Poker is undoubtedly one of the oldest forms of gambling and probably the most known form of gambling in the world today. It’s no surprise that poker is actually one of the most common games to be featured by film directors in a number of casino scenes or when making reference to private high rollers in a film. This could actually be the reason why this game has grown so much in popularity globally. All this aside, poker has also been listed as one of the causes of gambling addiction…
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3 creative ways to finance an independent film
As a budding film director looking to make a name in big film industries like Hollywood, it will require a little bit of gambling on yourself if you are to ever get your work out there. You will often have to produce an independent film and ensure it’s big enough in terms of quality of writing, directing and casting for it to attract the who is who in this cutthroat industry. Here are 3 creative ways to finance an independent film. #1 Selling equity on your film As a film…
Read MoreHow to stand out in Hollywood as a film director
If you’re an aspiring film director then you probably know that the ultimate dream of every director is not only to make it to Hollywood but also stand out. Hollywood is undoubtedly the world capital for entertainment and the ultimate goal of all professionals in the film industry. As a budding or even accomplished director looking to make it in Hollywood, you must be well aware that you are a needle in a haystack and your goal is to get out of this stack and stand out from the crowd.…
Read MoreThe 5 worst films of all time
In our previous post, we looked at the 6 best films of all time. This time round, we are going to look at the 5 worst films of all time. It’s however important to point out that some of these films actually ended up being quite popular because they were so lousy but somehow provided some awkward entertainment value. #No 5 Superman IV: The Quest for Peace Superman IV: The Quest for Peace, a 1987 American superhero film directed by Sidney J. Furie, was the fourth and final film in…
Read MoreThe 6 best films of all time
In order to be successful as a film director, it’s important to know those who came in the industry before you who produced films that have become exceptional and a point of reference by all other directors. It’s only through looking at the work of the best that you yourself can work on becoming the best as you direct your own films. It’s for this reason that we felt it appropriate to highlight the 6 best films of all time. Here we go. #No 6 The Good, the Bad, and…
Read More4 key differences between a film director and a producer
During the film production process, there tends to be a bit of confusion especially among new professionals getting into the film industry when it comes to distinguishing between a film director and a producer. When you’re new in the film industry, their roles may sound confusing but once you get a hang of things, it becomes clear that these are two very different professionals. Here are 4 key differences between a film director and a producer. Their level of authority The producer is essentially the overall in charge. Their task…
Read MoreThe 7 main stages of film production
Before you get into the actual practical task of producing films, it’s vital to have a proper understanding of the process itself. Film production is a 7 step process that every budding film director must be aware of. Here are the 7 main stages of film production. Stage 1: Development The development stage may vary from film to film but in most cases it starts with writing of the script which can either be derived from a book or completely from scratch. In some instances, development will be considered to…
Read MoreWant to be a good film director? These are the qualities you need
Anyone aspiring to be a film maker desires to produce award winning films that gain global acclaim. That’s usually the ultimate achievement that shows you are successful as a film director, of course the money earned also counts. However, do you know what it takes to be a good film director? We take a look at some of the main qualities you will need. #1 You must be authoritative To be a good film maker, you must learn to command authority because it will be your responsibility to lead a…
Read MoreThese are the main roles of a film director
If you are new to film production, you have definitely come across the term film director and you are probably wondering who he/she is and what his/her role usually is in the process of film production. As our first article in this magazine, we thought it best to get this term out of the way so that when we use it in our subsequent articles you will be more familiar with it. When it comes to film production, the film director is the one who will be in charge and…
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