The Help
A compelling drama about racial inequality in 1960s Mississippi, The Help follows aspiring journalist Skeeter Phelan as she documents the experiences of Black maids working for white families. Starring Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, and Emma Stone, the film was both a commercial and critical success. It sparked conversations about race, privilege, and social justice.
3 Ways To Use We The Project For Your Future In Filmmaking
Covid-19 is casting a cloud of uncertainty over the future of the filmmaking process and the entertainment industry as a whole. Now a company is releasing a solution that is shedding light on an innovative, yet more transparent one. One of Forbes under 30 featured…
Best Criterion Films in 2025: 19 Criterion Collection Films You Should Own
If you’re a fan of great film, then we have an interesting article for you today. In this piece, we’re taking a detailed look at Criterion Collection films and dropping a list of the best Criterion films you can find. The Criterion Collection, Inc. (or…
7 Interesting Facts You Should Know About Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, the well-known American horror film which was released in 1931 is widely perceived as the best film adaptation of the classic work ‘Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’ by Robert Louis Stevenson. It’s a story that has been…
Best Animation Software in 2025: 5 Top Animation Software Apps
Animated videos are a great instrument for video creators and help businesses to reach their audience. This guide takes you by the hand and walks you through 5 of the best animation software options out there. Do you know why animated videos are gaining so…
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…
Live Streaming Equipment Gear Guide: What You Need to Go Live in 2025
We’ve got an article today by Amanda Smith, focusing on live streaming equipment. She covers what you need to live stream and goes over some pointers on what you should consider before getting into live streaming. Streaming video connects you to an abundant gathering of…
5 Don’ts of Crowdfunding Videos on Kickstarter, Indiegogo and Others
Crowdfunding videos is all the rage these days. We live in an era where filmmakers don’t have to rely on their deep pockets and whichever rich uncle they can remember the name of this month. No, there are systems in place that if used correctly…
10 Tips For Starting Your Video Production Business
We have a special guest article today from Giordany Orellana, who owned the popular video production company Anchorbolt Studios. He’s here to share his tips on starting your video production business. This is obviously something that we talk about a lot on Filmmaking Lifestyle, but it’s…
11 Tips to Grow Your Video Production Company
We have an article today from Thierry Denis, CEO at Helium Films USA. He runs a very successful video production company, based in San Diego. This article covers in detail his most important advice for growing your video production business. Whether you’re just starting out as…
Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe: The Crazy Story Revealed
You ever hear the one about when Werner Herzog eats his shoe? I always found this story both bizarre and inspirational. It’s also incredibly fascinating and gives a glimpse into the passion needed to be a world-famous filmmaker: Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe is a short…
