What does an Art Director do? An art director on a film production is one of the most important individuals with regard to the ultimate aesthetic sensibility and look of the final film. He or she typically works with other concept artists, special effects artists, set designers and dressers, costume makers, and the director and producers on […]
How Much Does Film School Really Cost? What film schools really cost above the tuition that they typically advertise to prospective students may come as something of a surprise to most students. While there is not necessarily a concentrated effort on the part of most film schools to deceive students, it simply comes down to […]
Where can you Learn to be a Filmmaker? Before you dust off the mantle for your Academy Award, you need to learn how to make movies. The best place to start is in film school. So where do you find a film school? If you live in Los Angeles, you can probable swing a stuffed […]
What is the Best Way to Learn How to be a Director or Producer? There are many aspiring filmmakers who accept the conventional wisdom that says the best way to learn directing, producing and screenwriting is to attend film school. These people typically spend 2-4 years (and sometimes over $100,000) to earn a degree or […]
What is the Best Kind of Film School for Directors? If you want to be a film director, you should know that not every film school program offers what you need; you need a director school, one that will focus on your particular needs as a film director. Most film schools can teach you the […]
7/15/2012 Want to become a famous film director or film producer? If so, you might be wondering whether you should become a film major at a college or university with a good film school. It seems a reasonable enough thing to do; one would assume that earning a film degree would add credibility to your […]
Are Film Degrees Important? The truth about the Hollywood film industry is that people who have film degrees find it very difficult to find a job in the future. Having a degree in film does not mean that executives will hire you. In fact, in the movie industry, diplomas are not regarded as highly as […]
How Much Does a Short Film Cost to Make? Even if you dream of creating the biggest blockbusters the world has ever seen, first you are going to have to find someone to pay for it, and making a short film can be an excellent way to create a calling card to show to potential […]
02/07/2012 When you look at the cost of film school and the numbers of successful filmmakers who never had formal training, it begs the question: is film school necessary to your career? If people like Peter Jackson, Steven Spielberg, Quentin Tarantino, James Cameron and David Fincher found success without going to film school, couldn’t you do the […]
A Screenwriter College That Is Right for You Posted: 07/23/2012 The point is, you need more than just an education if you hope to make it in the film industry. You also need connections, and you need to learn how to work those connections to your advantage. The truth is, most film schools aren’t going […]
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