Jay-Z's quest for dominance doesn't go unnoticed. No matter how quiet he tried to be about his power moves. Dominating the HipHop industry for years, Jigga's penchant for making money was evident through his roles in Roc-a-wear, films, and overall brand appeal. Once just an artist Jay manifested himself to be a mogul. Taking over... Continue Reading →
If your a filmmaker then you may be an entrepreneur. You may not think so or even feel like one but your are a business and film is your product. Regardless of what your end goal is within the industry these tips will get you focused on entrepreneurship for a change rather than the art... Continue Reading →
When the #oscarssowhite hashtag took over social media a few years back, most thought this would create a dialog and paradigm shift to the film industries lack of diversity on and off the screen. Unfortunately we were wrong. While it did start a dialog within the mainstream(As this is a regular topic among Black and... Continue Reading →
In today's rapid consumption of content, is YouTube a safe place for a film? I think so. And so does Filmmaker Darious Britt. He took seven years out of his life to complete a feature film that was more than just a passion project. It was his life. The film Unsound, as Darious... Continue Reading →
Funding is a Filmmakers dream...and nightmare. Luckily we have the good people at No Film School who understand how painstaking it is to gather resources for funding your next project. They took the time to gather a list of grants with a detailed description of what they are for. Most importantly they include the deadlines... Continue Reading →
The multi-talented Lena Waithe discuss various topics while at Cannes Lions. She was apart of a panel discussion titled "Diversity in Filmmaking:From Empowerment to Execution". As filmmakers and storytellers we need to tell more stories that are brutally honest. It can't just come from a place of "I want to see myself" but rather dig... Continue Reading →
After Effects can be a pain in the ass sometimes! But here is something to help make it easier. If your not already subscribed to PremiumBeat then you should be! Check out this very useful article that highlights four very useful and effective AE scripts that can help move your projects along quicker. These scripts... Continue Reading →
Every filmmaker deals with these questions at some point in their career. What Camera do I need? and what Lens do I get? The answer should always be: Gear doesn't matterBut we all know gear does make a difference if used properly and effectively. The Good people at Screen Africa have complied a good breakdown... Continue Reading →
Movies have become more and more immersive over the years. Not only has surround sound quality improved to make us feel as if we are there, but image quality and tech puts us right in the middle of the action. What if we can control the actual film and with our minds? That completely changes... Continue Reading →
This is revolutionary to the video industry. Having everything at the tip of your fingers across various devices is game changing to say the least. Content creators use a plethora of apps and software to create engaging content and Dope videos, simplifying this will bring more values the table! Check it out belowIntroducing Project Rush,... Continue Reading →
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