What is the Role of the Protagonist in Film?
The role of the protagonist in film is an essential element of the storytelling that captures audience interest and keeps them engaged. While you may be inclined to think that the protagonist is the main character of the story or film, there is so much more to the protagonist than just representing the main or […]
What is Fabula and Syuzhet in Film and What Does it Mean?
When writing a film screenplay or script, there are various literary devices that apply and can be used throughout the storytelling process. According to early Russian Formalism studies, each story is represented by a fabula and syuzhet. In film, the storytelling process includes a fabula which represents the timeline of events and the syuzhet which represents […]
What is Phenomenology in Film?
Film theorists have a variety of different viewpoints on the study of and interpretation of film, media and the arts. One such theorist, Vivian Sobchack, would become to be known as one of the most influential American film theorists of her time when, during the 1990s, she would become the driving force behind the now […]
What are Ozploitation Films & Why Are They So Popular?
The Australian New Wave was a period which began in the 1970s and would largely evolve into a hodge podge of various genre films featuring elements of horror, comedy, and action all packed in a single experience. The resulting ozploitation films that would become so wildly popular not so much in Australia but in the […]
What is a Fabula in Film?
In film there are often terms that have multiple meanings and varied means of how the terms can potentially be used. The context often gives way to one particular meaning or the other much like context can largely change how a term is perceived when it’s used in a book, poem, or play. In film, […]
What is a Phenomenological Approach in Film?
According to definitions, phenomenology represents a qualitative research focus on answering specifically “What is it” rather than quantitative focus on answering questions of frequency such as “how much” or “how many.”  Thus, phenomenology in film focuses on how conditions and aspects of the film experience impact the relationship between the filmgoer and the film. But exactly what is […]
Is Vertical Integration in the Film Industry Legal Again?
About a year ago a federal judge granted a motion to terminate the movie industry’s previous licensing rules which had been in effect since the 1940s and largely prevented any vertical integration in the film industry from occurring. So does this mean that vertical integration in the film industry will once again be legal? How […]
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 […]
How to Write a Documentary Proposal that will Drive Funding for Your Film
Creating a proposal for your film project can fast track your journey to generating the funding that you need for production. Whether you’re attempting to generate funding through grants or through investment financing, the proposal is the first step to getting started. If you need a way to generate maximum funding for your film, learning […]
A Teen’s Guide to the Film Set: Teen Actor Rules You Must Know
Whether you’re a teen that’s considering a role in the film industry or you’re a film producer that’s considering whether or not to hire a teen actor. Knowing the rules which apply to teen actors in the film industry will be important. Teens considering a role in film or television must be prepared to follow […]