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How To Land a Needle Drop
Music can elevate a sad moment to a devastating one. It can perfectly illustrate the turmoil inside a character's head. It can give a fight scene the certain zing it needs to stand out.
"Degree of Certainty" Puts Big Oil's Climate Reckoning on Trial
At this year's HollyShorts, Simon Schneider's "Degree of Certainty" reconstructs the 1982 boardroom where an oil company buried its own climate research, asking how ordinary ambition curdles into complicity.
"VITAL" Weighs What a Parent Will Trade to Save a Child
At this year's HollyShorts, Amir Zargara's "VITAL" follows two parents on opposite sides of the world into the shadowy economics of organ trade, asking how quickly our moral boundaries shift when someone we love is at stake.
"They Haunt Him" Trades Clout for Connection in Ria Pavia's Wholesome Horror
At this year's HollyShorts, Ria Pavia's "They Haunt Him" follows a trio of clout-chasing teens who befriend a lonely ghost, and asks a sharp question about loyalty versus popularity, longevity versus the quick hit of going viral.
"El Tiguere" Plants a Father's Second Chance in the Bronx
At this year's HollyShorts, Andrew J. Rodriguez's "El Tiguere" follows a Dominican father tending a mobile food garden under the radar in the Bronx, where the tenderness he gives his plants is the same tenderness he struggles to give his son.
Study the "One Night Only" Screenplay with StoryBoardDG
Join StoryBoardDG on August 10 for a live online discussion of Travis Braun's acclaimed romantic comedy screenplay "One Night Only".
Apply for the Fujifilm GFX Challenge Grant Program 2026
Pitch your next photography or filmmaking project for a chance to receive up to $10,000, mentorship, and Fujifilm GFX equipment.
Develop Your Feature Script with Anna Maguire’s Summer Workshop
Join filmmaker and educator Anna Maguire for a three-month script development program designed to take writers from outline to completed feature screenplay.
Submit to The Reel Champions Shorts Fest Before the Extended Deadline
The Reel Champions Shorts Fest returns in October 2026 with a 2-day showcase celebrating films by women and non-binary filmmakers.
Silence to Sound: Cinema's New Wave
"The silent movie is an emotional cinema: it's sensory; the fact that you don't go through a text brings you back to a basic way of telling a story predicated on the feelings you have created." - Michel Hazanavicius
Jane Schoenbrun Has Done it Again: The Premiere of "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma"
The premiere of "Camp Miasma" followed by a Q&A with Director Jane Schoenbrun and lead actress Hannah Einbinder.
"Our Hero, Balthazar" and the New Crisis of Boyhood
A teenager growing up in New York City might appear completely different from a teenager living in rural Texas. But beneath those differences, they share far more than we assume. Both are shaped by one of the most powerful forces of the digital age: the desire for attention.
The New Obsessed Filmmakers
After a blockbuster week for two young directors, Kane Parsons and Curry Barker, I interviewed Austin Micka, a young filmmaker from Los Angeles, to hear his thoughts on this new movement in the industry.
Community Through Film: A Conversation with FILM SCHOOL
Discussing community and film with the creators of FILM SCHOOL, a Portland-based film club.
Why We're All Saying "I'm Good" | Jonathan Tysor
Everyone says they're "good." Jonathan Tysor's new short film asks what happens when we stop pretending—and why authenticity might be the most important role we'll ever play.
"Born to Lose" Goes Full Throttle
Director Joseph Zentil and Co-Writer Pierce Csurgo talk about the making of their feature debut.
Troy Paff: From "Dirty Jobs" to "Texas Music Revolution"
No matter how many places Troy travels to, his work stays true to the ideas that originally brought him to Hollywood: making films, not videos. He has stayed true to his artistic vision, even though the blueprint was simply a wing and a prayer.
How To Land a Needle Drop
Music can elevate a sad moment to a devastating one. It can perfectly illustrate the turmoil inside a character's head. It can give a fight scene the certain zing it needs to stand out.
Monsters Into Movie Stars: How to Make Ethical True Crime
True crime stories will be told one way or the other. Saying "don't make true crime" is no more effective than saying "don't do crime". So we must find a way to hold storytellers to a certain moral standard.
Iconic Opening Scenes in Film
It's true what they say about first impressions, especially when it comes to films.
"Full Metal Jacket" and The Power of Juxtaposition
Nearly 40 years later, what can we learn from one of Kubrick's most unconventional films?
Young Filmmakers, Kane Pixels & Indie Horror Inspiration
How the next generation of filmmakers is finding inspiration through internet culture and independent storytelling.
DaVinci Resolve 21, AI Editing & Immersive Workflows
Blackmagic Design showcases the latest AI features, immersive workflows, and post-production innovations in DaVinci Resolve 21.
Student Sports Broadcasting, Live Production & Commentary Tips
Young broadcasters share lessons learned from producing live sports coverage and commentary.
Immersive Filmmaking, AI Workflows & the Future of VR Cinema
Exploring the intersection of immersive storytelling, virtual reality, and AI-powered filmmaking.
Editors' Picks
This Year’s Brightest Star: How "Project Hail Mary" Dominates 2026 Cinema
Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling, takes the crown as the best movie of 2026 so far. Whether you’re a fan of the Project Hail Mary book, or are simply searching for your next favorite sci-fi film, this is an unmissable experience. **SPOILERS AHEAD!!**
Hollywood North's Hottest Export: "Heated Rivalry" as a Canadian Production
What initially appears to be a niche, provocative sports drama reveals itself as a layered and emotionally resonant story, gaining widespread acclaim and evolving into an unexpected global success.
"Project Hail Mary": A Sci-Fi Hit That’s Winning Over Everyone
A new sci-fi blockbuster is bringing audiences back to theaters—and critics love it too!