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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.
Martin Scorsese’s partnership with a Gen AI studio has sparked discussion about the use of AI in pre-production and film-making.
Sweet story, stunning visuals, and a helluva campaign for IMAX.
Pre-visualising the film’s iconic juke joint sequence.
A 90-minute masterclass from the screenwriter of Little Miss Sunshine and Toy Story 3.
Ways to use your phone in film-making – and not just for filming.
Film-making lessons from the second instalment of the sci-fi epic.
Storyboarding (both with and without drawing) and beyond: collection of guides for how to prepare before the cameras roll.
Advice on how to create the visual reference for your film pitch.
Process and commentary, as shared by the film’s animators.
A overview of pre-production work behind what the camera sees.
A guide to creating one of the most effective tools for communicating, or even selling, your film idea.
Or: How sustainable practices can make a $14.3 million film look like a blockbuster.
A round-up of breakdowns of Wes Anderson’s rich, intricate film.
How to find the “Where” of your film.
Techniques for getting yourself and your collaborators on the same page ahead of production.
The beverage of choice of movie villains?
How an animatic starring his action figures and his kids was just the final step toward a role the director prepared for his entire life.
“Nothing is random. Everything in the frame is designed to tell one story.”
Guides on how, and to understanding why, to format your script.
A behind-the-scenes look at making a documentary – and how to approach crafting your own.
“Sometimes, in order to get to the deepest emotional depths of a character, capturing a feeling, rather than reality, is more important.”
How Paul Thomas Anderson made a film without a director of photography.
A look at how blueprints can work for a film – and for us as filmmakers.
A comprehensive overview of the Image Pipeline.
One film-maker shares his process on three projects: a mini doc, a music video, and a solo narrative.
A collection of breakdowns of the craft of Bong Joon Ho’s celebrated film.
What makes a twist work – and why, when it’s done well, is a story just as enjoyable even after we know its secret?
Things you can do before – or even without – the computer.
Storytelling through details: how does it work? How can it improve our movies?