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December 2024

Kasi Lemmons - Director
Kasi Lemmons is special for her ability to blend deeply personal storytelling with universal themes. Her films often explore identity, family, and…
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Save Your Ass... Why Every Filmmaker Should Capture Background Plates: The Secret to Effortless Reshoots
Discover how capturing background plates can simplify reshoots, reduce costs, and give filmmakers more flexibility with greenscreen technology.
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Mike Rekola
Mastering Walter Murch’s Rule of Six: The Key to Better Film Editing
Learn how Walter Murch's Rule of Six can elevate your editing and storytelling, and why every filmmaker should master this timeless guide.
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Mike Rekola
Nancy Meyers
Nancy Meyers is special for her ability to blend humor, romance, and emotional depth while exploring themes of love, family, and reinvention.
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November 2024

Why Every Filmmaker Needs an Electronic Press Kit (EPK) to Promote Their Film
Learn why an Electronic Press Kit (EPK) is a filmmaker's secret weapon for promoting films and the essential pieces it must include.
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Mike Rekola
Lisa Cholodenko
Lisa Cholodenko’s films are special for their emotional intimacy, wit, and focus on unconventional relationships.
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Why Taking Risks is the Key to Building Relationships in Filmmaking and Life.
Learn why risk-taking is the foundation of strong relationships in filmmaking and life, and how embracing uncertainty leads to greater connections and…
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Mike Rekola
What are "3D Glasses" in Cinema?
Explore the world of 3D glasses and how they bring depth to films. Discover how 3D technology works, its history, examples in iconic movies, and why…
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Who is ‘Alan Smithee’ Explained.
Explore the fascinating story behind ‘Alan Smithee,’ the infamous alias in filmmaking, its origins, examples, and why every filmmaker should know this…
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What is a "J-Cut" in Post Production
Learn all about J-Cuts in filmmaking, how they shape seamless transitions, with examples from movies. Perfect for your filmmaking glossary and editing…
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What is "Back To First Marks" in Film Production
Learn what ‘Back to First Marks’ means in filmmaking, why it's essential on set. Perfect for any filmmaking glossary of essential terms.
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