The Work
The Work is a powerful documentary that explores the transformative power of group therapy in a California prison. The film focuses on a group of incarcerated men who participate in an intense four-day therapy session, confronting their personal traumas and struggles. Directed by Jairus McLeary, The Work is a raw and unflinching portrayal of emotional vulnerability, trust, and healing in one of the toughest environments imaginable. The documentary highlights the strength and courage required to confront deep-seated issues of violence, identity, and redemption. The Work is a moving exploration of the human capacity for growth, even in the most difficult circumstances.
How Did They Make Ted: The Making of Ted
Today we have a guest article on the making of Ted, the Seth MacFarlane film starring Mark Wahlberg. If you’ve ever had an interest in how this film was made, you need to read this. Ted was the first venture into filmmaking by Seth MacFarlane…
19 Ways to Reignite Your Creativity
Creativity is sometimes seen as an entity which only some people have within them, but it’s simply not true. Every person has some degree of creativity, but often it isn’t given the opportunity to thrive or the support it needs to develop. It can also…
Telling a Story that Calls to Action: Tips from Documentary Filmmakers
How to create a call-to-action masterpiece that will inspire people? In this article, we discuss Cheryl Houser’s secrets of documentary filmmakers. Secrets Of Documentary Filmmakers — Create A Story That Drives Action Cheryl Miller Houser has always been attracted to people and the stories behind…
Why the Right Podcast Niche is Important for Content Creators
As content creators, filmmakers and podcasters are cut from the same cloth. In simple terms, films and podcasts allow a medium to communicate a message that, hopefully, finds an audience on the other side to receive the message. Podcasting is also a natural fit for…
How to Be A Screenwriter: 10 Tips For Becoming An Awesome Screenwriter
Let’s take a look at how to be a screenwriter. We’re going to cover the basics of what screenwriting is and how you can become a screenwriter, if that’s the path for you. Screenwriting is essentially an activity which involves crafting a script with good…
The Best of Filmmaking & Video Production February 2019
This is the 38th 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 February 2019. Every month, I post a round-up article featuring the best things I’ve found…
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 Screen Write: 5 Ways a Screenwriting Partnership Worked While Writing a First Movie
Today, we have an article on screenwriting that teaches you a process of how to screen write. Filmmaker Angela Caito will take you through her process in detail and I’m sure there will be plenty of a-ha moments here! I am Angela Caito and together…
5 Tips to Become Better at Being Creative
My name is Felix Randerath. I am a DOP and I run a Video-Production-Company based in Germany. In addition I am the Co-Founder of Vamify, where video-editors can find unique Video Assets and professional crafted After Effects Templates, that are made to enhance all kinds…
Best Monitor For Video Editing In 2025: 15 Top Monitors For Video Editing
If you want to be able to produce exceptional results with your video editing, then you need a fantastic monitor. Monitors come in all shapes and sizes: what is the best monitor for video editing? Whilst answering that question, we will give you some pointers…
