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Film Actress Zhao Tao on Acting and Collaboration with Jia Zhangke (at Asia Society)
Chinese film actress Zhao Tao and director Jia Zhangke discuss their multi-film collaboration and Zhaos unique ability to relate to characters she portrays, …
Script Writing & Filmmaking : How to Start a Documentary
Start a documentary with a hook that explains to the audience why they should watch and care about the subject of the film. Be honest and open in the first five to 10 minutes of a documentary by considering advice from a writer, director and editor in this free video on documentaries. Expert: Nathan Boehme Contact: www.nathans-reel.com Bio: Nathan Boehme is a writer, director and editor who currently lives and… Read Article →
Script Writing & Filmmaking : How to Write a Sitcom Script
Write a sitcom script by separating the action in three or four acts, setting the scene, writing the character dialog and following the basic format of a sitcom. Learn to write a sitcom script that follows the traditional pattern of sitcoms with help from a writer, director and editor in this free video on script writing. Expert: Nathan Boehme Contact: www.nathans-reel.com Bio: Nathan Boehme is a writer, director and editor… Read Article →
Independent Film Basics : How to Write a Script
When it comes to writing a script it’s incredibly important to be inspired by the idea, be willing to put in the time and do all the necessary research. Tell an amazing story with advice from an Independent filmmaker and director in this free video on how to write a script. Expert: Benjamin Lopez Bio: Ben Lopez is an independent filmmaker, he has written, directed and edited short films, music… Read Article →
Script Writing & Filmmaking : How to Make Your Own Short Film
To make your own short film, write the script, build a team of cameramen, editors and actors, plan out the shooting schedule, and get a lot of coverage for each shot. Edit a short film together using computer software with advice from a writer, director and editor in this free video on short films. Expert: Nathan Boehme Contact: www.nathans-reel.com Bio: Nathan Boehme is a writer, director and editor who currently… Read Article →
Script Writing & Filmmaking : How Much Money Does an Average Movie Make?
The money made by an average movie will depend on the budget of the movie, but can range from nothing at all to over 100 million dollars. Find out how independent films can be made for several thousands of dollars and end up making millions of dollars with information from a writer, director and editor in this free video on film. Expert: Nathan Boehme Contact: www.nathans-reel.com Bio: Nathan Boehme is… Read Article →
How to Write Great Script Scenes
How to Write Great Script Scenes. Part of the series: Independent Film Basics. Writing great script scenes comes down to having a great story, characters and structure of the scene itself. Keep the audience engaged with advice from an Independent filmmaker and director in this free video on writing great script scenes. Read more: hi my name is Ben Lopez and I'm here to tell you how to write great… Read Article →
Script Writing & Filmmaking : How to Write Scripts for Children
To write scripts for children, create a story that captures the imagination without trying to dumb things down, appeal to the short attention span of children, and try to capture the voice and actions of children. Spend time getting to know how children interact to write a good script with tips from a writer, director and editor in this free video on script writing. Expert: Nathan Boehme Contact: www.nathans-reel.com Bio:… Read Article →
Script Writing & Filmmaking : How to Write Drama Scripts
Write a drama script by formatting the story to fit in the time frame of the television show, dividing the script into acts, and developing a story that builds tension to the point where the commercial breaks occur. Keep time constraints in mind, and try to hook the audience with dramatic moments, using advice from a writer, director and editor in this free video script writing. Expert: Nathan Boehme Contact:… Read Article →
Script Writing & Filmmaking : How to Write a Funny Script
Write a funny script that strives to strike a chord with people, with funny, likable characters put into situations where they are out of their element. Find the humor in a situation, and get the audience to invest in the characters, with advice from a writer, director and editor in this free video on script writing. Expert: Nathan Boehme Contact: www.nathans-reel.com Bio: Nathan Boehme is a writer, director and editor… Read Article →
Script Writing & Filmmaking : How to Write a TV Script
When writing a TV script, keep in mind the time frame and commercial breaks, describe the action concisely, write the dialog and follow a standard format. Create a television script that is similar to a screenplay with help from a writer, director and editor in this free video on script writing. Expert: Nathan Boehme Contact: www.nathans-reel.com Bio: Nathan Boehme is a writer, director and editor who currently lives and works… Read Article →