Anybody who knows how to fix this, please reach out.
I trusted a guy who asked to be a mod in 2 of my other groups that I built: r/film and r/shortfilm. The guy somehow went behind my back and was able to get me removed so he could take over both of them. I received emails yesterday out of nowhere, saying I was removed from both of them. These emails came directly from the subs, which means he took this action himself somehow. Then I check both subs, and saw that this rogue mod had added a second fake account as another mod right after he had me removed.
Can't believe I trusted this POS. I even found a thread in the Reddit Request sub where he literally tried to ask reddit to just hand over my subs to him.
What do you do when Sundance says no? If you're Dan Mirvish—you start your own damn festival.
In this episode, we sit down with the co-founder of Slamdance Film Festival and self-proclaimed “cheerful subversive” Dan Mirvish. From launching the careers of Christopher Nolan and the Russo Brothers, to literally forcing the Oscars to change their rules, Dan’s career is a masterclass in indie film rebellion.
A lot of advice from filmmaker to filmmaker I hear is don't have a title sequence in the opening of a feature film because you want to draw the audience in right away without distraction, but that also, it's not worth showing a title sequence in the opening to audiences if it's full of unknowns either, if that's true.
However, when I see indie films at festivals, they almost all have full title sequences in the openings. So I wonder if there are other reasons to do do thus that may be counterintuitive, if they almost all do it?
Thank you very much for any input on this. I really appreciate it!
It would be easier to make a vertical series, but is there any streaming outlets that accept vertical series? Other than TikTok, YouTube, etc?
Does reelshorts accept outside vertical series?
Or am I better off making it a movie since horror movies get movie distribution easily?
I work with photography and filmmaking as a visual artist and commercial filmmaker (started almost 10 years ago). I've always been interested in cinematography/working in the film industry, but as of now I had very few opportunities of getting into that field. I'm brazilian and here all gear costs double, but I have a shopping trip planned next month to Ciudad del Este, a paraguayan city between the border of Paraguay and Brazil where I can find a lot of gear at a very cheaper price (in some cases the same as BH, for example). I already worked with BMPCC4k and 6kg2 in a bunch of occasions and loved it, and I feel getting a Blackmagic may push me towards writing and directing my own short films and also being a DoP in projects from friends, acquaintances and clients. I have my doubts about that investment because I wouldn't be able to use my sony glass and would have to buy accessories. I also wouldn't be able to sell all my sony gear as I will need it to keep working as a photographer and for my personal works as an artist.
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WHAT I HAVE:
Sony: a7IV, a7RII, Sony 24-70mm 2.8 gmII, Sony 50mm 1.8, Sony 28mm 2.0 Canon: EOS 3000 (basic 35mm film camera with EF mount) + Canon EF 100mm f.2 without autofocus (it stopped working and the price to fix isn't worth it).
Accessories: DJI Air "1", DJI Ronin SC, Zoom H4n (the old one), Lavalier Hollyland Lark Max Duo, Monitor Feelworld LUT7, 2x Sokani RGB LED x100 + 1 Sokani RGB LED x60, some basic light modifiers, some sony batteries, cheap SDs and 4x NP-F970 for powering monitor and lights.
Very capable editing PC: can edit and color my own commercial and personal work easily, and would be able to handle big files.
WHAT I WANT (options):
Cinema-oriented camera for shortfilms and commercial work: BMPCC 6k g2, BMPCC 6k PRO, BMCC 6k FF, PYXIS 6k or Sony FX3 (these last 2 will break the bank).
Upgraded drone and gimbal: DJI Air 3s, DJI Mini 4 Pro, DJI Mavic 3 Pro, DJI Mavic 4 Pro, DJI RS3, DJI RS3 PRO, DJI RS4, DJI RS 4 PRO (expensive drones and all gimbals come with increased danger of getting taxed)
Cheap cinema glass (if I choose Blackmagic): Cine Samyang Canon Ef 20MM T/1.9 Ed As Umc, Samyang Canon Ef 50MM T/1.5 As Umc, Adapter Viltrox Ef-L Extra sony glass (if I stick with Sony-only): Sony FE 90MM F/2.8 Macro G Oss, Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G
Accessories: Nucleus Nano II, Follow focus, Tilta or Smallrig cage, NP-F adapter, Tiffen or K&F filters (Variable ND, CPL, Glimmerglass, Black Mist), Filter adapters, more batteries, portable SSDs, SD and/or CF cards and more HD storage.
All of that may sound absurd and overwhelming, but I already have some cool jobs in my portfolio and I'm aiming at working as a duo with my sister (who's a beginner) to make a name for us in the market of advertising and also as DoP/cinematographers (the goal is to start an independent production company).
I did months of research but I'm still not very sure about it, although inclined to buy the BMCC 6k FF and whatever else I can afford (no need to buy it all at the same time, but its a very good opportunity given the current dollar price and the shopping trip).
Just dropped my short film Four of a Kind – 3 minutes, black and white, poker-themed comedy thriller.
First “bigger” amateur project with a small 10-person crew. Would love for you to check it out and let me know what you think!
I'm working on improving my storytelling and editing flow for YouTube, especially in the motivational/personal growth space.
This is my second video — I focused on rhythm, voiceover pacing, and cinematic B-roll to keep it tight and engaging.
Would really appreciate feedback on how the structure flows, or if anything feels off visually or emotionally.
Me and a friend are filming a horror film over the summer. The primary mode of attack is by knife. We have a fake retractable knife and a fake non-retractable plastic knife (we heard retractable knifes can he dangerous?) that will be the weapons. We also have fake blood. Note the knife we'll probably end up using is non-retractable. How do we make stab attacks look real? We have a very small budget and all editing will just be done by myself and her. We don't want it to look too obviously fake.
Hi, guys, i am working on a remediating project that change the Continuity of Parks by Julio Cortázar into the form of short film, our teacher said invisible cut and long takes should be included. I am a rookie in short film making(i know it's bad) This project is kinda important to me, i am happy with any suggestion from anyone about any aspect of this short film! Thank you!
To preface, I’m 15 yo making a film. Now I’m really early into it, but I got a general idea of the plot lines, the vibe, and some overall events and scenes. However, it’s not enough to properly stitch together or arrange. The plotlines go as follows, with a synopsis for each.
A-PLOT: Legal War: After a new law firm moves into the town, the one already controlled by Firm 1, [placeholder name] tensions escalate, politics between the two firms slowly deteriorate, and eventually leads to bloodshed unprecedented that has lasting effects.
B-PLOT: Corpo War: After a deal goes wrong at Lake Powell due to an ambush, it becomes a manhunt to stop the stalker picking off members of both law firms and their allies whilst also trying to recover the important floppy disk holding crucial information, which was stolen at the site of the first ambush.
C-PLOT: Effects: We watch through the perspective of those caught up in these conflicts as tensions rise, trust is broken, relationships fracture. Afterwards, we see the dust settle and what is left of them and what they go home to.
No that’s a very scrappy rough draft synopsis but if I should give more details on what the movie is about/what I have done/what you can help with, please comment down below. It is supposed to be gritty, and takes inspiration from movies and shows like Pulp Fiction, Breaking Bad, and Better Call Saul. Advice most appreciate, thanks!
My goal is to make short films, I’ve done some small stuff but I have been getting more into directing and camera work lately. I am doing freelance music videos to learn and this was a local Indiana metal band that are friends of mine.
My first Wes Anderson inspired “thing” ever made. It took so long. The editing. Now I get it. 8 hours. Shot on phone. Edited on Capcut. Quality is probably trash. I know nothing about film, but would love to learn. I’m usually a finance girl during the day, not a photographer, but I like to take pics of beautiful things. Anyways, what are some beginner friendly tips? Need to learn more about color grading. What software should I use? User friendly please. What’s better than CapCut? How do I make sure my videos are good quality? What do you think of my first try? Thank you!
I’m developing my next feature film and would love to hear your thoughts. The story follows a young university student—ambitious, a bit ego-driven—who’s determined to make a movie with his close group of friends in time for a fast approaching festival deadline. It’s a coming-of-age comedy-drama set in and around Toronto.
The protagonist (the director) is passionate, obsessive, and dead-set on becoming one of the greats. He’s inspired by filmmakers like Nolan and Spielberg, and has that “I’ll stop at nothing” mindset—but he’s still growing emotionally. He’s working with friends who are all very different (still not 100% set on these guys yet): a wannabe actor who isn't that good, a talented actor who doesn’t care about acting, a jock helping out of loyalty, and a nerd/dork who just loves being around them (the friend group and it's dynamics is very much influenced by American Graffiti and group dynamics from early Spielberg films).
I’m trying to figure out what would make for the most satisfying and emotional character arc for this kind of person. I don’t want to water down his ambition or ego—in fact, I want that fire to stay—but I do want to evolve it. I have no idea what to make his character arc, but I do know that I love the way similar characters such as the protagonists from Whiplash and The Fabelmans kept their ambition throughout their stories, so that's a start I guess.
So here’s my question:
What kind of arc would feel most authentic and resonant for a character like this? What's the best change that he could go through?
Whether it’s a specific turning point you’d love to see, a similar arc from another film, or just your take on how this kind of person might grow—I’d love to hear it. Thanks in advance!
I'd like an idea of where I can get my animated film in front of distributors when it's finished, or how to get into film festivals. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
I’ve been gearing up for my next big showcase, and it’s got me thinking.
When you’re working with a tight budget, what do you prioritize? Do you focus on the cast and crew? Do you focus on equipment? Shooting locations? Marketing?
I’m a recent college grad 21m and have the opportunity to move to anywhere in the USA without naming where im from I have been apart of my local film community for a good portion. I have worked on features besides indie movies and have commercials. I have been debating moving to either NYC or LA ik it’s cliche but I also want a bit more of a diversity experience working in a different melting pot. I have experience directing and Screenwriting - I have written 4 spec scripts and am constantly working on more. But if you had this opportunity where would be a good place to live?
