Mastering the Comedy Genre in Movies And TV
Filmmaker Jason Hellerman writes: Comedy is one of the most malleable genres in film and television. Comedy can brighten a scene,...
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CLASSROOM: 8 Common Editing Mistakes To Avoid
Film editing is both technical and creative. It dictates how a film is arranged and whether it makes sense to the viewer....
CLASSROOM: Screenwriting Lessons From ‘Madmen’
Film acquisition executive, Evan Littman writes: A behind-the-scenes storytelling breakdown from the creator of one of the most beloved television shows...
Animation Techniques In Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse
Is There a Secret Ingredient Behind Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse's Success? Well if there is, it's a technique called Animated Naturalism....
CLASSROOM: Misconceptions About Filmmaking
Writer and director V Reneé writes: Filmmaking as a newbie looks and feels much different than it does when you have...
CLASSROOM: What A Script Theme Is and How To You Get It into Your Story
Filmmaker Jason Hellerman writes: The theme of your screenplay refers to the issue at the core of the story itself. This...
CLASSROOM: Writing TV and Film Genres
Filmmaker Jason Hellerman writes: Film and TV genres affect who watches your work, how it's classified, and even how it's reviewed....
CLASSROOM: 5 Key Ingredients to Wes Anderson’s Comedy
Wes Anderson films are loved by many. They’re engaging, quotable and artful. They’re also funny. Laugh out loud funny? Sometimes. Are they...
CLASSROOM: 3 Screenwriting Techniques That Turned ‘Minority Report’ Into a Classic
Steven Spielberg’s Minority Report is an underrated film in the director's body of work and often overlooked in favor of flashier or more...
CLASSROOM: 5 Awesome Tactics For New Filmmakers
Filmmaking expert Jason Brubaker writes: Making a short film is the rite of passage for many new filmmakers. If you have...
CLASSROOM: 10 Screenwriting Lessons from Fight Club
Producer and writer Jason Hellerman writes: Fight Club burst onto the scene in 1999 and the walls of both men and women's...
CLASSROOM: The Basics of Shooting Cinematic Video from a Smartphone
Director Nick Friend writes: Soderbergh isn't the only one who can make smartphone movies. Phones are everywhere. You very well may be...