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What we can learn from "Gravity Falls" over ten years later
When you have passion, care for your crew-mates, dedication to your viewers, and a genuine love for the art form, you can create something that inspires a generation, even if it’s your first time doing so.
Grief Answers the Phone in "May I Put You On Hold?"
At this year's TRC Shorts Fest, Ash Blodgett's "May I Put You On Hold?" strands a woman in the Afterlife on eternal hold, using the absurdity of customer service to ask what actually matters before the line goes dead.
"Tradwife" Stages a Reckoning With Domestic Perfection
At this year's TRC Shorts Fest, Jacob Combs's "Tradwife" turns a livestreamed dinner into a high-wire act of survival, asking how far a woman will go to keep her picture-perfect performance alive, and who she's really performing for.
"Intervention!" Turns the Tables on Growing Up
At this year's TRC Shorts Fest, Zoe Albano-Oritt's "Intervention!" flips a sisterly showdown into a sharp comedy of arrested development, where sobriety, popularity, and the fear of living your life all end up in the hot seat.
"Pool Guy" Finds Grace in the Deep End
At this year's TRC Shorts Fest, Nancy Friedrich's "Pool Guy" turns a heartbroken man's poolside afternoon into a warm comedy of connection, where the deep end becomes a place to be seen rather than a thing to fear.
Bow Street Academy LA Opens Fall Acting Classes
Ireland's national screen acting school brings the Gerry Grennell Method to West Hollywood, with seven courses and workshops taking applications now.
Rethink the Screening: Join Stupid Chats 9: EVENTIZING!
STUPID CHATS returns from summer sabbatical with a pay-what-you-can conversation on building bespoke events and moments around film.
Join the Final Panel of Queer Film Collective's Summer Panel Series
Join filmmakers, producers, and educators for a timely conversation on queer storytelling's role in today's political climate — plus a free-ticket code for the community.
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".
Blackmagic Design Announces New Lower Price for Blackmagic PYXIS 6K and Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K
New lower price for full-frame 6K camera models allows even more customers to shoot high end, large format cinematography!
Iconic Lines in Films That We Still Recite - And a Few We Get Wrong!
“You know the line—but do you actually know the quote?”
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
Directing First-Time Actors and Learning to Navigate Independent Filmmaking
Prashanth Kamalakanthan explains how "you can do it too" while discussing his latest film "Removal of the Eye"
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.
What we can learn from "Gravity Falls" over ten years later
When you have passion, care for your crew-mates, dedication to your viewers, and a genuine love for the art form, you can create something that inspires a generation, even if it’s your first time doing so.
The Sad Reality Behind Our Rom-Com Obsession
We know they’ll fall in love. We know there’ll be a misunderstanding. And we know they’ll kiss before the credits roll. So why do we keep coming back?
What I Learned Directing My First Short Film
The things that I’ve learned through this film have already made me a better filmmaker–whether I'm in front of the camera, behind it, above or below the line.
What Really Makes Artistic Vulnerability Precious?
In order to be seen, you must make an effort to step away from the spotlight.
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
Time Crunch: What I Learned From Participating in Two Timed Film Challenges
A race against the clock to see who can make the best movie.
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.