So, you are looking for a training in Film and don’t know where to start? Many programs offer different training and considerations when it comes to film school. It’s important to do your research and consider your options before making a decision.  Digital Film Academy has three tips to get you started… Research Alumni  Initially, you can learn a lot about a program based on the success of their alumni. From graduates who starred in blockbuster Marvel films, such as Chadwick Boseman, to several graduates who worked on films commissioned by Netflix, Digital Film Academy has numerous ..read more

So, you have an idea for a screenplay with a great plot, now what? Don’t forget the importance of writing well-rounded characters. Audiences need characters to hate, love, cherish, and tell the story fully. Without fully thought out characters, a movie or TV show can seem dull. Luckily, there are many tips and tricks on how to develop characters for TV and film. Here are some tips on how to write compelling characters for the screen. Archetypes Carl Jung created Twelve Archetypes of  Humanity and analyzed how people generally behave with these twelve types. This can be a great jumping o ..read more

In today’s world, independent filmmakers often look towards fundraising to produce their films. With these five tips for crowdfunding your film you will have a better shot at getting your project out there. What exactly is crowdfunding? Crowdfunding is essentially fundraising for your project. There are many ways to do this but nowadays almost all crowdfunding happens online. Something to take into account is that the payments made from patrons crowdfunding are usually small but many. So think a grassroots campaign to get an indie film produced.  Here are five tips to crowdfunding your ..read more

I learned cinema in the cinema watching films, so you always have a curiosity. I say, ‘Well, what if I make a film in this genre? What if I make this film like this?’ – Wong Kar-wai As a filmmaker, it’s important to stay up to date on new films hitting the movie screens because we learn by observing others and their work. We can gain new perspectives and techniques by spending time enjoying a film. You never know when a film will inspire you to begin your new project.  So, if you are looking for something to watch this month, check out these five movies to watch in May! Everything Everyw ..read more

What can David Lynch teach you about making films? The IFC Center in NYC is currently screening a remastered version of David Lynch’s Inland Empire, a 2006 experimental film written, directed and co-produced by David Lynch.  The film’s cinematography, editing, score and sound design were also by Lynch, with pieces by a variety of other musicians featured.  Released with the tagline “A Woman in Trouble”, the film follows the fragmented and nightmarish events surrounding a Hollywood actress (Dern) who begins to take on the personality of a character she plays in a supposedly cursed fi ..read more

It has been a month since the 94th Academy Awards aired on live television. Reflecting back a month after the Oscars, what have we learned? What was the impact? In case you missed it, Acting awards included; Troy Kotsur in Coda, Jessica Chastain in The Eyes of Tammy Faye and Ariana Debose in West Side Story. Best directing went to The Power of the Dog by Jane Campion and Best Picture went to Coda. Ideally, you watched the Oscars and came away with a new film or two on your watch list. If not, add Dune, Coda and Spiderman: No Way Home to your list. Undoubtedly, the Oscars also have an impa ..read more

Audiences all over the world are becoming more interested in watching foreign films and TV series. With that in mind, we ask: What’s the power of effective storytelling? In September of 2021, we saw Netflix’s South Korean series Squid Game become the number one streaming show on the platform with season two already in the works.  There’s a general increase of interest in international foreign films for all ages. To name a few: Parasite, Spirited Away, Ponyo, and Earwig and the Witch from Studio Ghibli.  Is meaningful storytelling more important than a language barrier?  At Digit ..read more

“Every story has an end. But in life, every ending is just a new beginning.” Dakota Fanning as Ray From the movie: Uptown Girls As we begin a new year, we reflect on the past. This past year was challenging and full of ups and downs. For some, the end of 2021 may have felt like a huge relief. For others, this ending may have felt bittersweet.  What goals did we have for ourselves that we didn’t quite meet? Is there something missing in our personal or professional lives that we want to incorporate into this new year?  As we reflect on our goals for 2022, the question of training and ..read more

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