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

    October 6, 2016

    September 2016 was a busy month in filmmaking and video production. These are the best posts from around the web in September 2016.

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    10 Productivity Hacks You Can Use to Improve Your Filmmaking

    September 19, 2016

    Use these productivity hacks to maximize your time and get more done. We've compiled a list of 10 of the best productivity hacks to get you achieving more!

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    3 Steps to Landing Filmmaking Clients

    September 15, 2016

    Filmmaking clients are there to be found. Do you know how to win them over once you find them, though? Read this article to learn more.

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    Moving From Photo to Video: How To Transition From Photography To Videography

    September 12, 2016

    Photo to video - more people than ever before are making the transition from photo to video. This guide shows you how to do it properly.

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    The Best of Filmmaking & Video Production August 2016

    September 8, 2016

    August 2016 was a busy month in filmmaking and video production. These are the best posts from around the web in August 2016.

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    5 Best VOD (Video On Demand) Platforms and How to Distribute in 2026

    September 1, 2016

    VOD (Video on Demand) is all the rage. But how can you use it to sell your film? Read this guide to learn about the different VOD platforms.

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    5 Things You Absolutely Need to Get Your Video Company Moving

    August 25, 2016

    How do you want your video company to do? What aspects make a great video company and what do you need to start a video company? All will be revealed.

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    15 Tips to Start & Grow an Animation Video Company

    August 15, 2016

    Learn how to start and grow your Animation video company with our guide to the best ways to start and profit from animated videos today.

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    5 Tips to Avoid Information Overload in Your Video Business

    August 8, 2016

    Information overload is the death of all productivity. Don't fall into the trap of constantly having to read and learn more. Start taking action!

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    Film Crowdfunding in 2026: Top 7 Sites To Crowdfund Your Film

    July 25, 2016

    Film crowdfunding - this is a guide to the different film crowdfunding platforms that you can use to get money to make your film.

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    How I Messed Up 3 Film Interviews...And How You Can Avoid Doing the Same

    July 18, 2016

    Film interviews - here are our top tips for how to come across confident and ace your next film interview. Learn from these mistakes and do it right!

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    Horror Filmmaking: 10 Things I learned from Shooting My First Horror Feature

    July 11, 2016

    Horror filmmaking - this is our guide to horror filmmaking and offers tips and tricks to make your first horror feature a success.

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    8 Steps To Find Prospects By Buying Lead Lists For Your Video Business

    July 4, 2016

    Lead lists are a great way to find new prospects that are highly targeted to what your video production company offers. Read this guide to learn more.

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    10 Tips For Editing Client Projects to Get Your Best Work

    June 27, 2016

    Editing client projects can be tricky. Use these 10 tips to ensure you get everything right and maximize your time when editing client projects.

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    9 Business Apps I Use Everyday In My Video Production Business

    June 6, 2016

    Here's a list of the key business apps I use regularly in my business. Get some ideas and discover something new that might change your business and life.

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    5 Don'ts of Crowdfunding Videos on Kickstarter, Indiegogo and Others

    May 23, 2016

    Crowdfunding videos are the perfect way to promote a client's product or service and the best part is you can get money via great crowdfunding videos.

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    10 Reasons Why Most Filmmaking Partners Are Bad For You

    May 12, 2016

    Filmmaking partners are your business partners in any kind of filmmaking or video production company. This articles teaches you how to choose them wisely.

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    Understanding Video Distribution: So You Finished Your Video, Now What?

    May 9, 2016

    Video distribution is hugely important once you've finished the video you've created. Modern technology has changed video distribution a lot recently.

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    7 Ways To Use Content Marketing For Your Video Production Company

    May 2, 2016

    Content marketing is one of the best ways to drive leads for your video production company. Use content marketing and inbound to drives leads and prospects.

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    10 Tips To Working Smarter (In Your Life & Career)

    April 25, 2016

    Working smarter is key if you're going to take your film/video career to the next level. This article shows you how working smarter will benefit you.

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    10 Tips For Starting Your Video Production Business

    April 18, 2016

    Starting your video production business the right way is incredibly important, because the way you start your business is everything.

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    3 Key Tips To Making Next-Level Travel Videos

    March 24, 2016

    Travel videos are getting more popular these days with the rise of very affordable filmmaking gear. Learn how to make awesome travel videos with this guide.

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    Hiring A Video Production Assistant For Your Production Company

    March 21, 2016

    Video production assistant - when your video production company gets busy, you're going to want to employ a video production assistant. Here's a guide.

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    14 Elements of Pre-Production For Filmmaking & Video Production

    March 10, 2016

    Pre-production - ensuring everything is planned out effectively before you embark on a film or video project is important and is the root of pre-production.

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    The Best of Filmmaking & Video Production February 2016

    March 2, 2016

    February 2016 was a busy month in filmmaking and video production. These are the best posts from around the web in February 2016.

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    The Best of Filmmaking & Video Production January 2016

    February 5, 2016

    January 2016 was a busy month in filmmaking and video production. These are the best posts from around the web in January 2016.

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    The Legal Side of Filmmaking and Video Production

    November 30, 2015

    Legal side of filmmaking - a concept that lots of people either don't understand or don't pay enough attention to. Master the legal side of filmmaking.

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    The World We Live In and How To Spearhead The Digital Resistance

    September 8, 2014

    There's a war going on in the digital space. It's a war for attention and if you want to get eyes on your stuff, then you're going to have to work hard

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    Positivity, Your Identity and How It Relates to Filmmaking

    August 22, 2014

    Here is a way to boost your filmmaking by improving yourself and thinking more positively. It's time to master positivity!

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    Control Your Emotions, Or They Will Control You

    June 18, 2014

    This is a short guide to controlling your emotions and getting the most out of those moments that you didn't expect you'd have.

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    6 Steps To Get Your Hustle On: What It Means & How To Get It

    May 9, 2014

    I want to go through 6 steps to get your hustle on. As we know, hustle is an important part of success, so here are 6 steps to get your hustle going.

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    It's A Funny Old World...Make 'Em Laugh

    March 14, 2014

    One of the keys to being great at filmmaking (and life) is being easy to be around. Being funny and having a good sense of humor is a great way to achieve this.

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    Filmmaking and The Law of Abundance

    February 18, 2014

    The Law of Abundance is important. If you want to master business and filmmaking, you need to consider scarcity and how it relates to the Law of Abundance.

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    3 Great Techniques For Letting Go and Letting the Writing Flow

    January 12, 2014

    Here's an article that you instruct you on the how-to of starting to write and not stopping writing

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    Health and Fitness For Filmmakers

    January 11, 2014

    Let's get your health and fitness in place so that you can dominate in your business and filmmaking life.

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    Should I Go To Film School? Part II

    January 10, 2014

    Are you thinking about whether you should go to film school? You need to read this article now!

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    How Michael Bay Got His Start in the Movie Industry

    January 7, 2014

    Many people wonder how blockbuster director Michael Bay got his start in the movie industry. This article tells you how he did

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    How Shane Carruth Made Primer: A Look At Carruth's Early Career

    January 5, 2014

    The making of Primer is a true indie filmmaking story. This is Shane Carruth's story of the making of Primer

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    El Principios - How Robert Rodriguez Got His Start

    July 21, 2012

    Robert Rodriguez is a true filmmaking legend. A man who went against all odds to make the film he wanted to make

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    Herzog on the Obscenity of the Jungle

    February 8, 2012

    When Werner Herzog shot Fitzcarraldo, we embarked on one of the most difficult shoots in filmmaking history

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    Why You Need To Start Now

    June 27, 2011

    Here's an inspirational quote on why you need to start now.

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    Spike Lee's Gotta Have It: A Look At The Making Of The Film

    June 24, 2011

    Spike Lee is one of the greatest living filmmakers for a variety of reasons. Find out why inside

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