How to Make a Movie at Home on a Budget: My Style
If you’re a passionate filmmaker with a dream of making your first movie but on a limited budget, don’t let financial constraints stop you. Some of the best movies in history have been made with creativity, resourcefulness, and a strong vision rather than a massive budget. Here’s a detailed guide […]
Saving Wendy Documentary: Challenges of Filming and Glimpse into Wendy Williams’ Life
The “Saving Wendy” documentary, officially titled “TMZ Presents: Saving Wendy,” offers an intimate and revealing look into the life of former talk show host Wendy Williams. The documentary, available for free on Tubi, explores the highly restrictive guardianship that Wendy Williams has been under for several years and the challenges […]
Observational Filmmaking: Capturing Reality Through Minimal Intervention
The observational approach to filmmaking, also known as observational cinema or direct cinema, is a style of documentary filmmaking that aims to capture reality with minimal intervention from the filmmaker. It prioritizes observing the subject’s real-life without interruption to discover the ultimate truth. This approach contrasts with other documentary modes, […]
Real Talk: The Game-Changing Documentary Primary (1960)
So, you know how documentaries used to be kinda…stiff? Like, a narrator telling you everything and maybe some staged shots? Well, Primary, a flick from 1960, totally flipped the script. These guys – Robert Drew, Richard Leacock, D. A. Pennebaker, Terence Macartney-Filgate, and Albert Maysles – decided to get real real. […]
Mickey Keating’s “Invader”: Home Invasion Horror With a Seriously Disquieting Twist
Mickey Keating, the guy who brought us cult favorites like Ritual, Darling, and Offseason, is back to mess with our heads, and this time it’s with Invader, a home invasion flick hitting theaters in late February and going digital in March 2025. But before you roll your eyes thinking “another […]
What is Three-Point Lighting? Key Components & Light Source
Three-point lighting is a fundamental technique used in photography, film, and video to effectively illuminate a subject. It is also the system of lighting widely used in classical hollywood filmmaking. Three-Point Lighting (TPL) employs three light sources—key light, fill light, and backlight—strategically positioned to create a balanced and visually appealing […]