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Tips, tutorials, and insights for filmmakers

Film Budgeting

Film Budgeting

Filmmaking requires money, whether you're making a short film for your final project in film school or a blockbuster movie, filmmaking always costs something. Even if you already own a camera.
Story Development

Story Development

Storytelling is one of the oldest and most powerful forms of communication. Whether you're telling a story to your friends around a campfire or making a movie, the process of developing a story
How to Introduce a Character in a Screenplay

How to Introduce a Character in a Screenplay

In all forms of storytelling, a character's introduction is a defining tableau, setting the stage for narrative impact. This article examines the craft of creating memorable character debuts that captivate and reveal core traits.
Remembering the Nagra: The Industry Workhorse

Remembering the Nagra: The Industry Workhorse

In the final decades of the 20th century, a new era of location filmmaking brought groundbreaking movies directly to the people and places they portrayed. Raging Bull, The French Connection, Mad Max - these gritty, textured films took cameras out of the studio and into the streets.
Free: Film Call Sheet Template [PDF]

Free: Film Call Sheet Template [PDF]

A call sheet is a must-have item for any film or television production. It contains crucial information about the shoot, such as the site and cast and crew members, as well as scheduling. This data a