Below is the quoted portion of from a Dallas Observer article covering Movie Critics. UNT film production professor Johnathan Paul, on the other hand, makes an effort to watch everything. “I watch one movie a day, which I’ve done forever,” Paul says. “If it’s my first time...
The three-act structure has long been the standard for storytellers — but bending the rules can lead to exceptionally cool results. The principles of the three-act structure have been employed by storytellers for ages. In the early 20th century, filmmakers adopted the three-act structure to develop compelling stories for their burgeoning art form....
Securing film distribution might be the most challenging part of the entire filmmaking process. Here’s what it takes to get your project in front of an audience. Top image via KRVS The process of film distribution is incredibly interesting and somewhat complex. Fear not — we’re going to break it down...
Ready to land your next video job? Here are some tips for creating an engaging and unforgettable animation reel. Top Image: Batman: Arkham Origins via Blur Studio No matter which area of the production industry you go into, you’ll need a solid reel to showcase your work and sell yourself...
The Arbor and The Visual Act In Documentary Film Top Image: "The Arbor" Dir. Clio Barnard (2011) Within the last decade the documentary film structure has seen a shift from the traditional structure to one that gravitates towards the use of fictional film techniques. One such film that...
Realism and Fiction: The Challenge of Fiction in a Factual Documentary World The documentation of life through a lens has been an ongoing form of story telling since the late 1800’s. And it is the documentary film, or actuality film that can be credited as being the...