FILMMAKING

We take you behind the scenes and break down all that goes into making a film. Read our conversations with filmmakers as they share their creative process, tips for frugal filmmakers, equipment they work with and more! We explore every aspect of filmmaking — cinematography, screenwriting, lighting, editing etc.

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13 Best Screenplays For Aspiring Screenwriters

From The Silence of the Lambs (1991) to Persona (1966), here are the best screenplays every screenwriter…

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Movie Themes: 10 Classic Examples And Why We Need Them

What’s the hallmark of a great film, one that stands the test of time? Great…

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From Script To Festival Win: How I Made An Animated Short For $3500

Daniel Greenway’s Deep Fried Fingers delves into an imaginative world, where the roles of animals…

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Script To Screen: Director Curtis Johnson On Adult Animated Series ‘Fish’

When Jacob Fiskel, aka Fish, is denied his dream job as a radio host, he…

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How I Made A Film On An iPhone: Low-Budget Filmmaking Tips From Director Jake Thomas

With a growing list of films shot on smartphones, the handheld is gradually becoming an increasingly…

Tips for Screenwriters
How I Got My First Pay Cheque As Screenwriter For A Netflix Series

At Flickside, your window to the inner workings of filmmaking, we’re always looking for industry…

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How I Made My Latest Short Horror Film, Writes Pixar’s Gairo Cuevas

Ever wanted to make a film but doubted yourself or felt you don’t have the…

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3 Films That Are Film Schools In Themselves: Director Sudhish Kamath Writes

Today for Flick inSide, writer, director Sudhish Kamath writes about three films that are solid lessons…

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Swimming With The Sharks: A Word Of Advice For Filmmakers

Today for Flick inSide, writer, director Amit Mehra, who’s been in the industry for 30 years…

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“I Shot ‘Hola Venky’ In 10 Lakhs,” Writes Director Sandeep Mohan

It’s always a pleasure to have writer-director Sandeep Mohan share his experiences, both as a…

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‘Always Wanted “Sandeep Mohan, Filmmaker” In My Obituary’

The name may not ring a bell with a casual movie goer but Sandeep Mohan…

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Alankrita Shrivastava Has An Advice For Aspiring Filmmakers

After assisting director Prakash Jha on films like Gangaajal and Rajneeti, LSR alum Alankrita Shrivastava…

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Meet The Filmmaker Who Made 1 Short Film A Week For A Year

New York-based filmmaker John Morena challenged himself to a unique idea called Area52, which involved…

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Films & Literary Inspirations: LENS Director Jayaprakash Radhakrishnan Writes

I made my first film LENS (2015) out of desperation. After lot of failed attempts at…

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Looking For A Film Distribution Deal? 6 Steps To Get You Started

We live in times where it has never been easier to make a film. Technology,…