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Have you watched "It's in the Voices" from Field Humphrey yet? Before the Season 9 premiere of the short, we connected with the filmmaker to get an inside perspective of what it was like creating the film. Read it below!

[Top Australian Directors: Success Stories] Directors play a crucial role in the Australian film industry, shaping its success and reputation. This blog post explores the . . . https://lnkd.in/dxR_q9fg

Starting your filmmaking journey? Dodge these common pitfalls and set yourself up for success. Craft a solid script, be smart with your budget, team up with passionate peeps, and never skimp on sound quality. With these tips, you’re one step closer to making movie magic. 🎬 For emerging filmmakers, obstacles like little cash or not being able to travel shouldn't stop you from sharing your story with the world. That's where we step in. Global Film Exhibition is your stage, no matter where you are. Got a film that's ready for the spotlight? Visit our website, and let’s show your work to a global audience. Remember, your voice matters. 🌍 #FilmmakerTips #EmergingTalent #GlobalFilmExhibition

Following up on my previous comments on the screening of "Russians at War" at Toronto International Film Festival. Without question, the use of Canadian tax revenue to produce what is a Kremlin-aligned documentary raises serious concerns. Putting that aside, the next question is usually regarding our fundamental rights as Canadians. While the principle of free speech is paramount, it's important to note that the Kremlin has historically exploited this fundamental right to advance its narrative. This film, despite claiming to be anti-war, contains messaging that aligns closely with known Kremlin talking points. An article from Kyiv Independent provides valuable insights from viewers who have analyzed the film. They thankfully watched it so we don’t have to. I provided a portion of their review below. 1. Hugo Emmerzael, Dutch film critic: "As a result, the way Trofimova inserts herself in the film feels manipulative at best, and evil at worst." 2. Tetiana Mala, Ukrainian communications manager: "Anastasia broke all journalistic rules of objectivity and took a side. Spoiler: it's not the side of truth." 3. Volodymyr Chernyshev, Ukrainian film critic: "However, instead of "discovering the truth," we witness a lousy attempt to justify and humanize the aggressors over the course of the next two hours, in which the hazardously inconsistent sophistry of drunken Russian soldiers is presented as an attribute of the "mysterious and eternally hapless Russian soul."” 4. Anna Hints, Estonian film director: "With this kind of narrative, she establishes her stance: for the director, there is a "fog of war" and ambiguity, where she avoids clearly stating that this is Ukrainian territory occupied by Russia since 2014. Trofimova's film also conveniently avoids any anti-Putin statements." TLDR: this is just another “Trojan horse” disinformation campaign by the kremlin.

Let’s face it: it’s hard to talk about rejection, especially in artistic fields, like filmmaking. Last week, I found out that the two films I’d submitted to my school’s annual film festival had both been rejected. I was very frustrated by this, as I’d submitted three films last year and none of them made the cut. It made me think that there was something wrong; that my films weren’t good enough. This led me to realize two things: 1.) To be fair, the films I submitted weren’t my best work; one of them had to be modified from an original idea due to time constraints and the other was basically made on the fly. 2.) A film festival is not the measure of a film’s success; it’s ultimately up to the filmmaker to decide whether or not what they’ve made is a good film. People often say “Get used to rejection,” but I don’t think that’s a good mentality to have. Instead, I think filmmakers should get used to rejection but never anticipate it. If you’re so convinced that you’re bound to fail, you’ll never know how to feel when good things come your way.

Ready to explore the essence of Mumblecore cinema? 🎥🔍 Join us deep diving into this unique and influential film movement. Discover the origins, characteristics, and key themes that define Mumblecore, from its emphasis on naturalistic dialogue to its focus on intimate, character-driven narratives. Explore how Mumblecore filmmakers challenge traditional storytelling conventions and capture the complexities of everyday life on screen. Whether a film enthusiast or simply curious about contemporary cinema, this guide offers valuable insights into the Mumblecore manifesto. #MumblecoreCinema #IndieFilm 🎥🔍 https://lnkd.in/dQ89WWv7

Every aspect of film and filmmaking relies on math. It is involved intricately in every step of the movie-making process from the script to the design of the video equipment filmmakers use, to the production of the film itself. Explore more: https://bit.ly/4fljkCW #JAINgroup #Numbers #Maths

Things I learned from directing an international award-winning documentary film. 1. People connect with things emotionally. Wanted: Shades of Life was produced on a micro-budget, with only a few shooting days, and very little resources in our hands.We managed to hit more than 30+ media appearances, we screened our film at the University of Pennsylvania, at Bursa Malaysia Knowledge Centre, in schools across the country, and even at a premiere event for over 200+ audiences. Here I was thinking that I needed a huge budget, tons of fancy gear, and a big team of producers when all I needed were 4 people, 2 standard cameras, and a great, emotionally resonant story to tell. The way audiences responded is a testament to that. 2. The stories we choose to tell matter. I've been making videos since I was 15, and like most amateur filmmaking enthusiasts, I could have easily opted for a rom-com, or a low budget horror film, or many short films about Gen Z relationships and so forth, but I chose to tell stories of ordinary people who live extraordinary and meaningful lives. The reason is simple. This is the beauty of everyday life. People are far more nuanced than how we portray them to be. It's really hard, but they put a huge smile on their face and show up the next day. Hasn't that fascinated you? 3. A Films Impact Lies More Than It's Box Office Returns Yes I say this because our film didn't get a distribution deal, and yes we'd love to sell the film to networks, but looking back at the impact this film has made, I'm happy to say that we hit the marks we wanted to hit, and we've learned valuable lessons that will help us on our next production. The subject of our documentary, Genkeswaran, and his venture, Chess Master Journey has grown so much more thanks to the impact that this film has brought on. We've had Gen Z audience who would never watch documentaries come up to us and say that they are more interested to watch documentaries now! My goal for this film was to show it to at-risk students, people who would like a second chance in life, and those who are feeling stuck. I've had people come up to me and say that this film brought a smile to their faces, and they feel more motivated to go out and boldly pursue their interests. 4. The Next Film will be so much more amazing! As a filmmaker pursuing my goals to tell meaningful real stories, the process of making, marketing, and releasing the film on YouTube has taught me valuable lessons on content production. I believe these lessons will make a difference for the next film we're making. Wanted: Shades of Life is my way of sharing a personal story that can connect, inspire, and resonate with audiences. I believe our strength comes in our ability to bring out, and shape the story in ways that audiences will resonate with. You can watch Wanted: Shades of Life ft. Genkeswaran Muniyan on YouTube now to see how we've done this for Gen!

My personal film blog enables me to share my various thoughts and opinions with other film fanatics around the world through a variety of content, namely via reviews of films both new and old, renowned and obscure. #FilmReviews #FilmBlog

Inspiring to listen to a panel of female filmmakers discuss the film industry, their current projects, and local Bay Area filmmaking. There is so much amazing filmmaking going on in the area! - California Film Institute, Mill Valley Film Festival #Bayareafilmfestival #MVFF47 #SFLawyer #entertainmentlawyer #IntellectualProperty #IPLaw #legalnews