When was the First Commercial Film Screening?

If you’re in the film industry and you’re accustomed to the process of production, post-production, distribution, and of course, film screenings then you already know that film screenings are an integral part of today’s film industry so it may be hard to believe that screenings weren’t always part of the process, but commercial film screenings […]

What’s the Difference Between Denotation and Connotation in Film?

What’s the Difference Between Denotation and Connotation in Film? Films do an excellent job of communicating messages and meaning to audiences both denotatively and connotatively. Audiences tend to see and hear things denotatively while they experience immersive sounds and particular images in a connotative manner.  To someone that’s new to film theory and the study […]

What are the Best Digital Distribution Platforms for Faith Based Films?

What are the Best Digital Distribution Platforms for Faith Based Films? Producing a faith based film that you can share with an audience that is most interested in your work is certainly a major accomplishment. Once production has been finalized, you’re probably going to need to consider your distribution options. If you’re thinking about distributing […]

Examining Western Film Ideology & Modern Culture

Examining Western Film Ideology & Modern Culture Ideologies largely represent the societal “norms” and generally accepted principles of politics, economics, and religion and belief systems of the “general public.” This system of ideals that has been accepted by the majority can be found in many films of the times. Such as Westerns which were prominent […]

How to Write a Documentary Film Treatment

How to Write a Documentary Film Treatment There’s a lot of information online about writing a documentary film script, learning how to write a documentary film treatment, and writing documentary proposals. In fact, it’s easy to find yourself overwhelmed with how-to guides and resources that provide bits and pieces of the necessary steps required to […]

Understanding Implicit and Explicit Ideology in Film & Cinema

Various assumptions are made in examining a film’s ideology particularly in regards to what a film is attempting to convey either implicitly or explicitly. When it comes to studying implicit and explicit ideology in film and cinema there’s a lot to be learned based on deep interpretation of underlying religious, moral or political meanings within […]

What is a Biopic Film?

What is a Biopic Film? Have you ever heard the term “biopic film” and wondered silently to yourself, “What is a biopic film?” You’re not alone! Many are confused when they initially hear the term “biopic film” and for good cause. However, a biopic film isn’t all that difficult to understand when you get a […]

What is Machinima Film?

What is Machinima Film? Throughout the film industry there are a number of different film techniques that are in use to produce the different styles and types of works that we enjoy in movies. For example, machinima is one of the many types of computer graphics that can be used to assist in the production […]

What is a Snuff Film?

Various film genres are exhibited in the film industry. But none are as hard to consider watching as a snuff film. The term “snuff film” is used to reference films that are illicit in most countries and should generally not be enjoyed. But what is a snuff film? And why are they illegal in so […]

What is Greenlit in Film?

What is Greenlit in Film? In the film industry, terms like greenlit are frequently used to describe various situations or standings of a production with the expectation that everyone in the industry will just automatically know the jargon and what they mean. But what is greenlit in film and what does it mean exactly?  If […]