FILMMAKING

We take you behind the scenes and break down all that goes into making a film. Read our conversations with filmmakers as they share their creative process, tips for frugal filmmakers, equipment they work with and more! We explore every aspect of filmmaking — cinematography, screenwriting, lighting, editing etc.

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Moonlight And The Art Of Intimacy In The Cinematic Medium

Barry Jenkins’ Moonlight (2016) has rightfully earned its reputation as one of the most beautiful…

cinematography analysis of Parasite
How Parasite Perfected The Visual Language Of Social Divide

Parasite was a groundbreaking film on many counts. Directed by Bong Joon-ho, it was the…

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 21 Iconic Shots Of The 21st Century

With the advancement of technology, cinematography took a giant leap around the turn of the…

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Cinematography Of Nolan, Wally Pfister’s Inception (2010)

If I were to talk of the greatest films in the last decade that changed…

How Wes Anderson makes movies
The Anatomy Of A Wes Anderson Film

Wes Anderson is perhaps one of the most recognizable and influential filmmakers of our times.…

Cinematography of La La Land
How Linus Sandgren Brought Old Hollywood To Life In La La Land

Cinematographer Linus Sandgren’s seminal work in La La Land (2016) won him several accolades including…

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12 Film Lighting Techniques Filmmakers Should Know

The moving images on screen have the ability to elicit emotional response in how they’re…

Citizen Kane cinematography
Cinematography Of Citizen Kane (1941)

One of the few gems of world cinema, Orson Welles’ Citizen Kane has set a benchmark for…

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What Is Depth Of Field In Film? All You Need To Know

While attentively watching a film, how often have we questioned ourselves why a certain area…

mise en scene in film
What Is Mise-en-scène? 7 Films That Are Perfect Illustrations

Mise-en-scène, a phrase from the French language pronounced meez-on-senn, originated in the theater somewhere in…

Inglourious Basterds screenplay analysis
Inglourious Basterds (2009) Screenplay Analysis

In the year 1992, Hollywood was intruded on by a young, voracious cinephile whose arrival…

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10 Best Edited Films Of The Last Decade (2010-2020)

The advent of digital technology, particularly in the last decade, has helped films evolve into…

color psychology in movies
How Films Use Color to Tell A Story

The introduction of color in motion films in the early 20th century was set to…

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41 Cinematography Techniques Every Filmmaker Should Know

Have you dreamt of shooting your own feature film someday? There are a ton of…

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5 Successful Screenwriters Share Tips For Aspiring Writers

“I have always credited the writer of the original material above the title: Mario Puzo’s…