Parasite Surprises The Academy
The 92nd Academy Awards were broadcast at 2:30 AM here in Kuwait. I made all my efforts to stay up until that time. I brewed a pot of coffee and waited restlessly in front of the TV. It was 2:00 and there was only 30 minutes left until the opening ceremony but alas, I was […]
No cast? No crew? No problem!
So you’re stuck at home under curfew without access to friends who would usually be actors or crew members on your set. It doesn’t have to end there. My last blog post was about using your smartphone to make movies but what if you are alone at home ? Once again all you will need […]
Why Hard Career Paths Will Lead You To A Job You Have Always Dreamt Of
Dear Millennial Dreamer, Wherever you are right now I want you to take time to pause and read my letter. I know what you feel when you step out from that office feeling defeated, unsatisfied and, unvalued. I have been there; I know the feeling of chasing that dream career, the anticipation of being successful […]
Working as a commercial Script writer? 6-step guide to stand out from the crowd
Who of us can’t recall any of the commercials we watched in our childhood? Don’t we still remember some music and lyrics of some TV or radio Ads? Don’t we still get attached to some Ads that can touch us and talk about how great they are with our family and friends? all this never […]
Why You Should Consider Volunteering at Film Festivals
Film-makers around the globe are trying their best to make their mark. The growing number of submissions made by film-makers, especially at major film festivals are making the grounds more and more competitive. This growing competition is hereby making it difficult for most filmmakers to be able to get their films submitted at these festivals. […]
Future writer’s advice
I’m sure as a future writer you’ve been advised to write what you know. This can be frustrating, but there is some strength behind the phrase. To create believable characters for your script, it’s imperative to model real people experiences, emotions, dimensions and situations. The best way to do this is to write about people […]
The Story is King
Proper Screenwriting Story Structure By Barbara Buzzelli Once you have a grasp of the formatting fundamentals of screenwriting, it’s time to move on to the true meat of it all: the story. But, even story must follow a basic structure. Think of screenwriting as a formula—you can plug in whatever variables you choose but the […]
9 ways Screenwriting Is Exactly Like Chess
All the movies that you watch on the big screen, what do you think? The storyline is just as it is or is there some sort of strategy applied to it? Well in this article we are going to discuss the following. Screenwriting is just as chess here’s why! 1. Every move or decision must […]
Essential Tips and Tricks for the Adobe Illustrator beginners
Pen Tool As discussed previously on our blog, the importance of pen tool, sure pen tool can be intimidating. One of the tools designers should familiarize themselves with coherently is pen tool as it is one of the most used tools which help in build custom vector graphics and logos. It can be frustrating to […]
Make a Movie with your Smartphone
Smartphones have taken over our modern lives so it’s only natural as a filmmaker to explore your device and what it can do for you. Many films are entirely shot and edited on a smartphone, some are just promotional tools for the phone manufacturer, while others are actual movies with actors, plots and music scores. […]