Category Archives: Courses

How to Write Compelling Characters

July 7, 2022

So, you have an idea for a screenplay with a great plot, now what? Don’t forget the importance of writing well-rounded characters. Audiences need characters to hate, love, cherish, and tell the story fully. Without fully thought out characters, a movie or TV show can seem dull. Luckily, there are many tips and tricks on […]

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The Power of Effective Storytelling

March 15, 2022

Audiences all over the world are becoming more interested in watching foreign films and TV series. With that in mind, we ask: What’s the power of effective storytelling? In September of 2021, we saw Netflix’s South Korean series Squid Game become the number one streaming show on the platform with season two already in the […]

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Goal Setting

January 17, 2022

As we transition into the New Year, many of you may still feel stuck in old habits, and goal setting can be an easy tool to help us overcome obstacles. We still have many of the same challenges that we faced the year prior. The pandemic is still a threat to public health and safety […]

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Every Ending is a New Beginning

January 5, 2022

“Every story has an end. But in life, every ending is just a new beginning.” Dakota Fanning as Ray From the movie: Uptown Girls As we begin a new year, we reflect on the past. This past year was challenging and full of ups and downs. For some, the end of 2021 may have felt […]

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Do It Yourself

December 21, 2021

Nowadays, we have a wealth of information at our fingertips. Websites like YouTube provide resources on topics we never thought possible! You may find yourself asking, why do I need a film school when everything I need to learn is online? Doing it yourself can be helpful in many ways, but you’ll need a little […]

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3 Ways to be Professional

November 22, 2021

Let’s talk about professionalism. We often hear that we need to “be professional” on set but what does that really mean? We’ve broken it down into 3 ways to be professional: be kind, listen, and focus.   Be Kind. For the first example, we have Martin Scorsese whose birthday was earlier last week and his […]

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Call Your Own Shots

November 9, 2021

Have you found it difficult to find work during the pandemic? Are you scrolling through work pages waiting for the next opportunity to come along? Do you miss having the power to call your own shots? Let’s talk about creating your own work.  Instead of waiting for opportunities to pass you by, why not pick up […]

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Considering Film School? How to Choose the Best Film School?

April 24, 2017

According to Statistics and Facts About the Film Industry, the digital media industry shows healthy projections for the upcoming years. It is estimated that the film industry will increase from about $38 billion in 2016 to nearly $50 billion in 2020. From this increase in revenue, it is evident that the media industry is prospering. […]

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Must-Know Skills: Da Vinci Resolve Lite

April 4, 2014

There’s so much that goes into making a good film. So. Much. Not just all the planning and writing and casting, but also everything you have to do once the shooting is done and you’re left with a bunch of footage that may or may not come close to what you’d envisioned. Post-production is a […]

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