The answer may seem obvious to some; it’s a film that is, well, short. But what’s the line between a short and feature film? What length of movies do festivals accept? And maybe most importantly, why should filmmakers consider making one? What is a feature film? Before we define a short we need to define…
Archives for December 2022
Interview with a producer and sound mixer
Cecilia Keirstead is a producer and sound mixer for New 32 Productions. We sat down with her to hear more about her experience working on Biters & Bleeders. First of all, congratulations on coming aboard as a producer, that’s so exciting! I hear this is your first time producing with New 32, and I’m very…
Screenwriting tips you haven’t heard before
I’m always on the lookout for ways to make my screenwriting skills stronger. However, when I look up screenwriting tips, it’s always the same thing over and over again. I sat down with two award-winning screenwriters and picked their brains to find out their top screenwriting tips that you may not have heard before. …
Horror movie effects
How do you use horror movie special effects effectively? There’s a reason so many indie filmmakers are drawn to the world of horror. Horror is a compelling genre that seeks to tell the truth about the world we occupy, and it can often be done well with a low budget. However, as any horror aficionado…