Chuck Berry, one of the founding fathers of a little something we call Rock n’ Roll passed away on March 18th at the age of 90. With songs like “Johnny B Goode,” “Roll Over Beethoven,” and “Maybellene,” Ever the showman, Berry took the core tenants of rhythm and blues, played them with a distinctive, rhythmic […]
In order to build suspense in film you have to plan, exercise control, and use the language of cinema to meet your ends. While it’s true much of the suspense in a scene happens in the edit, you must have the correct building blocks i.e. the right story, the right scenes, and the right shots […]
The way television is consumed has radically changed over the last ten years. Now, the idea of serialized week-to-week storytelling is something alien or at the very least, passé, to most viewers. People want to be able to sit down, watch the entirety of a show, and then move on to the next thing. Even […]
Film is often said to be a director’s medium. They’re the person who has the most creative control and who makes all the key decisions. One of the often overlooked ways directors can make specific narrative and tonal choices that inform how the audience absorbs the story is through the use of color, shaping the […]
In today’s social media savvy world there’s stuff every artist should know about branding. Contrary to what others may say, not every artists needs to act like they’re some media mogul but a social media presence is a must. When it comes to branding oneself as an artist, there’s a balance between someone who is […]
Screenwriters are often so concerned by the plot and scene construction elements of the script they’re writing that they often neglect to fully breathe life into their characters. Character should dictate plot, not the other way around. Listed below are five little touches that can help you create more well-rounded, realistic characters. Vocal Proclivities One […]
In today’s media landscape, opportunities can come from being someone with a wide-reaching social media following, so, if you want to get known to fellow creatives and pros, you simply must get active and build a presence for yourself, period. Mind you, for artists, special rules apply. Here are a few. Authenticity Is Key Want to cultivate […]
Although there are bigger festivals and ones that attract bigger pockets, The Sundance Film Festival is one most cinephiles make sure to keep on their radars. The 2017 festival, located in Park City, Utah has a total or 113 feature-length films, from 32 countries and includes 37 first-time filmmakers.. Among the many films are those […]
Being in the music industry is all about having connections, being known, and being in the right place at the right time. Yes, you’ve got to have skill, yes you’ve got to have a body of work but you also need to be known by the folks who can hire you and/or introduce you to […]
2016 saw a lot of amazing film, music, and television being made. From the continued dominance of streaming services to Chinese-backed films shooting in America, to the indie film circuit producing numerous critically acclaimed films, 2016 has been a year full of upending entrenched systems and meeting consumer demands in new ways. By the looks […]
