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John McCabe is a freelance writer, producer and director. His current project is "Nerd!" More information on "Nerd!" can be found at www.nerd.film
What Are Film Markets and How Do They Work?
“Film festivals are cultural events for their community,” explains Jonathan Wolf, who is Executive Vice President of the Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA) as well as the Managing...
The .film Namespace is a Viable Top-level Domain for the Film Industry
If your chosen .com or .net domain isn’t available, there’s usually .org or .cc or .whatever — really. Bottom line, folks: Top Level Domains are no longer any fun...
Video Production Insurance: An Absolutely Necessary Evil
Just as you wouldn’t drive a car without insurance, you should also never shoot without it either. Of course, we’re not saying you need to carry production insurance while...
A Fictional Singer and Real-life Filmmaking Grit: How Mare Costello Created “The Syriana Tate Interview”
At the 2016 American Film Market, we took a break from the hustle and bustle of Hollywood’s only movie market to have a quiet sit-down interview with Mare Costello,...
The Role of a Script Supervisor and Why You Need One on Your Next Production
Script supervisor is one of the few positions where you shouldnâÂÂt scrimp. Right now you may be thinking âÂÂour script knows its job and doesnâÂÂt need a supervisor or...
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Your one-stop guide for all lighting terminology
There’s a lot of lighting terminology out there and it can be a lot to memorize. We’ve compiled a list of all...
What is a Director of Photography?
Is that person behind the camera a Director of Photography, Cinematographer or Camera Operator? Are they all the same thing? Does the...
