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Kathleen Kennedy to Depart Lucasfilm, Marking a New Era for Star Wars
Kathleen Kennedy, the longtime president of Lucasfilm, is reportedly set to step down from her role at the end of 2025. This anticipated...
By Meredith Roman
Feb 27


Life's Grand Narrative: Applying Film Storytelling Techniques to Everyday Existence
The magic of cinema lies in its ability to transport, to evoke, and to connect. At its core, filmmaking is an intricate dance of...
By Hanna Waller
Feb 18


Smartphone filmmaking is here to stay
Even the lockdown cloud had some silver linings. One of them was the smartphone coming of age in filmmaking. Primetime TV shows were shot...
By Adam Gee
Feb 11


The Race Begins: 2025 Oscar Nominations Revealed, "Emilia Pérez" Leads the Pack
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced the nominees for the 97th Academy Awards, kicking off the final sprint to...
By Meredith Roman
Jan 23


From Bowling Alleys to Blockbusters: Geraldine Viswanathan's Surreal Ascent
Geraldine Viswanathan is experiencing a surreal rise in Hollywood, a fact brought home during a recent conversation with director Ethan...
By Megan Williams
Jan 20


Robert Zemeckis' 'Here'Â Is a Noble Experiment Trapped by Its Own Gimmicks
From the groundbreaking animation of Who Framed Roger Rabbit  to the unsettling visual style of The Polar Express , director Robert...
By Brian Robau
Jan 16


'Presence' Brings Director Steven Soderbergh's Distinct Vision to the Haunted Genre
Steven Soderbergh, a filmmaker who started in the independent scene, has perhaps become Hollywood's most ardent advocate for well-crafted...
By Brian Robau
Jan 13


UNDERSTANDING COLOR SCIENCE FOR FILMMAKERS
1. INTRODUCTION I'd like to explain the significance of, and the reason why, the photographic look of two totally different camera...
By Steve Yedlin ASC
Jan 6


'Mufasa: The Lion King' - Barry Jenkins Enters the Pride Lands
Barry Jenkins, the celebrated director behind the Oscar-winning Moonlight , makes a surprising leap into mainstream territory with...
By Lauren Selmann
Dec 16, 2024


Director Chris Roman Brings Beauty into Focus
In a world saturated with fleeting visuals and fast-paced media, the pursuit of true beauty feels more essential than ever. For some,...
By Megan Williams
Nov 28, 2024


Blackmagic URSA Cine 17K: Get Ready for All the Pixels!
Unveiled as a significant advancement at NAB 2024 and subsequently making its way to market, the Blackmagic URSA Cine 17K 65mm represents...
By Benji Dell
Sep 11, 2024


BLACKMAGIC FINALLY HAS A BOX CAMERA. THE PYXIS IS A MODULAR POWERHOUSE FOR MODERN FILMMAKING
Blackmagic Design has unveiled a brand new camera. The PYXISÂ stands as the latest frontier in the company's relentless pursuit of...
By Sarah Gross
Jun 24, 2024


Capturing Glory: Cinematographer Justin Ivan Hong Illuminates Oscar Victories Backstage
2024 Oscar Winners (Clockwise From Top Left): Emma Stone, Cillian Murphy, Charles Roven, Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas, Finneas and...
By Meredith Roman
Mar 12, 2024


Nikon's Bold Move: Acquiring RED Digital Cinema and the Reshaping of the Film Camera Landscape
In a move that sent ripples through the professional filmmaking industry, Nikon Corporation officially completed its acquisition of...
By Rob McDermott
Mar 10, 2024


The Apex Predator: the RED V-RAPTOR XL Gets a New Sensor
RED Digital Cinema elevates its flagship V-RAPTOR platform with the introduction of the V-RAPTOR XL [X] 8K VV. This camera isn't just an...
By Rob McDermott
Jan 29, 2024


The Art of Celebrity Portraits through the Lens of Monica Schipper
In an age where celebrities often appear larger than life through music, film, or fashion, portrait photography serves as a powerful tool...
By Megan Williams
Jan 18, 2024


'Poor Things': A Daring, Visually Stunning, and Thematically Rich Cinematic Experience
Yorgos Lanthimos's Poor Things is a meticulously crafted, wildly imaginative, and profoundly unsettling journey into the nature of...
By Megan Williams
Dec 11, 2023


'Killers of the Flower Moon': A Cinematic Reckoning with American History – A Pivotal Moment in Native American Cinema
Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon is far more than a historical crime drama; it is a monumental cinematic achievement that...
By Brian Robau
Oct 22, 2023


Tessa Ying: Revolutionizing Music Education Through Innovation and Technology
Tessa Ying, a highly accomplished music producer, engineer, and recording artist, is transforming music education by reimagining...
By Megan Williams
Oct 22, 2023


The Dissection of Truth: An In-Depth Look at Justine Triet's 'Anatomy of a Fall'
Justine Triet's Anatomy of a Fall arrived on the cinematic landscape as a precise, unflinching examination of truth, grief, and the...
By Brian Robau
Oct 15, 2023

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