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How Can the Smallest-Scale Auteurs Thrive in the Modern Moviemaking World?

Small-scale indie filmmakers can have a ripple effect by inspiring future filmmakers indirectly to challenge convention.

September 18, 2023

Should The Film Industry Do More To Protect Its Stars?

The pressure of being a performer is often overlooked and as the film industry goes through new changes, should we…

August 3, 2023

How Star Wars was saved in the edit

Star Wars is arguably the biggest cultural phenomenon of all time. The franchise introduced a magical world that captivated audiences…

May 24, 2023

Social media has given viewers the power to reshape the film industry

Social media has quickly and effectively wormed its way into our everyday lives. Whether we’re checking on our favorite influencers…

August 17, 2021

Can Mafia movies survive in the modern era?

Whilst sci-fi movies like Star Wars: The Last Jedi and comic book action films like Justice League look to keep…

December 20, 2017

Filmmakers need to treat their short films as features to make money

Short filmmakers now more than ever need to be treating their productions as if they were feature films. Here’s why.

December 20, 2016

Donald Trump’s 35% tax could lead to job cuts in the film industry

Donald Trump’s idea to tax American businesses that move jobs offshore could significantly impact the film industry.

December 6, 2016

Michael Moore wins big victory thanks to Donald Trump

Donald Trump has given Michael Moore a personal victory despite the director being completely against his candidacy for President.

November 10, 2016

Johnny Depp casting announcement draws quick backlash

Johnny Depp has been cast in the upcoming “Fantastic Beasts” franchise, and will star in no fewer than 5 films…

November 2, 2016

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have left us in the dark

There are 1.9 million people employed in the TV and film industries yet Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have so…

October 31, 2016