In movie-making, a prop can be more than a mere functional object: it can be a perfect symbol that reveals information about a character’s past, emotional life, and path without ever having a word of dialogue. These small, easily […]
Great filmmaking begins long before the day cameras begin rolling. For directors, maybe the most importantm alent is the ability to see a film before anyone ever gets behind the camera. This “sixth sense” for film is half imagination, […]
In an era of speeding technological change, the film industry is quietly transforming. From new forms of financing to fresh forms of digital ownership, directors and studios are both exploring how new technologies, like blockchain, can facilitate creative freedom, […]
You might not have noticed, but something interesting has been happening at the movies. Films based on digital universes—ones that used to be considered too niche or risky—have turned into consistent box office draws, pulling in billions worldwide. These […]
John Maclean has always had a love for western movies. The Scottish filmmaker debuted his first movie, Slow West, on the film festival circuit, but was also writing the story for another upcoming project. This time, he wanted the […]
As independent filmmaking continues to evolve in both form and distribution, independent producers are discovering new ways of financing, promoting, and sustaining their work. Traditional routes like grants and production deals remain scarce, while crowdfunding entails exhaustive effort for […]