10. ‘Billy Elliot‘: Screenplay by Lee Hall ‘Billy Elliot’ is heartwarming, straightforward and unique. It tells the story of a young boy developing a passion for ballet, defying the traditional gender roles in the community he lives in. As a audience, we follow his journey and struggles throughout. ‘Billy Elliot’ follows the classical Hollywood Three […]
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In order to become the best of your trade, it is important to look at the outstanding performances of those before you. These actors all demonstrate a vulnerability on screen, absorbing the characters wholeheartedly, hooking us as an audience into the development of these characters. We are captivated by the characters’ journey and feel emotionally
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Film scores are a beautiful instrument within filmmaking, since a good score can enhance the audiences experience completely. It allows the audience to reach the climax of the alternate reality a film aims to create. The film score can blend subconsciously into the actors’ performance and the action on screen to enhance the atmosphere created.
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The role of a being a film director is the dream for many when first entering the industry. However, very few leave a mark and stand in their own league when it comes to directing. It is important for any aspiring director to take a look into what makes a few of the greatest directors
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A gripping score has the ability to not only enhance the visual art form of film, but heighten the impact that the film has on its audience’s emotions. Making the score and soundtrack is a vital ingredient for every filmmaker to utilise. Every film is a fragile construction, with every frame carefully built: the lighting,
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Director The creating driving force of the film, defining the visual style and structure of the film Selects the actors and works closely with them on their performance Director visualises and works with all creative elements of the film from casting, script revisions to shot composition and editing Overview A Director will bring the story
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The production department is the center of communication and planning for any film. Without a production department every single film, no matter how small, wouldn’t have been possible. The production department enviably makes everything happen. It is crucial to have a understanding of each role in order to create smooth production. Although, depending on the
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Festival volunteer Brandt Weber spoke to a few members of the audience, to see how they felt about the event. Name, origin, age and occupation? E – Erik, Netherlands, 42 years old. Filmmaker. G – Gabriel, Italy, 33 years old. Media and photography. What did you think of the film(s) and the overall
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After its screening in Amsterdam, one of our festival volunteers spoke with Peter Stead, screenwriter of the 2016 Dutch short film Day of Reckoning dir. Gideon van Eeden. Interviewer: Emily Higginson [08/10/17] Hi Peter. Is this the first festival that you’ve shown the film at? This is the second. It was at the Raindance Film
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Many thanks to everyone who participated in this year’s Amsterdam Lift-Off. It was great to see so many filmmakers and film enthusiasts filling Lab 111 cinema, in support of both local and international indie film. The judges’ votes have been counted and added to the audience’s feedback. Huge congratulations to the filmmakers who screened with
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