What is Splatter Film and Why is it Popular?
Have you ever watched a film that made you think, “WOW, that was really Gore and kind of disturbing,” and you felt almost like there was a bit more blood and guts than you might have wanted to endure? When a film deliberately focuses on the graphic delivery of gore, blood guts and graphic violence […]
What is a Turnaround Film and What Does it Mean When a Film Goes into Turnaround?
As members of the film industry know all too well, nothing is guaranteed, and things could change in an instant. This is true in a lot of different scenarios in filmmaking, but nothing is more difficult to accept than when a film becomes a turnaround. You might have heard the term “turnaround film” expressed in […]
What’s the Difference Between Restricted vs. Unrestricted Narration in Film?
Storytelling represents a key element for any film. Specifically, the way the story is delivered, or the narrative, and how the narration impacts what the audience knows can have a pivotal role in how the story develops and how the audience feels about the entire situation. Films use restricted and unrestricted narration depending on the […]
What are the Characteristics of Transnational Cinema?
The idea of transnational cinema represents films which extend beyond national boundaries transcending into a world in which they represent more than one national, community, or cultural tradition. These films frequently allude to the idea that people are linked through various institutions across nations despite the national boundaries that exist to otherwise separate. But what […]
Examining Denotation and Connotation Difference in Film Media
Films generally have two guiding principles in which the meanings of words or objects are delivered connotatively or denotatively. Whether a film quote or object is described connotatively or denotatively plays a role in the connections that people make to the story and whether it has literal or nonliteral meaning. In examining denotation and connotation […]
What is the Package Unit System in Film?
Throughout the history of filmmaking there have been a variety of different elements which have evolved to make the industry more efficient and effective. Think of the studio system as an early form of mass production of films. Which was actively engaged prior to 1950. But eventually the Package Unit System would be employed to […]
Classic Crossover Film: Understanding Crossover Cinema for Beginners
Crossover film represents a complex form of storytelling in which multiple styles of fictional characters, settings or worlds are mashed up to create the context of a single story. Representing an emerging form of cinematic experience in which cultural borders are crossed during the conceptualization and production. What does crossover film mean for audiences that enjoy this […]
Where to Submit TV Pilot Scripts
As an aspiring screenwriter, you’ve likely got your hands dirty with some spec scripts for practice and you’ve probably got some TV pilot scripts too. If you’ve managed to finish a TV pilot script, congratulations! Now, figuring out where to submit TV pilot scripts that you’ve managed to write is the next big task. After you’re […]
What is Medium Specificity in Film & What Does it Mean?
Medium specificity in film theory has been a key argument of film theory for a very long time. Primarily, medium specificity lies in the argument between the differences in cinema and theater. Or in the differences between cinema and literature. Theories of medium specificity in film suggest that different media will have core characteristics. Which […]
How to Prepare for a Corporate Video 2 Person Interview Setup
Two person interviews can be incredibly impactful at the corporate level, but only if they’re filmed properly which means planning is absolutely essential. Preparing for a corporate video 2 person interview setup is really all about how you will frame each of your interview subjects both individually and together in order to capture the best shots. While […]