The Best 67 Female Film Directors You Need To Know About (2018)
Every time there is an open directing assignment, a list of possible directors is put together. You might have to do this as an assistant, or as a producer or writer…
The Ultimate Medium Shot Examples to Inspire Your Shot List
When you block a scene it’s important to think about how the audience takes in information. Every shot and edit matters. Today we’re focusing on the medium shot. Truly the…
The Ultimate Close Up Shots [with Examples]
As we’ve talked about in our film theory post, what shots you choose to use as a director have a huge impact on your film. Every director and DP has the same…
The Best Up-and-Coming Directors Every Producer Needs to Know
If you’re a producer, you likely pay close attention when noteworthy film festivals post their schedules. Among other things, you’re probably looking for the best up-and-coming directors for your own…
How To Master A Storyboard Like Jordan Peele: Get Out
Stephen King said, “We make up horrors to help us cope with the real ones.” Although horror movies have been effective outlets for entertainment, they have also been the ideal…
Learning from the Best Marketing and Advertising Campaigns of 2017
The best advertising and marketing campaigns seem to come out of nowhere, don’t they? Continue Reading
The Ultimate Guide to Camera Shots (over 50+ Types of Shots and Angles in Film)
It’s easy to mix up the different types of camera shots out there. But if you’re a creative, it’s important to have a firm understanding of the several types of…
Mastering Shot Lists: Rian Johnson’s Movies and Directing Style (with Shot List Example)
Director Rian Johnson movies have a distinct visual and emotional style. Which is a pretty impressive feat given how young a filmmaker he is. Most directors take a few films before…
Mastering the Shot List: Alejandro González Inarritu
Filmmaker Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu has said, “Fear of the unknown is a great creative partner.” Throughout Inarritu’s filmography the director has continually embraced the uncertainty of life’s moments; allowing his…
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