What are Allusions in Films?

What are Allusions in Films? When telling a story, there are a variety of different literary techniques to potentially use in order to imply or otherwise reference a particular meaning. Allusions in films are one of several ways that literary devices which were quite common in literature and novels have come forth in filmmaking. While […]

What is a Spotting Session in Film?

What is a Spotting Session in Film? Filmmaking is an incredibly creative process in which a variety of different artists work together to collaborate on various elements and features of the film before it is finalized. One such collaboration is the spotting session. Which takes place between the composer and the film director. This is […]

What are the Best Platforms for Film Festivals?

What are the Best Platforms for Film Festivals? Hosting a film festival is certainly a lot of hard work and requires essential planning. With the help of various film festival platforms, these events can be an amazing extension of the existing community and services they already provide. If you’re thinking about hosting your own film […]

Counterpoint in Film: A Definition of Contrapuntal Music in Film

Counterpoint in Film: A Definition of Contrapuntal Music in Film While we frequently think of film as being an entirely visual art. In which the majority of the focus is on what we see and less of what we hear. The reality is both sound and visuals are equally important to the storytelling process of […]

When was the First Commercial Film Screening?

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 […]

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

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 […]