Did you know that film festivals are taking place online during the pandemic? From experimental genres to speaker panels and a variety of streaming platforms, many virtual film fests are taking the lead in representing independent filmmakers and underrepresented stories. Here is a curated list… Read More »Top 10 Virtual Film Festivals of February
Recently, Filmocracy celebrated Filmocracy Write-Off, a competition in which screenwriters had one hour to write a short scene based off a prompt to be provided at the beginning of the event. It was remarkable how the finalist position was reached by the young Jacobo Fe… Read More »THE JOURNEY OF A YOUNG FOREIGN SCREENWRITER
In a growing world of various streaming services, how can you find the one that is best for you. Follow this guide to discover your best match for a “go to” stream. This article will go beyond the most known sites like Netflix, Amazon, Hulu,… Read More »Find Your Streaming Service Match
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
DIY: Using Common Household Items For the last minute thinker, who wants to look like a long term creative planner Hannibal The look written below is based off of the classic straight jacket and mask. I am choosing this look because it is the most… Read More »LAST MINUTE DIY MOVIE COSTUMES
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
If you are a writer you probably know that writing a great script is easier said than done. It’s thrilling to the ego when you stumble upon that great idea, but we are all too familiar with the earth shattering feeling of disappointment when you… Read More »How to Write a Screenplay and Get People to Read It