What is the Cinematic Movement Most Associated with Weimar Cinema?

What is the Cinematic Movement Most Associated with Weimar Cinema? Weimar cinema is part of post-war German film culture in which a variety of different films from a particular movement can be associated. Popularly described as German Expressionism, Weimar cinema delivered a host of films that utilized symbolism and imagery. In exchange for realism to […]

What is Saturation Release? A Film Definition for Beginners

Whenever a film is prepared for distribution the filmmaker will typically make a plan for how the distribution will take place, what kind of marketing initiatives will be involved and what theaters or locations the film will be released in specifically. This is sometimes referred to as saturation booking or saturation release. Film definition options, […]

What is the Wuxia Film Genre?

Chinese film genre Wuxia is a popular form of fiction. The term “Wuxia” actually means “martial heroes,” and films from this genre certainly deliver to the terminology. You might recall films from this genre which are represented by stories of swordsman’s adventures and martial arts from ancient China.  If you’re not sure what the Wuxia film genre stands […]

How to Write a TV Pilot Script

If you’ve been in the film industry for a significant period of time, you might recall a time way back when, when screenwriters that were interested in a position within a television studio writing sitcom scripts and other segments would approach their first project as a writer by creating a pilot script for an existing […]

How to Submit a TV Pilot Script

You wrote a TV pilot script, and now you’re ready to get it in front of those who matter most. You’re well on your way to potentially having that script picked up by a television studio for production, but learning how to submit a TV pilot script once you’ve finished writing it can take some […]

Ultimate List of Grants for Female Filmmakers

Women working in film and television have established a unique role in the industry for themselves, but as with other industries, they also face a lot of challenges. Inequality is evident in a variety of funding programs. As well as in the various grants and unique support opportunities that are made available for female creators. […]

What is a Cineplex?

As a filmmaker, you’ve almost certainly heard a variety of terms used to describe a movie theater include Cineplex, Multiplex, and others. You probably even wonder, “What is a Cineplex?” And what’s the difference between a Cineplex and a multiplex or any of the other theater options that are available? The reality is, few theaters […]

What to Include in a Film Production Business Plan

Preparing a film production business plan is like creating a roadmap that outlines the details, scope, and responsibilities of your film production business. Just like you would create a business plan for any other company, creating a film production company will require you to carefully plan your business. In fact, a film production business plan […]

Will Casting Directors Work with Student Films?

Casting directors frequently work one-on-one with actors to facilitate the casting of roles into upcoming films. Their job is to work closely alongside the producer and the director to fully understand the underlying requirements of a particular role so that they can suggest the most potentially-suitable artists for the role. The casting director is also […]

Ultimate List of Government Grants for Filmmakers

If you’re at a point where you’re ready to find funding for a project that you’d really like to get off the ground? You’ve got something to certainly be proud of. However, you might quickly find that generating funds for production just isn’t as easy as you thought it would be. In fact, there’s so […]