Surely, you have tried recording yourself talking and wound up deleting the file because you didn’t quite like how you sounded. As for voice actors, they have to deal with this every day just to meet the standards of the industry. But really, it’s not what you say that makes the job hard. After all, what you’ll be […]
Asked about whom he’s making films for, Academy Award-winning director Alejandro Innaritu said, “As species, we have to look at each other. I will say, (if) tomorrow, an atomic bomb finishes humanity and I’m the only one alive, would I make a film? I don’t think so. Bottom line, we are made to communicate and […]
Directing is no easy task. You are the driving force behind a production, visualizing every single detail about the project and bringing it to life on a screen. This means you oversee every single aspect, from the script to the editing phase. Any lapse in judgment could come at the cost of the entire production. […]
The opening scene of a movie sets the tone of the whole film. Although directors don’t particularly pay a lot of attention to it, how a film opens says a lot about what audiences can expect for the rest of the ride. Think of it as a novel, a catchy first line is enough to make you […]
Casting directors are responsible for a number of things in the entertainment industry. As you probably know by now, they are in charge of gathering candidates for certain roles in film, theater, and television productions. They also play a pivotal part in casting for commercials, campaigns, and fashion shows. But some of the tasks given to […]
There is nothing better than spending your time watching a beautiful and thought-provoking film. Each year, audiences are lucky enough to be treated to a bevy of US-made and international titles. From drama to comedy, there is an excellent feature just waiting to be discovered. As the film industry grows, so do the number of film […]
Watching three-hour-long films once in a while is fun, especially when you feel like your job has taken its toll on you and you need something to help you forget about all those work-related issues. It’s one of the best ways to unwind after a very long day. But sometimes, no matter how much we […]
Voice-over jobs are all over the industry right now, with some A-list celebrities doing crossover works for animated films every once in a while. Every actor should know that relying on namesake or your agent won’t help you land a voice-over job, you’ll need to develop skills and get the right amount of training. One […]
The theater was the first-ever form of entertainment, having a long and rich history that dates all the way back to ancient Greece. It continues to be a popular form of escapism today. People choose to immerse themselves in the stories of others to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Films have not […]
When an unknown filmmaker breaks into the scene with a feature that both captivates and excites, it’s always a thrill for cinephiles. There’s really nothing like a directorial debut. It gives moviegoers a glimpse of what these filmmakers are about to bring to the scene in the years to come. It also gives critics a chance […]