Many filmmakers who begin their journey for financing their idea or script don’t realize that you can film your project from just a few thousand dollars to several million. Obviously, with films now budgeting out for well over 100 million, these amounts are but a pittance compared to what it could cost. Several projects did…
FINANCING FOR INDEPENDENT FILMS
Finding financing for independent films can be difficult, though there are certain steps that can be taken and some tips on how a new director can find potential investors for a film project. Traditionally, filmmakers worked with major studios to help provide the necessary investment of money for the equipment, crew, and everything else needed…
IS FILM SCHOOL USEFUL FOR A MAKEUP ARTIST?
Much like other technical aspects of filmmaking, becoming a makeup artist often does not involve enrollment at film school. The artistry and craft that is needed to work with makeup to create striking appearances, bizarre alterations to human features, and monstrous abominations straight from a nightmare are not typically learned from filmmakers. Makeup requires artistic…
DO YOU NEED A FILM EDITING DEGREE?
Do I need a Film Editing Degree to Get a Job in the Industry? Film Connection graduate Michael Jessop Perhaps you’re considering a career as a film editor, and you’re wondering whether you need to go to college and earn a film editing degree. Editing is both a technical skill and a creative one; you…
THE BASICS OF DIRECTING A SHORT FILM
How to Direct a Short Film? Whether you are in a film school program or just an avid film fan looking to make a mark on the world of cinema, you should understand certain basics and fundamental aspects of directing a short film. These may not always be true for more established and advanced filmmakers,…
THE NEW WORLD OF DIGITAL FILMMAKING
WHAT IS DIGITAL FILMMAKING AND VIDEO PRODUCTION? Digital filmmaking has opened up greater possibilities and opportunities for filmmakers than ever before, and if you are interested in breaking into the film industry, you should know as much as possible about how technology has changed the way in which movies are made. Every movie, from the massive…
DIGITAL ANIMATION CAREERS IN FILM
Digital animators are behind some of the biggest motion pictures of our times. James Cameron’s Avatar is an excellent example of how digital animation can take center stage in today’s pop cultural milieu. Digital animation careers are possible in a number of different industries. Animation houses produce cartoons for the movies and TV while the Internet also…
DIGITAL ANIMATION IN FILM
If you are fascinated by computer programming and are a true lover of the cinema, you might do well to consider a career in the movie industry, specifically in the field of digital animation. Digital animation is a rapidly growing field, with studios relying more and more on films that are either entirely digitally animated,…
COMBINING FILM AND THE INTERNET
Utilizing both film and the Internet can help you move forward as a filmmaker, especially if you are just starting out and looking for new ways to make a name for yourself. A number of new directors find that creating small features, such as short films, allows them to illustrate their vision on a smaller…
COLLABORATING ON A SCREENPLAY
11/21/2011 Writing with a partner can have its upsides and downsides. The rewards usually outweigh the negative aspects. When you collaborate, you have two (or more) minds working towards the same goal. Making your screenplay the best possible work. You can run ideas off each other, and be able to realize what works, and what…
CAREERS IN FILM – THE BIG THREE
The movie industry is comprised of thousands of different professionals who provide a myriad of services–everything from the cinematographer to the costume designer to caterer. But when most people think of the movie business, three positions typically come first to mind–producers, directors, and actors. And it’s no surprise why–these three professionals have the most control…
CAREERS IN FILM FOR STORYTELLERS
WHAT CAREERS IN FILM ARE BEST FOR STORYTELLERS? As is often said, film is a visual medium. With giant screens and the ability to present dazzling special effects, audiences want to be wowed by what they see on the screen. But all the visual razzmatazz in the world will leave audiences cold if there’s not…
FILM SET DESIGN: CAREERS IN FILM ART
When people dream of a career in film and video production, they rarely consider set design as a possible career path. However, set design is a vital part of any film and is usually the largest department involved in creating the film, with the largest number of workers and supplies. Set designers work to make…
CAREERS IN DIGITAL ANIMATION
Careers in digital animation, known as 3D computer animation of CGI encompasses many different jobs with different opportunities. Right now this is the most profitable career for an artist. Digital art is very popular and the best movies are now made by artists on computers. Of course, as with most jobs in the film industries,…
CAREER PROFILE: MAKEUP ARTIST JACK PIERCE
In the early days of the movies, before there was such a thing as film school (let alone schools for makeup artists), people in film learned their trades by doing them. By the same token, certain jobs in film did not have specialized people doing them—people just did what needed to be done. In the…