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'Shutter Island' Ending Explained

1 year ago by Jason Hellerman

Jason Hellerman

What Is a "Mary Sue" Character Type? (Definition and Examples)

1 week ago by Jason Hellerman

Jason Hellerman

How to Break into the Writers' Room—Support Staff Edition

1 week ago by Max Perry

Jobs in film industry

Max Perry

Learn to Write a TV Show Bible With Our Show Bible Template

3 years ago by Jason Hellerman

Jason Hellerman

Understanding Film Theory: An Essential Guide

4 years ago by Jason Hellerman

Jason Hellerman

The 'Taxi Driver' Ending Explained

3 years ago by Jason Hellerman

Jason Hellerman

50+ Camera Angles, Shots, and Movements: A Complete Guide

3 years ago by Jason Hellerman

Jason Hellerman

8 Great Sources of FREE Public Domain Footage for Your Documentary!

7 years ago by Oakley Anderson-Moore

Oakley Anderson-Moore

How to Make a Lookbook for Your Film or TV Project (with Examples)

3 months ago by Jason Hellerman

Jason Hellerman

What Does the Ending of '2001: A Space Odyssey' Mean?

3 years ago by Jason Hellerman

2001 A Space Odyssey

Stanley Kubrick

film analysis

Jason Hellerman

These 12 Character Archetypes Are Key Ingredients in All Great Stories

3 years ago by Jason Hellerman

character development

Carl Jung

Jason Hellerman

Read and Download the 'Abbott Elementary' Pilot Script

3 months ago by Jason Hellerman

Jason Hellerman

You Could Write the Next "Parental Apology Fantasy"—Why They're Popular and Effective

4 months ago by Alyssa Miller

Everything Everywhere All at...

turning red

millennial parental apology...

family drama

subgenres

screenwriting

character development

Alyssa Miller

How the Alien Design in 'Nope' Was Inspired by These Angels

2 months ago by Alyssa Miller

Neon Genesis Evangelion

anime

Alyssa Miller

Defining the Horror Genre in Movies and TV

2 years ago by Jason Hellerman

Jason Hellerman

The 14 Best Websites To Download Movie and TV Scripts

2 years ago by Jason Hellerman

Jason Hellerman

What is Five-Act Structure and How Do You Use It?

3 years ago by Jason Hellerman

Jason Hellerman

Every Filmmaking Form You'll Ever Need in 99 Free Templates

6 years ago by Adrijana Lazarevic

Adrijana Lazarevic

What Is the Plot of a Story? (Definition and Examples)

2 months ago by Jason Hellerman

Jason Hellerman

3 Lessons from the Opening Scene of 'The Godfather'

5 months ago by Jason Hellerman

Jason Hellerman

The Manic Pixie Dream Boyfriend Must Die

2 years ago by Alyssa Miller

manic pixie dream girl

Manic pixie dream boy

titanic

the fault in our stars

tropes

character development

screenwriting

Alyssa Miller

Sir Gawain and 'The Green Knight' Movie Explained

1 year ago by George Edelman

the green knight

a24

david lowery

sir gawain and the green knight

George Edelman

Three Act Structure: Breaking Down Acts One, Two, & Three in Movies

4 years ago by Jason Hellerman

Jason Hellerman

What's a Shooting Script and How Do You Create One?

3 years ago by Jason Hellerman

shooting script

shooting script example

cinematographer

shot list

Jason Hellerman

'Interstellar' Movie Explained: Plot, Timeline, Ending, Themes, and Meaning

4 months ago by Jason Hellerman

Interstellar

Interstellar ending

interstellar explained

Jason Hellerman

Script Outline: Free Story Map Template

4 years ago by Jason Hellerman

Jason Hellerman

How to Intercut Scenes In Your Script

3 years ago by Jason Hellerman

star wars revenge of the sith

Jason Hellerman

The Difference Between 'Story By,' 'Screenplay By,' and 'Written By'

3 years ago by Jason Hellerman

Jason Hellerman

What Makes a Film Great? Here Are 6 Elements to Watch For

7 years ago by V Renée

V Renée

What Are the Five Key Elements to Classic Hollywood Storytelling?

5 months ago by Alyssa Miller

Alyssa Miller

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Being a Script Editor and getting your Scripts out there

6 years ago by D. Robards

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Shore Scripts 2017 Short Film Fund is Now Open

6 years ago by Justine Owens

Justine Owens

Director of Contests

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Feedback on my short film concept.

6 years ago by Nicolás Zin

short film

concept

feedback

Nicolás Zin

Film Student / Writer

Is a Digital Bolex a Practical camera to use to make short films?

6 years ago by Jackson Flowers

digital bolex

directing

filmmaking

Jackson Flowers

Director of Photography/ Director/ Actor

225

Interior designer? Who is the best

6 years ago by Nora Torres

Interior designer

Nora Torres

Interior designer? Who is the best

Turn old color slides into a film

6 years ago by tim matson

No Clue...

tim matson

writer/photographer/consultant

How to get soldiers for WW2 short film?

6 years ago by Seth Demers

Seth Demers

Director, Producer, Designer, Editor

James Cameron’s ‘Xenogenesis’: Watch the Short Film That Gave Him His Start

6 years ago by Alex Ferrari

Alex Ferrari

Director / Producer

644

Lower Tier Screenplay Contests

6 years ago by Brent Kennedy

screenplay

contests

Brent Kennedy

Story Teller

How to Create Unforgettable Characters

6 years ago by Alex Ferrari

screenwriting software

Michael Hauge

Chris Vogler

Hero's Journey

Alex Ferrari

Director / Producer

644

First music video

6 years ago by Dilip Suthar

pre production

Dilip Suthar

Editor and Cinematographer

162

Distribution, festival and production news.

6 years ago by Kyah G

Kyah G

Community Manager

What is Auteur Theory and Why Is It Important?

6 years ago by Alex Ferrari

Auteur Theory

film director

Alex Ferrari

Director / Producer

644

It's tough being a Man

6 years ago by Jreeeeeeeeeee

manhood

Jreeeeeeeeeee

Apple Cat tacos

147

Screenwriting books. Which are your favorite?

6 years ago by Ryan McCurdy

screenwriting

Ryan McCurdy

Commercial Video Producer/ Filmmaker

208

Weekend Acting For Camera Course (12 Weekends) Saturday & Sundays

6 years ago by MINDSCREEN FILM INSTITUTE(MFi)

MINDSCREEN FILM INSTITUTE

cinematography course

MINDSCREEN FILM INSTITUTE(MFi)

FILM & TELEVISION INSTITUTE

194

Admissions Open for February 2017 Batch at MINDSCREEN FILM INSTITUTE

6 years ago by MINDSCREEN FILM INSTITUTE(MFi)

MINDSCREEN FILM INSTITUTE

cinematography course

MINDSCREEN FILM INSTITUTE(MFi)

FILM & TELEVISION INSTITUTE

194

Horror Stories from your first film?

6 years ago by Ryan McCurdy

stories

Ryan McCurdy

Commercial Video Producer/ Filmmaker

208

Production software for a director's pre-production workflow?

6 years ago by bbigelow

software

organization

pre-production

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Shonda Rhimes Masterclass: Learn Television Writing from the Creator of Scandal

6 years ago by Alex Ferrari

Shonda Rhimes Masterclass

Shonda Rhimes

Television Writing

teleplay

Alex Ferrari

Director / Producer

644

Ideas to edit

6 years ago by Sebastián Quezada

Sebastián Quezada

Documentalist

Is it possible to make a good feature length film with no crew except yourself and maybe some filmmaker friends?

6 years ago by Brennen Johnson

Brennen Johnson

Filmmaker

Where to begin on this website

6 years ago by Angelo Tate

Angelo Tate

actor, writer, producer, director

Short film project 'Morning Glory' kickstarter page is live and needs youuuuuuu!!

6 years ago by Robert Bertrand

Robert Bertrand

videographer

What “Hamilton the Musical” Can Teach Indie Filmmakers

6 years ago by Alex Ferrari

Alex Ferrari

Director / Producer

644

How to convince someone to be part of a Horror Film Shoot?

6 years ago by Randell Acuram

horror films

casting

Randell Acuram

Film Maker, Director, Musician, College Student

What the HECK is a Scriptment?

6 years ago by Alex Ferrari

Alex Ferrari

Director / Producer

644

Let Stanley Kubrick Tell You Why Life is Worth Living

6 years ago by Alex Ferrari

Stanley Kubrick

filmmaking

Stanley Kubrick's Boxes

Stanley Kubrick documentary

Stanley Kubrick’s Lenses

Alex Ferrari

Director / Producer

644

Scrivener Screenwriting App: The Final Draft Killer

6 years ago by Alex Ferrari

Alex Ferrari

Director / Producer

644

problem liveview with gh4

6 years ago by M Qais

M Qais

Movie Editor & Cinematographer

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