http://www.filmschoolstudent.com The main destination for all aspiring filmmakers. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:46:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I know this is very late to be talking about this, but the newest Terminator Salvation trailer was released and it made me think about Christian Bale and his outburst on that guy on his set. I'm not sure exactly what the guy did because I only HEARD the ... http://www.filmschoolstudent.com/2009/03/03/new-terminator-salvation-trailer/ I received a comment on the blog today from a gentleman by the name of Garrett.  Garrett is wondering where he should go for film school.  I figured I would post my answer to Garrett on the blog for the benefit of everyone else reading.  Hopefully this gives some insight ... http://www.filmschoolstudent.com/2009/02/18/the-eternal-question-of-all-budding-filmmakers-where-should-i-go-for-filmschool/ It's important for people in the independent film world to support each other, and especially so when they are your friends!  Well my friends the Daws Brothers have released their first feature film Dangerous Calling on DVD and I have already ordered my copy. I haven't seen the movie yet so ... http://www.filmschoolstudent.com/2008/11/20/independent-directors-daws-brothers-first-feature-released-on-dvd/ I was introduced to an interesting new website recently called Howcast. The website is similar to YouTube and other online video sites in that the content is uploaded by a community of users, however the twist is that Howcast specializes in "How-To" videos. They want people to upload ... http://www.filmschoolstudent.com/2008/11/08/howcast-emerging-filmmakers-program/ It was almost a year ago that we did this interview actually, and while it is quite brief it has a cool perspective on the industry that a lot of people don't really consider as a way to get into the industry, having a trade.  Dave Gauthier has worked on ... http://www.filmschoolstudent.com/2008/10/30/interview-with-mechanical-special-effects-supervisor-dave-gauthier/ Every actor wants to be a working actor but it can be frustrating to be in limbo waiting for the next gig to come along. I think it is important to stay creative and try to do as much for yourself as you can. An actor's career always seems to ... http://www.filmschoolstudent.com/2008/10/29/want-to-be-an-actor-just-do-it/ It appears that even when you're Spielberg you struggle for autonomy from the big bad studios in Hollywood. After years working under Paramount, Spielberg is taking Dreamworks, along with some hefty Indian indie financing, out on his own again.  David Geffen will be leaving Dreamworks and Jeffrey Katzenberg will ... http://www.filmschoolstudent.com/2008/10/07/dreamworks-upheaval-sees-geffen-gone-spielberg-on-his-own/ Red Digital Cinema has announced they are changing everything about the Epic and Scarlet cameras. "Just like Scarlet, Epic has changed completely. Throw out everything you thought before. We'll reset the deck at the same time we announce about Scarlet." I'm very curious to see what they are intending to do now ... http://www.filmschoolstudent.com/2008/10/06/red-revamping-their-product-line-epic-and-scarlett-not-the-same/ This article was written by Jeremiah Daws from Daws Brothers Studios One of the most important things a filmmaker needs to do is interact with people doing what they want to be doing.  For years I said I wanted to direct but until I got on a real set, spoke with ... http://www.filmschoolstudent.com/2008/09/23/talking-with-working-tv-writersdirectors/ I stumbled across some comments from someone suggesting that the Toronto International Film Festival wasn't international enough.  They criticize the festival for placing the majority of their emphasis on the Canadian, American and British films.  Honestly, I don't think it matters where the films are from, as long as the ... http://www.filmschoolstudent.com/2008/09/08/toronto-international-film-festival-not-international-enough/