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The Russian attack on Ukraine has shocked the world and Ukraine and its people face great peril. In the face of this, many are speaking out and stepping up to assist the Ukrainian people. Filmocracy’s mission has always been to shine a light on those… Read More »How You Can Support Ukraine And The Ukrainian Film Industry
Scriptwriting is an often unheralded role in the world of film and filmmaking. The creators behind the stories that make it to the big screen set the stage – from the smallest indie film to the biggest blockbuster. Their points of view and unique experiences… Read More »Black History Month Scriptwriter Showdown: Meet The Contestants
One of the primary ways films and filmmakers are discovered before getting a deal or distribution is through film festivals. While traditional festivals such as Cannes can have high barriers, there are a plethora of smaller and virtual festivals that can open doors and eyes… Read More »The 6 Best Ways For Filmmakers To Connect With Film Festivals
It’s been a long one and a half years since the start of the pandemic. Between quarantining and getting vaccinated, everyone’s doing their best to stop the spread. We’ve all been looking for ways to manage these difficult times, with many things suddenly going online.… Read More »Top 10 Virtual Film Festivals of September
Why people should support independent films? 1.Filmmakers are able to express their creativity. The film industry faces a slew of challenges in the modern era. One such challenge is creative freedom, and as one can see from watching an independent movie, it’s not something to… Read More »5 reasons people should support independent films
Remember when we used to do things like go to film festivals and enjoy movies together? The pandemic has taken away a lot of those opportunities in 2020, but film festivals have adapted quickly, and many have found new virtual homes. It may take some… Read More »The Top 9 Online Film Festivals Happening at the End of 2020
Before I begin, I want to note that the art of cinematography takes years and sometimes decades to master. This will not make you an expert, but help to understand the basics. I encourage you to research more in depth and ask professionals before deciding… Read More »Know Your Lens for Your Film
Movies often film in places other than they are set. It’s part of that movie magic thing we hear so much about. But sometimes the setting is as important to the story as its characters (or could even be considered a character itself!). Here are… Read More »5 Movies Set in NYC and Filmed Somewhere Else
1. Lupita Nyong’o – East River Short film without dialogue about the relationship between physical and emotional space. A lone traveler arrives in New York City and fashions deceiving relationships amidst the industrial ruins of the Brooklyn waterfront. Watch it on Vimeo 2. Florence Pugh… Read More »7 Indie Films Starring Actresses Before Their Big Break
On May 14th we published an article about how productions could expect to go back to work during the duration of this pandemic. Two and a half months later we are revisiting the subject to see how filmmakers have been implementing sanitation and social distancing… Read More »Filming so Far: A Look at Productions that Have Resumed during the Pandemic