How long does it take to become a cinematographer? The answer to that question largely depends on the person asking. Are you a self-starter with a thirst for learning cinematography–or is this something you just want to do on the weekends? Are you planning on going to school or do you want to jump into […]
In the world of filmmaking, the terms ‘Cinematographer’ and ‘Director of Photography’ (DP) are often used interchangeably. In many cases, Cinematographers and DPs are indeed the same person, especially on smaller productions. But are there any differences between a cinematographer vs director of photography? Although they share many of the same skills depending on the […]
How to Sell a Movie Idea Getting your movie idea in front of the right people can be tricky, especially if you’re an inexperienced filmmaker. But fret not! Film Connection has got five super helpful tips and best practices just for you. With these tips, you’ll be able to pitch your amazing movie idea like […]
ArtistWebSite.com: a film casting resource Castcall: providing UK agents and actors with up-to-date casting information covering theatre, television, films, video and commercials The Cast List: a one-stop casting site, where casting directors, producers and directors are able to cast their entire project, from leading stars to day players; and new actors have the opportunity to be […]
When you are wrapping up film school and have finished your internships, final projects, and programs, you may be wondering what the best way to look for a film production job may be. If you have a particular film production position in mind, such as a cameraman, a chief electrician, or a set designer, you may be […]
The line producer is usually one of the first people who will get involved with a film production and ultimately is one of the most important as well. They will typically work as the direct line between the studio executives and department heads on set. They are essentially the line of communication between the two […]
If you want to become a storyboard artist, there are some things you should consider and know about the craft as you work your way into the industry. You will probably want to receive an education in art or specifically storyboarding, in order to ensure that you have the skills needed to be a professional storyboard […]
HOW TO BECOME AN ART DEPARTMENT COORDINATOR? Becoming an art department coordinator typically involves working with an art department and eventually gaining the experience and understanding needed to move up into a coordinator position for a film studio or production company. The coordinator typically works between the rest of the art department and the executives at a studio […]
HOW TO GET STARTED IN THE FILM INDUSTRY? One of the most difficult parts of getting started in the film industry is getting a first job. However, knowing how to get started in film and taking the proper steps and measures to do so will probably get you much farther. Making it in the film […]
When considering how to network offline, one of the first questions to ask yourself is what do you want to achieve? Are you looking to build a large network of relatively casual business contacts with whom you can exchange potential leads, or are you looking for clients or direct gatekeepers to clients who can give […]
Knowing how to network online is an important step to getting a job in the entertainment industry. Unfortunately, there are many young hopefuls who plan to make it in the entertainment industry, and every company everywhere gets swamped with letters, resumes, and portfolios, so most companies choose to hire people they know, or people that […]
Many people get into the film business wanting to become big-time Hollywood directors. And while it’s good to be ambitious the fact of the matter is that very few people attain that level of success in the business. However, starting your own film production company can be a surprisingly good startup business. Film production is one of the few […]
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