Anyone who watches movies knows that almost every film comes with a gaggle of ‘producers’. In addition to the Producer(s), most credit sequences are stacked with titles such as Executive Producer, Associate Producer, Co-Producer, and even Co-Executive Producer. So when any question about ‘types of producer’ arises, most people jump right in to an explanation of these…
With the recent release of Tarantino’s eighth feature as a director, the guys over at Film Doctor take a look back over his career to date, and how the once video store clerk has achieved and maintained his seat at the table of top directors. “Quentin Tarantino was born Texan, but bred Californian. From his early school years ,…
Looking around the landscape of professional comedy writers, one will find that a major breeding ground is The Harvard Lampoon. Writers like Conan O’Brien and B.J. Novak got their start from the prestigious university paper, and the hooks up coming out of their tight circle are extraordinary. But, before you get discouraged, know there are many other avenues to…
As a film and tech enthusiast, I was curious about how the industry is changing with the enormous influx of new technology. To learn a little about the effect of technology on post-production, I sat down with Jillian Corsie, a recent ASU film school grad, indie filmmaker, and editor at a commercial post production company in New…
Upon entering the film business everyone wants to direct, unfortunately there are not that many jobs available compared to the amount of people who want them. If directing is something you think would be fun or cool, you would be right. However, this is not the right approach; it has to be a true calling for you. You…
The short answer is yes and no. Elaborated, L.A. is the center of the film industry, the Mecca if you will. All the big production companies are there. All the distributers are there. All the actors are there. Everyone is there. If you want to rise to the top of the pyramid as a director or producer…
The term “indie film” first came to prominence in the mid 1990s. Once Kevin Smith’s “Clerks” (produced on a budget of $27,000) hit theaters and proved that a low dollar film—with a good script and decent enough actors—could score with audiences, the major studios took notice. From there, the “indie” label was used almost as…
Ever wonder which career opportunities you could pursue with a film and video production degree? Finding a job with great benefits and ideal growth opportunities is important to most people who get a degree in Film & Video Production. Here are five of the top career choices for film and video production professionals. 1. Motion Picture…
With a passion for independent voices, Chadwick Clough recently produced “The Living Wake,” a dark comedy about a man who, expecting to die soon, invites others to his wake where he plans to give a short performance before dropping dead on the spot. Scripted by and starring Mike O’Connell and directed by Sol Tryon, “Living”…
Every filmmaker considers all his own films as supremely important but the first one is extra special. It is even beyond the preciousness that a first salary or the first child or the first kiss etc commands because unlike all of the above which we think off only after a certain stage and that too…
