It is as if everything you see through the camera lens or monitor should go through an audition. You can imagine the chair showing up to a casting call and saying, "Hey, I want to be in your movie?" And you, again, would have to ask yourself, "But why do I need this chair? W...
The filmmaking process involves many rounds of feedback, on screenplays, on cuts of films, on casting choices, all of which your professors will guide you through. The feedback process is an essential part of learning, and it is the backbone of film school. Equally remarkable is your ability...
“I totally enjoyed each day of the workshop. Through the lectures, open discussion, and hands on practice, I’ve learnt the importance of dealing with the cast and crew. I also appreciate the stories told of being on set (it added comic relief and kept my interest).”Miranda White, Ca...
50. Johns Hopkins University/MICA The prestigious old private research university and the Maryland Institute College of Art run four academic film programs noted for small, hands-on courses that combine theory and practice. The JHU/MICA Film Center in Baltimore’s renovated Centre Theatre Building h...
The first talking films liberally quoted from popular songs of the day. In fact, throughout Steiner's career he sometimes indulged in this practice as well, incorporating folk songs and other quotes, as needed. And usually when an early "talkie" had music it was in conjunction with a scene...
if you’re less of a wanker than I am, this film is enjoyable on the themes of motherhood and female relationships. DirectorPedro Almodovaris a trueauteur, and the film has sublime casting and beautiful character development. You don’t really have to be an English major to enjoy this one...
Having only witnessed clips of Grand Theft Auto through the years, I was blown away by the ability to customize the experience. It was both exhilarating and terrifying. It is something akin to a virtual vision board. (Yes, my theatre nerd girl roots are showing.) Could this be a new way...
That being said, I am not casting my own research interest to the side – on the contrary! During my masters’ course, I took a strong interest in Scottish heritage and film tourism, picking my option courses and essay topics carefully as opportunities to research further into the links betw...
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Operating on small budgets precluded the casting of stars (although a handful of the Bollywood elite, such as Rekha, did appear in new wave films). Some of Indian cinema’s most accomplished acting talents flourished during this period—Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, Shabana Azmi, Smita Patil, ...