In The Heights is finally in theaters! Directed by Jon M. Chu and written for the screen by Quiara Alegría Hudes, it’s based on the musical by Hamilton super-creator Lin-Manuel Miranda. And who better to get writing advice from? Miranda appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to promote the upbeat musical, which stars
Disney+ Launchpad is an exciting new outlet for underrepresented filmmakers! To apply for the 2021 Disney+ Launchpad, get your application in by June 11, 2021. This year’s theme is “connection.” Both writers and directors are invited to apply, and up to six will be chosen. For some inspiration, check out the incubator’s filmmakers from last
Photo by ThisIsEngineering from Pexels Disneyland and Alamo Drafthouse are reopening. Film and TV productions are ramping up around the country. More and more Americans are vaccinated against covid-19, signaling an end to the pandemic (or a beginning of the end, at least). But many larger companies are still entirely remote, with no concrete plans
Did you watch the Oscars last night? Yes, it was a strange year for movies, but the 2021 Oscars ceremony was actually a nice change of pace. Held at Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles instead of Hollywood’s Dolby Theater, the small, intimate ceremony highlighted many wonderful films. Some viewers missed the inclusion of a
Godzilla vs Kong hit theaters this weekend, earning a record amount for a film released since the covid-19 pandemic began. Does this mean that movie theaters are finally back? The Warner Brothers action tentpole earned $32 million over the weekend and $48.5 million in its first five days of release. That’s significantly higher than Wonder Woman
The 2021 SAG Awards aired last night, honoring a variety of TV and film actors in a fest that is often looked to as indications of potential future Oscar winners. Actors receive votes from their peers – fellow members of the Screen Actors Guild. The ceremony was a one-hour, pre-taped virtual ceremony on TBS and
Could YouTube Shorts be the new TikTok? With one billion active users, TikTok is absolutely crushing the short-form video space. In the hopes of snagging a piece of that pie, YouTube has launched Shorts (or #Shorts), a platform for users to create their own TikTok-esque short videos. “YouTube Shorts really feels like a natural part
Warner Brothers, MACRO and The Black List have just announced some exciting news: one screenwriter of color will receive $10,000 to develop a movie idea. How to enter the screenwriting incubator Now through August 1, you can upload your idea to the Black List screenplay hosting site and opt in to be considered for the
Photo by Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons Are you familiar with the top Asian-American filmmakers in Hollywood? We wanted to shine a light on some incredible artists making films today. Chloe Zhao If you didn’t already know Chloe Zhao for her raw, emotional 2017 film The Rider, she probably made it onto your watchlist with
The Moment Film Festival is offering $150,000 in prizes to talented short filmmakers! To enter, all you need is a short film shot on a mobile phone or drone. We know that a lot of FilmUp readers already have one! But if not, you’ve still got a little time – the contest deadline is June
