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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
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