Ivan Puentes’ Post

"Every film project feels like fantasy until it happens. There is always a bit of pure will to make a thing come into the world." --Professor Charles Haine on making feature films. In general, the same is true for media production. At the beginning of a project everything is kind of fantastical and nebulous. There are many conversations about what the end result should look like and few about how to get there. In the end it leaves creatives with two options: 1) make it happen via pure will and determination or 2) find another job or project. This scenario often leads to exploitation and resentment.

Check out this interesting video! As a 1st AC (Focus Puller), I helped create RadCine's spec piece for their upcoming feature film. This will be used as part of their pitch to potential funders. Exciting plans are in the works and I can't wait to see what's next. Let me know if you have any questions and what other behind-the-scenes content you'd like to see from Hollywood! #filmindustry #behindthescenes #RadCine #1stAC #FocusPuller

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In anticipation of the next few weeks, Anthony Kaufman wrote about what a large and promising film festival like Sundance should be for. Kaufman notes that after last year’s Sundance even the top 1-2 % completed docs who received distribution deals aren’t necessarily going to break even. There was no middle, where some of that already tiny percent of docs who were distributed recouped, but others recouped less than a quarter. He cites an anonymous documentary producer who claims:  “The most important thing in the independent nonfiction world right now is… developing new distribution mechanisms. We can always think about visionary filmmakers, but we need to think about who are the visionaries in distribution who are going to crack the distribution code.” As Kaufman ends, people don’t go into this industry to make money, but if we want to continue seeing the work of visionaries and changemakers in documentary film we need a better way to support their endeavors and the system as a whole. Image courtesy of the Sundance Institute and Union (2024). Read the rest of the piece here: https://bit.ly/47syBwh #anthonykaufman #sundance #indiefilm #festivals #filmfest #distribution #documentaryfilm #substack

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Do you choose continuity or emotion for your film? Most well-known editors will choose emotion as their number one priority when building a film. Walter Murch's Rule of Six; 1) Emotion 51% 2) Advancing the Story Cuts 23% 3) Cutting with Rhythm 10% 4) Lead with Eye Trace 7% 5) Recreate Reality on Screen 2D Screen 5% 6) 3D Action on the Screen 4% Continuity doesn't matter if the audience is engaged by what was created

Mastering the Art of Film Pacing: Action and Character Balance Learn how to expertly manage the rhythm of your films, blending fast-paced action scenes with slower character-driven moments. Discover the secrets to consistently entertaining your audience without overwhelming them or bogging them down with exposition. #FilmPacing #ActionScenes #CharacterDrivenMoments #AudienceEntertainment #FilmSecrets #FilmmakingTips #FilmBalance #AudienceEngagement #StorytellingTechniques #ActionVsCharacter

I I recently had the opportunity to watch an incredible short film and I wanted to share my thoughts. When starting out, many people struggle with making short films. I believe the reason is that we don’t watch as many short films as we do feature-length movies. Most people try to cram the scope of a feature film into a short format, and it just doesn’t work. Once you start watching more short films and understanding the medium, you can create a great short film. You only have time for one key event to take place. Here's the formula: - Quick setup - Punch - Plot twist This award-winning short film demonstrates this perfectly. Check it out! https://lnkd.in/eFtkw6vs

From narrow views to a world of stories. We're no longer just watchers, but active participants in a global narrative tapestry. By embracing diverse films, we're breaking barriers and crafting a richer film culture. We've switched from just blockbusters to meaningful cinema that resonates and connects. Our platform is for those who believe in the power of film to change the world, one story at a time. If you've ever been moved by a film, share your story below. Let's create a global conversation. Visit our website, and let's transform perspectives together. #CinemaForChange #GlobalStorytellers #InclusiveFilmmaking

In a world (and on a platform) rife with AI rants and occupational pissing matches, comes a short but mighty (hilarious) film that explores the true danger of artificial intelligence & competitiveness: emotional exhaustion, android adultery and heartbreak.