41 Cinematography Techniques Every Filmmaker Should Know
Have you dreamt of shooting your own feature film someday? There are a ton of things you’ll need to know …
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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 The Godfather, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, …
How To Write A Film Treatment: A Step-By-Step Guide
Script-writing is a laborious process that demands an extreme amount of discipline. There are millions of ideas running through your …
Stage Directions: Everything You Need To Know
If you’ve read a script, you might have found a series of notations and abbreviations set aside in brackets. This …
How To Write A Script: 10 Basic Steps For Screenwriters
Writing an original screenplay is no easy task. Before you start writing your script, it’s important to understand the basics …
Blade Runner 2049 Cinematography
Cinematographer Roger Deakins’ ground-breaking work in Blade Runner 2049 won him multiple accolades, including his first Oscar for Best Cinematography. …
Writing Your First Film? Here’s All You Need To Know
For all you aspiring writers out there looking for some direction around writing your first script, here’s a quick, step-by-step …
Cinematography Vs Videography: What’s The Difference?
Cinematography is the art of storytelling through a visual medium based on a predetermined directive like a script or narrative, …
13 Best Screenplays For Aspiring Screenwriters
From The Silence of the Lambs (1991) to Persona (1966), here are the best screenplays every screenwriter should read. If you’re an …
Movie Themes: 10 Classic Examples And Why We Need Them
What’s the hallmark of a great film, one that stands the test of time? Great script, gorgeous imagery, arresting performances, …
From Script To Festival Win: How I Made An Animated Short For $3500
Daniel Greenway’s Deep Fried Fingers delves into an imaginative world, where the roles of animals and humans are reversed. The …
Script To Screen: Director Curtis Johnson On Adult Animated Series ‘Fish’
When Jacob Fiskel, aka Fish, is denied his dream job as a radio host, he makes it his life-long goal …
How I Made A Film On An iPhone: Low-Budget Filmmaking Tips From Director Jake Thomas
With a growing list of films shot on smartphones, the handheld is gradually becoming an increasingly popular choice among filmmakers, with budgetary …
How I Got My First Pay Cheque As Screenwriter For A Netflix Series
At Flickside, your window to the inner workings of filmmaking, we’re always looking for industry insiders to share their knowledge …
How I Made My Latest Short Horror Film, Writes Pixar’s Gairo Cuevas
Ever wanted to make a film but doubted yourself or felt you don’t have the resources in place? Or are …