It is time for another Hollywood Reporter Roundtable, this time it is the producers. A topic we need to cover more of on this site, this video is a great place to start. Producers don’t get the same recognition from the public that the films stars or directors get but, the producer plays one of […]
The Hollywood Reporter’s Writers Roundtable
On top of a great directors roundtable The Hollywood Reporter has also released a fantastic writers roundtable for this years highly acclaimed films. If you have an hour we recommend you watch the whole thing but you can also visit the THR youtube channel to catch the highlights. Be sure to check out all of […]
The Hollywood Reporter’s Directors Roundtable
Every year The Hollywood Reporter does a great series of roundtables leading up to awards ceremonies. The speak with producers, directors, writers and actors. They have just released this years film directors roundtable and it offers some great directors all in one room together, talking about some of the years best films. We highly recommend […]
Why are Production Meetings Necessary?
Production meetings can be long and drawn out, they can sometimes be boring and maybe seem like a waste of time but I am a true believer in having them and having as many as you think your production will need. Holding a production meeting is the best way to get the key players of […]
The Power of a Good Movie Trailer
How many times have you gone to see a movie based on how awesome the trailer looks? If you’re like me then that number is unknown but definitely high. A good movie trailer combines the perfect music with amazingly put together shots that make me go “I have to see that now!” The worst part […]
Why Hiring Friends Isn’t Always Smart
This is a quick post about a subject that has been on my mind a lot lately; hiring friends! So many people in this industry jump at the idea of hiring their friends but I want to talk about why this is a bad idea. I am not talking about working with people that you […]
Readers Top 25 Movies of the Last 25 Years
It’s been a long time coming but I have finally finished putting together the list! Below is the list of our reader’s top 25 movies of the last 25 years. Starting with last place and going all the way to your number one pick for favorite movie of the past 25 years. I think it […]
Interested in Creating a Guest Blog? Let us Know!
Are you an expert in your department? Is there something we are missing that you want to write about? Due to the success of our first few years, we have decided to open up the website to our readers! That’s right, you can create a guest blog for HowToFilmSchool.com! You can send us your ideas […]
Watch These Great Kino Flo Related Videos
I came across the YouTube version of these videos several weeks ago, and after some research I discovered that Shane Hurlbut had posted this on his blog in July of 2011. None the less, it is a fantastic two part video that has only had about 3000 views each on Vimeo. To get first access […]
Movies of 2013 to Look Forward To
At the beginning of the year I like to look at what movies have to offer for the year ahead and this year I am pretty excited about a few releases. This list consists of the blockbuster staples and also the smaller films that remind me how amazing film can be. The list is in […]
Directing: The Camera Language of Paul Thomas Anderson
We get a lot of questions via email about directing, camera language and why certain choices are made by a Director. We do try our best to answer and explain as in depth as possible, but much of directing is subjective and we cannot always explain why certain choices were made. Directors are essentially trying […]
William F Whites Releases “Tool Belt”, an Online and Mobile Educational Resource
This morning, rental house William F Whites released a fantastic new educational phone app! Looks like gaffers, grips, DOPs and all lighting technicians everywhere have a new educational resource to check out with William F Whites release of Tool Belt an Online and Mobile Education Resource. What’s in William F Whites Tool Belt App? With […]
