From Photography To Videography
In this modern world, as a photographer you can’t ignore film. It’s almost like a law of nature. This is my guide to photographers making that transition to videography. If you’re ever considered going from photo to video, this one’s for you. If you know…
The Best of Filmmaking & Video Production August 2016
This is the 11th installment 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 2016. Can’t believe it’s been nearly a year since I started this feature!…
5 Best VOD (Video On Demand) Platforms and How to Distribute in 2025
Independent film distribution is venturing into uncharted territory these days with the growing popularity in streaming video and video streaming platforms. In a highly saturated market that includes blockbuster movies, it is essential that any filmmaker interested in finding an audience for their film look…
5 Things You Absolutely Need to Get Your Video Company Moving
Okay, it’s time to get down and dirty. You have ILC (Internal Locus of Control), and you have a partner or two that you know also have ILC. You also realize that the journey of building your own video company will be hard, but you…
15 Tips to Start & Grow an Animation Video Company
We’ve all seen them. Those witty animated videos that last about one minute, usually promoting a product or service. In fact, you’ve probably seen so many that you haven’t put much thought into their logistics. Video marketing is now an everyday part of our “internet…
5 Tips to Avoid Information Overload in Your Video Business
I want to talk a little about information overload today. How it pertains to business, to life, to filmmaking and everything else. We live in an information saturated world these days. The internet is awash in information and our inboxes are flooded with new ways…
Film Crowdfunding in 2025: Top 7 Sites To Crowdfund Your Film
Would it be possible to ask everyone you know for $100 to make your next (first?) film? If so, how many multiples of $100 do you think you’d get, and how much of a budget would that give you for your next project? In the…
