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Film School: Writing The Simpsons ‘Lemon of Troy’

How I Wrote The Simpsons' "Lemon of Troy" | Professor BFo AKA Brent Forrester.
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Comedy writer Brett Forrester explains how he wrote a classic episode of a classic show, and offers a peek into how a writers room works.

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August 5, 2026 Film School

Film School: The Odyssey (2026)

The Odyssey (2026)
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From Odyss-A to Odyss-Z: our lessons from Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic.

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July 31, 2026 Film School, Reviews

Film School: Film-Makers Talk Film Formats

'Aspect Ratios with Sinners Director Ryan Coogler' | Kodak
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From 35mm to IMAX, in-camera effects to post processing: Hollywood directors are marketing their movies by nerding out – and we’re here for it.

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July 23, 2026 Film School

Film School: Screen Tests

Screen Test for 'Sinners' (2024)
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Behind the scenes and sample footage of what the cameras capture before the cameras roll.

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June 6, 2026 Film School

Film School: Storyboards vs AI

Martin Scorsese and his storyboards for 'Raging Bull' (1980)
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Martin Scorsese’s partnership with a Gen AI studio has sparked discussion about the use of AI in pre-production and film-making.

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June 4, 2026 Film School

Film School: AI Feature Film ‘Hell Grind’ (2026)

Hell Grind (2026)
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The deceptive marketing and diminishing returns of “the First Ever AI Feature-Film”

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May 26, 2026 Film School

Film School: Lens Effects in Feature Films

How Director Boots Riley Crafted I Love Boosters: Color, Chaos, and Custom Lenses | Panavision and NEON
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In an age of ‘Fix it in Post’, committing to a look in-camera is making a comeback.

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May 19, 2026 Film School

Film School: Obsession (2026)

Obsession (2026)
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Lessons from the horror smash – and its 26-year-old writer-director’s journey from YouTube to making box office history.

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May 14, 2026 Film School

Film School: Project Hail Mary (2026)

Project Hail Mary (2026)
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Sweet story, stunning visuals, and a helluva campaign for IMAX.

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March 18, 2026 Film School

Film School: The Cinematography of Autumn Durald Arkapaw

Autumn Durald Arkapaw
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A look at the work of the director of photography on Sinners, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and Loki.

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February 27, 2026 Film School

Film School: 60-30-10 Colour Ratio

How to Not Suck at Color - 5 color theory tips every designer should know | The Futur Academy
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Working with harmony and contrast in this three-colour scheme.

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February 23, 2026 Film School

Film School: David Lean and ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ (1962)

Lawrence of Arabia (1962) / Dune: Part One (2021)
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Lessons from the director and his influential masterpiece.

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February 16, 2026 Film School

Film School: Dirtying the Frame

The Batman (2022)
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A technique for adding visual interest and enhancing storytelling.

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February 10, 2026 Film School

Film School: Handmade Idents

HBO Theater ident
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When brands opt for physical craft over computer generation – and what that may tell us about class and the future.

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February 8, 2026 Film School

Watch: That’s AI (short film, 2026)

That's AI (2026)
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Sebastian Lopez’s short film ‘That’s AI’ is very much real.

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February 7, 2026 Film School

Film School: Darren Aronofsky vs AI and Anime

Black Swan (2010) and Perfect Blue (1997)
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In the current conversation about AI film-making and uncredited creators, the backlash has reignited discourse about plagiarism in the director’s previous work.

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February 2, 2026 Film School

Film School: Iron Lung (2026)

Iron Lung (2026)
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How a YouTuber’s DIY movie release beat Hollywood at its own game.

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February 1, 2026 Film School

Film School: Heated Rivalry (series, 2025)

Heated Rivalry (2025)
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How a phenomenon was produced on a shoestring budget.

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January 22, 2026 Film School

Film School: The Problem With Apu (2017) – 10 Years Later

Apu from 'The Simpsons'
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Checking in on the legacy of Apu from The Simpsons, and the conversation about representation in American popular culture.

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January 14, 2026 Film School

Film School: Storyboards and ‘Sinners’ (2025)

Storyboards and 'Sinners' (2025) via Proximity Media
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Pre-visualising the film’s iconic juke joint sequence.

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January 2, 2026 Film School

Film School: Sex Scenes and Intimacy Coordinators

Intimacy Coordinator (image via economictimes.indiatimes.com)
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Florence Pugh said “sex scenes are awkward”. What can we learn from the larger conversation?

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November 11, 2025 Film School

Film School: Apple’s Handmade Idents

Apple TV ident
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When a tech giant chooses practical effects over CGI and AI.

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November 7, 2025 Film School

Film School: The Psychology of Colour in Film

Color in Film | Filmmakers Academy
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Filmmakers Academy presents a series exploring the types, uses, power, and psychology of color in film.

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November 5, 2025 Film School

Film School: Hidden VFX

ILM VFX Artist Breaks Down Hidden VFX | Vanity Fair
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“If you didn’t notice the visual effects in the movie, it doesn’t mean there weren’t any visual effects in the movie.”

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October 25, 2025 Film School

Film School: Insanely Great Endings

Endings: The Worst Place In The World (2021) | Michael Arndt
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A 90-minute masterclass from the screenwriter of Little Miss Sunshine and Toy Story 3.

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October 23, 2025 Film School

Film School: HBO logo mistake?

HBO ident
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One viewer’s observation becomes another’s obsession.

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September 28, 2025 Film School

Film School: One Battle After Another (2025)

One Battle After Another (2025)
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Lessons from the production and portrayals of race, gender, and politics in Paul Thomas Anderson’s film about revolutionaries and supremacists, parents and children.

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September 25, 2025 Film School

Film School: J Cuts & L Cuts

J-cut, L-cut (image via Vimeo)
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Simple, powerful technique for motivated edits and better storytelling.

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September 11, 2025 Film School

Film School: Making Digital Look Like Film, with ‘Knives Out’ Cinematographer Steve Yedlin

Steve Yedlin ASC
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From basic idea, to technical demos, to masterclass: how the DP of Knives Out (2019), Glass Onion (2022), Wake Up Dead Man (2025), and The Last Jedi (2017) makes digital look like film.

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September 8, 2025 Film School

Film School: Production Design

'The Royal Tenenbaums' (2001) in 'Production Design - Filmmaking Techniques for Directors: Ep. 2' | StudioBinder
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“Everything that you see behind the actors”, in series and movies.

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September 8, 2025 Film School

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