Filmmaking

Exploring The Work of Caribbean-American Filmmakers
May 30, 2023 | Filmmaking

Exploring The Work of Caribbean-American Filmmakers

Caribbean Americans have made significant contributions to this country, as well as to the evolution of American culture. With films that range from Sweet Micky for President? (2015), Night Catches…

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The History of Drive-In Movie Theaters (and Where They Are Now)
May 27, 2023 | Filmmaking

The History of Drive-In Movie Theaters (and Where They Are Now)

Many people hear stories of their grandparents going to the drive-in theater for a Friday night hangout, but do you know the history of the classic movie experience? Though there…

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Director Profile: Quentin Tarantino
May 24, 2023 | Filmmaking

Director Profile: Quentin Tarantino

Name: Quentin Jerome Tarantino Essential Films: Reservoir Dogs (1992), Pulp Fiction (1994), Jackie Brown (1997), The Kill Bill Collection (2005), Inglourious Basterds (2009), Django Unchained (2012), Once Upon a Time…. in…

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Black August: Fighting Against Racial Injustice Through Film
May 18, 2023 | Filmmaking

Black August: Fighting Against Racial Injustice Through Film

August marks the beginning of Black August, an annual celebration and prison-based holiday that honors Black freedom fighters and political prisoners while bringing attention to Black resistance against racial oppression….

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Exploring Black Culture in NYC Through Film and Television
May 16, 2023 | Filmmaking

Exploring Black Culture in NYC Through Film and Television

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NYFA Australia Alumni Find Success at the 2023 Gold Coast Film Festival
April 19, 2023 | Filmmaking

NYFA Australia Alumni Find Success at the 2023 Gold Coast Film Festival

The Blair Witch Project (1999), Donnie Darko (2001), and Little Miss Sunshine (2006) are all great independent films with something in common: they all premiered at film festivals. For filmmakers…

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10 Groundbreaking Arabic Movies and Television Shows
April 13, 2023 | Filmmaking

10 Groundbreaking Arabic Movies and Television Shows

From photography to animation, Arab artists excel in Hollywood and abroad with compelling visual stories. Filmmaking and television are significant contributions from Arabic visual storytellers, with filmmakers and directors like…

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How to Write a Movie Review: 9 Essential Tips
April 7, 2023 | Filmmaking

How to Write a Movie Review: 9 Essential Tips

Whether you are an actor, a filmmaker, or a film geek through and through, writing film reviews can help hone your ability to think critically. With experience writing reviews, cinephiles…

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TV Shows and Movies Based on Games
April 6, 2023 | Filmmaking

9 TV Shows and Movies Based on Games

Video games are an increasingly popular medium for telling compelling and immersive stories. Allowing players to personalize, interact, and directly influence stories and characters, video games immerse audiences in captivating…

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