Filmmaking Tips

6 Filmmaking Tips from John Milius

The Don of the USC Film School Mafia helped make some of your favorite movies better, so check out some… Read More

How First Assistant Directors Hold the Industry Together

Behind the scenes with Hollywood's unsung heroes. Read More

6 Filmmaking Tips from Ari Aster

The filmmaker behind 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar' gives his take on storyboarding, editing, and why shooting coverage is overrated. Read More

6 Filmmaking Tips from Michel Gondry

The filmmaker behind 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' shares his thoughts on inspiration, storyboarding, and why a little immaturity… Read More

6 Filmmaking Tips from Claire Denis

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

6 Filmmaking Tips From John Singleton

The filmmaker behind 'Boyz n the Hood' and 'Shaft' on confidence, cameras, and where to find authentic stories. Read More

6 Filmmaking Tips from Martin McDonagh

The filmmaker behind 'In Bruges,' 'Seven Psychopaths,' and 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri' shares his thoughts on writing, loving your… Read More

6 Filmmaking Tips From J.C. Chandor

The writer-director behind 'All Is Lost,' 'A Most Violent Year,' and 'Triple Frontier' talks character building, turning limitations into strengths,… Read More

6 Filmmaking Tips from Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck

The filmmaking team behind 'Captain Marvel' talk momentum, misunderstandings, and the importance of good extras. Read More