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Welcome to the Student Filmmakers Guild
The Student Filmmakers Guild is an amazing private, members-only, resource for those serious about Film, Video, Cinema and Media. It's your private insider's guide, and an in-depth guide to countless resources and valuable information.
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What to Expect at an Internship
One of the most important gigs to get before delving into the film industry is an internship. They usually don't pay, have nothing to do with your final objective in the industry and are sometimes nothing more than listening to people talk/getting food for the office. But they are an opportunity that doesn't come by once you are in the industry. . . . keep reading
Creating a Good Commercial Reel
To get ahead and get jobs in the film or television industry, it is necessary to have experience and credits under your belt. How can you do this without having a job in the industry? You can't. You have to work and pay your dues before you start getting anything out of it. . . . keep reading
Creating the Best Press Kit For Your Film
Press kits are an essential part of your film submissions to film festivals. Some festivals do not require it, but as a good, general rule of thumb, if you want your film to be watched and accepted, a press kit is a good entry way into the sight of judges. . . . keep reading
How to Write a Film Production Resume
Get a leg up. Know how to properly format a resume with your skills for the film indsutry. . . . keep reading
The Importance of Intellectual Property Rights
Intellectual Property Rights are valuable protection to the work of all student filmmakers. . . . keep reading
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Simple Calls Sheet
Simple call sheet is a form issued to the cast and crew of a film production, created by an assistant director, informing them where and when they should meet for a particular day of shooting. Call sheets also include other useful information such as contact information (i.e. phone numbers of crew members and other contacts), the schedule for the day, which scenes and script pages are being shot, and the address of the shoot location. . . . keep reading
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Shooting Video vs. Film: Pros and Cons
Ever since the first video cameras were made portable, the debate between shooting video or film has raged. At first, it was no contest. Video equipment was bulky, unreliable and its images flat and lifeless. By the 1980's, videotape cassettes made shooting television easier, but the images were still unable to touch film. Videotapes quickly degraded if copied or archived for long periods. With the advent of digital images, computers allowed video to compete with film. Here are some of the pros and cons: . . . keep reading
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How To Film Kissing
A family gathering, a first date, a sexy love scene. All of these scenarios may have different types of kissing in them and should be filmed differently. There are different kinds of shots, film and techniques to go by when filming a kiss depending on what type of scene and what type of movie you are shooting. . . . keep reading
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Working with a Music Composer - the "Lingo"
Scoring your film is a separate post-production task altogether. And finding the right composer to make your film come alive is daunting. Music composition is not a simple task. It is extremely important to find someone who is experienced and who has the right style for your film. . . . keep reading
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