What are Codes and Conventions in Film?
In the study of film genre, various codes and conventions are used to define the technical meaning and underlying principles of film. You’ve probably heard the terms codes and conventions used in the film genre before. But what are codes and conventions in film? And how are they used in the analysis of film media? https://youtu.be/Rvwn8K9_U2E […]
What is Suture Film Theory?
When studying film, various theories represent the psychological concept by which a film is to be examined with focus on how films are experienced by the audience on an emotional, mental and fully psychoanalytical level. According to psychoanalytic film theory, suture represents a metaphor for stitching a viewer into the narrative acting as a psychoanalytic junction […]
How to Describe the Tone of a Film
When someone says a film was great but it had a particularly sad or somber tone, what do they mean? Learning how to describe the tone of a film and the overall mood that is produced by the film is important both for the cinematographer and for others such as the audience. In fact, members […]
Addressing Payment Concerns with Beverly Boy Productions: A Positive Turnaround
We want to be transparent about something that’s come up in recent conversations: payment delays at Beverly Boy Productions. Yes, some of our contractors and collaborators experienced delays. And yes, we’ve heard the feedback. We take it seriously. This isn’t just a statement, it’s a real look at what happened, why it happened, and what […]
Chesapeake Video Production: Remembrance Footage, Free Screenings & Permit Wins
Chesapeake video production teams won’t find a marquee festival this fortnight, yet the city and its neighbors still deliver film-worthy moments, practical training grounds and streamlined paperwork. Below is your verified guide for September 11–25 2025. 9/11 Ceremony Tonight Sept 11, 6 p.m., Chesapeake City Park. The remembrance event features color guards, candlelight and a […]
Winston-Salem Video Production: Festivals, Outdoor Cinema & Hassle-Free Permits
Winston-Salem video production professionals have plenty to circle on the call sheet between 11 and 25 September 2025. Horror fans take the spotlight at Wreak Havoc, music lovers gather under the stars for La Bamba, and a region-wide feature keeps crew calls active. Add clear-cut permitting and talk of a new downtown amphitheater and the […]
Laredo Video Production: Film Society Workshops, Drive-In Horror & Faster Permits
Laredo video production teams get a rare cluster of screenings, workshops and on-camera festivities over the next 14 days—plus a streamlined permit process that finally makes border-city shoots as nimble as Austin or Dallas. Below is everything confirmed between Sept 11 and 25 2025 and why you should clear space on the call sheet. Laredo […]
Irving Video Production: Free Films, Fresh Studios & Fast Incentives
Irving video production crews have a surprisingly full playbook over the next two weeks. Between family-friendly screenings that double as stock-footage gold, a major broadcast studio rise, and the state’s richest-ever rebate scheme, the city is poised to turn casual movie nights into booked-solid calendars. Free Screens Under the Stars Movies on Main — “Mufasa,” […]
Plano Video Production: Permits, Festivals & Fresh Opportunities
Plano video production is set for a busy September. From updated City-of-Plano permit guidelines to festival buzz and fresh crew calls, here’s what producers need to know for the next two weeks. Fast-Track Film Permits Plano’s revised filming guidelines (updated Jan 2025) simplify applications: $25 permit fee Two-business-day lead time for commercials/TV; five days for […]
Capital City Reels: St. Paul Video Production Outlook
St. Paul video production teams have a compact but opportunity-rich calendar this fortnight. Between back-to-back indie fundraisers, a five-year “Paulywood” celebration, fresh statewide incentives, and lurking road work, producers who lock paperwork early can capture crowds, secure rebates, and steer clear of jackhammers. Camera-Ready Events, Sept 11-13 Sept 11 – “Will She Remember Me?” Fundraiser […]