Why Emmanuel Lubezki is One of the Best DPs of All Time

 

 

Few cinematographers are as universally lauded and professionally respected as Emmanuel Lubezki. After watching this video tribute from Vimeo user Borealisk, you'll see why.

Listening to the Needs of Your Characters: Director Antonio Campos on 'Christine'

 

Christine is Antonio Campos' sensitive narrative rendering of Christine Chubbuck, the Florida news anchor who shot herself live on air in 1974. 

Antonio Campos might not be a household name yet, but we certainly write about him as if he is. For the uninitiated: Campos is notably part of the Borderline trio responsible for Afterschool, Martha Marcy May Marlene, Simon Killer and James White. Christine is Campos' third feature and first film outside the established Borderline system. The film gracefully depicts a sunny and hopeless mid-70's America and pushes Campos into new territory as a filmmaker. We chatted with Antonio at Sundance 2016 about finding his way into this story, his use of patterns and colors to heighten the narrative, and lessons he learned along the way. (Part 1 of 2)

"As a filmmaker I don’t think that being dogmatic is fun or the right way to grow."

Indie Legend Bob Hawk to First-Timers: 'Don’t Make Genre Films, Make Passionate Films'

 

      

Bob Hawk is the unsung hero of talented nobodies. You may not know his name, but you’ve undoubtedly seen a film that was plucked from obscurity by him over the last 40 years of independent film: Kevin Smith’s Clerks, Ed Burns’ The Brothers McMullen, McGehee and Siegel’s Suture and Kimberly Reed’s Prodigal Sons to name a few.

And what filmmaker doesn’t want to be discovered and set on the fast track to a directing career? Motivated by a genuine love for film, Bob Hawk is the champion that filmmakers dream about! Directors whose careers he has nurtured and launched came out to thank Bob in Film Hawk, the Sundance documentary about his life.
Bob Hawk sat down with No Film School at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival to give us a little insight into what he’s learned after nearly four decades in the biz. Watch some of our conversation below!

I always am attracted to films that can resonate with people that are not "into" film.
Thank you, Bob!
Follow Bob Hawk and keep an eye out for the release of Film Hawk on the official Facebook page.
For more, see the complete coverage of the 2016 Sundance Film Festival.
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Stanley Kubrick – Breaking Down the Master’s Directing Style

        

What is that elevates a filmmaker to a film master like Stanley Kubrick, or that elegant French word, auteur? In the vast majority of films that make it onto the big screen these days, it is the actors’ names which draw curious audiences above the director’s.
In many cases, at least in a film’s public profile, the director works behind the scenes, barely participating in the promotion circuit, and in the most disheartening cases, can even earn the label of a “Hollywood Hack”.

What Makes a Film Great? Here Are 6 Elements to Watch For

There really one question lot of filmmakers ask over time and that is "What makes a great film?" If you have ever asked such, trust me that was the right question to ask. And now, we bring you the answer right before you. Enjoy the piece.

What makes a great movie great?

Is it that it has a great story? Great characters? Is it that the cinematography is beautiful? Is it that each actor is giving a great performance? Is it that the soundtrack is top notch? Well, the answer is -- yes. Yes to all of this. And I know, that doesn't really help if you're actually trying to find out what elements make a movie great, because clearly -- something will be great if everything about it is great.
However, Simon Cade of DSLRguide is helping to make the whole concept of what a "great" movie is a little easier to understand by defining specific elements that can be found in the majority of history's most revered films.

Knowing When to Work for FREE in the Film Industry

Some how in one of my numerous internet scouting looking for the best way possible to be a better filmmaker, I bumped into this and thought it will be a nice piece for aspiring filmmakers whose industry does not give room to operate. Here is how you can break even and make head way.

So I know working in the film industry can be tough. Breaking in is even tougher. Many people tell you you have to work for free or intern somewhere to get a foot in the door. Now those people aren’t totally wrong.
The question is when do you work for free? When is trading your time, energy and effort really worth it? In this episode I break down when you should work for free or cheap and when you need to stand your ground and get paid.
This episode is not just for film students. I tell you my story of when I got to Los Angeles and what I choose to do and why even after having 10 years of experience, credits and work under my belt. Enjoy this eye opening episode.
Click here: https://www.indiefilmhustle.com/film-industry-work-for-free/