The Motion Picture Academy has announced a groundbreaking development in the world of film recognition with the establishment of a new competitive Oscar category for Achievement In Casting. This category marks the first addition to the Academy Awards since the creation of Best Animated Feature Film in 2001. The introduction of this category is a… Continue reading Motion Picture Academy Introduces New Competitive Oscar Category for Casting Directors
Month: February 2024
Mastering the Art of Set Management for Production
The intricate process of film and television production involves numerous moving parts, departments and unique requirements that demand a delicate balance to ensure success. The crucial role of a production manager begins in pre-production and continues into post-production. A solid coordinator or production team focused on efficient set management practices is indispensable throughout the entire… Continue reading Mastering the Art of Set Management for Production
Four-Time Emmy Winning Editor, Director and Producer Sean Olson’s Journey
Sean Olson is a four-time Emmy-winning editor, director and producer whose most recent work can be seen in the family feature Camp Hideout, starring Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future) and Corbin Bleu (High School Musical). The film comes after Olson’s recent success with films like Netflix’s Christmas Wonderland (Emily Osment), The Contractor (Danny Trejo),… Continue reading Four-Time Emmy Winning Editor, Director and Producer Sean Olson’s Journey
How ‘A New Kind of Wilderness’ Director Silje Evensmo Jacobsen Bonded With the Payne Family and Captured Their Challenging Moments
Director Silje Evensmo Jacobsen just won the Sundance Film Festival’s World Cinema Grand Jury Prize for her documentary and Sundance debut A New Kind of Wilderness. The film revolves around the Paynes, a Norwegian/British family living off the grid following the unexpected passing of Maria, a photographer, blogger and family matriarch. It’s a simple story,… Continue reading How ‘A New Kind of Wilderness’ Director Silje Evensmo Jacobsen Bonded With the Payne Family and Captured Their Challenging Moments
A Beginner’s Guide to Film Set Lingo
Whether you’ve just landed your first production gig or have been in it for awhile, it can be tricky to learn the lingo. You will often hear terms like “apple boxes,” “crafty,” “gaffers,” “grips” and the mysterious “martini shot.” Walking onto a film set as a newbie can be daunting, but by the end of… Continue reading A Beginner’s Guide to Film Set Lingo