Are you trying to figure out how to make a short film? You’re in the right place! Filmmaker Jim Cummings has launched a YouTube series called Filmmaker 360, in which he’ll share suggestions for new creators. Considering his feature film Thunder Road won the Grand Jury Prize at the SXSW Film Festival in 2018, he’s
$avvy, Robin Hauser’s newest award-winning documentary, investigates the gender dynamics behind money and the cultural and societal norms that prevent women from taking charge of their own finances. We were lucky enough to interview the film’s director, Robin Hauser, and editor, Shirley Thompson, about their experience adjusting to filmmaking and remote film editing during the covid-19
Underground Railroad director Barry Jenkins is one of the most respected film directors today. His film Moonlight was nominated for 7 Oscars and won 3, including Best Picture and Best Director. His newest project is Underground Railroad, a series on Amazon Prime based on Colson Whitehead’s novel about a teenage girl who escapes from a
Trying to improve your editing process? Editor Jeff Boyette has some ideas for you! He just worked on Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir, directed by James Redford, and we were lucky enough to ask him a few questions about the experience. Check out Jeff’s tips for how to be a better editor and utilize all the
The Djinn is a new horror film about Dylan Jacobs, a mute 12-year-old who discovers a mysterious book of spells after losing his mother. We were lucky enough to ask director Justin Powell and editor David Charbonier about making the film – and what advice they have for emerging filmmakers. They also shared their recommendation
You’re never too young to make a film! That’s the message from Kalia Love Jones, a 14 year-old whose short film “The Power of Hope” has been nominated for a NAACP Image Award. She’s the youngest filmmaker ever to be nominated for the honor. After watching a speech from First Lady Michelle Obama, Kalia was
One missing college student leads a private eye to realize there’s something much bigger at play. That’s the story told in Respite, a new film from director Saro Varjabedian, who co-wrote the script with Ali Abouomar. Actor Monte Bezell, who’s also a producer on the film, plays Jimmy, a former cop turned private investigator who
If you’re like us, you’re packing your October schedule with horror movies! So far, this year has included The Relic, The Babadook, The Witch and The Addams Family. One of the best things about horror movies is definitely their scores, so we’ve compiled a list of the best horror movie soundtracks to inspire you! Whether
A favorite of Gen Z, the two year-old video sharing app TikTok has amassed over 800 million users worldwide. Its bite-sized films (TikTok only allows clips under 60 seconds) often focus on music, dance, pranks and influencer life, but they also show off creative and innovative directing and editing skills. Here are some TikTok creators
Can a 21 year-old write and direct a feature film? Keyvan Sheikhalishahi already has! Divertimento, his new thriller starring Kellan Lutz, just released its trailer. We reached Keyvan via email to ask him some questions about the film and his career. What was it like to shoot a movie at age 21? It’s great because
