Welcome to our blog post about the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. This award is given to the best real-life stories told on film. From harrowing tales of human endurance to insightful explorations of societal issues, these films represent the pinnacle of documentary filmmaking. In this article, we're going to look at the comprehensive list of films that have won this important award as well as rank the the top ten best Oscar-winning documentary feature films.Continue reading Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature — Full List
There are countless ways to cut a movie. Sometimes it’s best to do straight-forward, continuity editing– one scene happens, then the next. But sometimes, a less obvious editing technique can bring a sequence to life. Parallel editing is one of these unique editing forms that can elevate a movie, drawing comparisons and heightening suspense. So what is parallel editing in film? How can it be used?Continue reading What is Parallel Editing in Film — And Why Editors Use It
Spider-Man is a monumental achievement in the superhero genre. The film kicked off one of the most successful franchises in cinema history, reinvigorated a beloved superhero long lost to the margins of culture, and celebrated a city recovering from a devastating tragedy. Spider-Man’s screenplay has become the platonic ideal for the hero's origin story: hitting all the right beats at all the right moments in all the right ways. Let’s take a look at how the screenplay clicks. Continue reading Spider-Man Script PDF Download — Plot, Dialogue & Ending
There are many responsibilities that fall onto the shoulders of a director. One of the most important responsibilities they have is to direct the actors of a film. How do great directors bring out great performances from an actor? What is the relationship between director and actor? How should a director communicate with an actor? In this article, we will answer all of these questions and lay out actionable tips on how to direct actors for film that will help any director get the best performances. Continue reading How to Direct Actors for Film — 12 Tips & Techniques Explained
No genre has influenced the public's perception of criminals more than Gangster Movies. For more than 80 years, the best gangster movies have fascinated and allured the minds of millions; from Prohibition-era pre-code crime to 21st Century gang life. Our list of the 30 best gangster movies of all time includes films that span the globe and were produced in different time periods, with very different budgets.Whether sensational like De Palma’s Scarface or grounded like Singleton’s Boyz n the Hood, audiences have grown to see gangsters in new ways. But their binding similarity is that they are each responsible for shaping…
 Web design mood boards are useful tools for people looking to construct mood boards online. But how does one make a web design mood board? We’re going to show you how to make a web design mood board by taking a look at a couple examples. By the end, you’ll have everything you need to make your own web design mood board. Continue reading How to Make a Web Design Mood Board — Examples & Tips
Every camera movement should be chosen with intention and purpose. For that reason, it is important for every filmmaker to understand the fundamental effects of every camera movement available. One of the most effective movements, specifically when it comes to capturing location and setting, is the boom shot. The boom shot goes by many names such as the jib shot or crane shot. It is one of the camera movements that almost immediately adds production value to a film. What is a boom shot and what are its unique storytelling functions? Continue reading What is a Boom Shot? Camera Shot…
You’ll be hard-pressed to find current shows as show-stopping and gripping as Euphoria. The performances are gut-wrenching, the cinematography is groundbreaking, and the story drives it all. Since its inception, Euphoria stood out from all the rest. How so? Read our breakdown of the Euphoria pilot script below to learn how Euphoria pushes the bounds of television and earns its place on millions of screens. Continue reading Euphoria Script PDF Download — Pilot Breakdown & Analysis
The humble film slate, scuffed and scratched and tossed casually aside between setups, is actually a very important piece of equipment that no film set should ever be without. In this post, we’re going to give you an insider’s tour of the slate, officially known as a clapperboard. We’ll show you how to use a film slate on set, including how to mark the slate properly. We’ll also advise you on how to slate correctly for the camera so you’ll know what you’re doing right from the first take. Continue reading The Clapperboard Explained — How to Use a Film…
 You've downloaded a storyboard template but if you don't know how to use a storyboard template, you're a bit stuck. What notes and annotations go next to the panels? What do those abbreviations mean? And, most importantly, how can I use this storyboard template in a way that works best for me? Fear not, budding storyboard artist, we will cover all of these questions and more as we run through the essential steps of how to use a storyboard template. Pencil's out, let's go. Continue reading How to Use a Storyboard Template — Guide and Free Download
