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The Scripts Behind the Screen: 2025's Oscar-Nominated Screenplays
Discover 2025's Oscar-nominated screenplays - the brilliant original stories and masterful adaptations competing for Hollywood's top writing honors.
Feb 18
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December 2024
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.
Dec 9, 2024
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Mike Rekola
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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.
Dec 2, 2024
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Mike Rekola
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.
Nov 25, 2024
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Mike Rekola
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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…
Nov 21, 2024
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Mike Rekola
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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…
Nov 18, 2024
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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…
Nov 18, 2024
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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…
Nov 18, 2024
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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.
Nov 18, 2024
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How to Attract Investors, Talent, and Distributors: Use a Film Finance Plan
Learn how to create a winning film finance plan to secure investors, collaborators, talent, and distributors for your filmmaking project.
Nov 18, 2024
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Mike Rekola
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Unlock the Hedonic Treadmill to Craft Unforgettable Characters
Discover how the concept of the hedonic treadmill in screenwriting can deepen character arcs and make your filmmaking more impactful.
Nov 14, 2024
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Mike Rekola
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Cover Your Ass & Your Films with this One Document…
Learn why a Chain of Title document is crucial for filmmakers to secure legal ownership of your story, avoid disputes, and protect your creative rights.
Nov 8, 2024
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Mike Rekola
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