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6 Filmmaking Tips from John Milius

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The Don of the USC Film School Mafia helped make some of your favorite movies better, so check out some of his advice.

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How First Assistant Directors Hold the Industry Together

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Behind the scenes with Hollywood’s unsung heroes.

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6 Filmmaking Tips from Ari Aster

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The filmmaker behind ‘Hereditary’ and ‘Midsommar’ gives his take on storyboarding, editing, and why shooting coverage is overrated.

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6 Filmmaking Tips from Michel Gondry

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The filmmaker behind ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ shares his thoughts on inspiration, storyboarding, and why a little immaturity can be a good thing.

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6 Filmmaking Tips from Claire Denis

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The celebrated filmmaker behind ‘High Life,’ ‘Beau Travail,’ and ‘White Material’ on location, leitmotifs, and why explaining things is overrated.

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6 Filmmaking Tips From John Singleton

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The filmmaker behind ‘Boyz n the Hood’ and ‘Shaft’ on confidence, cameras, and where to find authentic stories.

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6 Filmmaking Tips from Martin McDonagh

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The filmmaker behind ‘In Bruges,’ ‘Seven Psychopaths,’ and ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri’ shares his thoughts on writing, loving your characters, and how to not be fucking boring.

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6 Filmmaking Tips From J.C. Chandor

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The writer-director behind ‘All Is Lost,’ ‘A Most Violent Year,’ and ‘Triple Frontier’ talks character building, turning limitations into strengths, and following your gut.

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6 Filmmaking Tips from Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck

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The filmmaking team behind ‘Captain Marvel’ talk momentum, misunderstandings, and the importance of good extras.