Let’s be honest — too many indie filmmakers are skipping steps and calling it “grind.” It’s time to level up the professionalism. Filmmaking is an art AND a business. You can’t expect to be taken seriously if you don’t understand both. Passion is great — but passion without structure leads nowhere…….. Back to Post Home LEARN […]
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With the explosion of new production on a variety of platforms, background actors are in demand, and earnings are up…………… Back to Post Home In the context of film and television production, the terms “extra” and “background actor” are generally used interchangeably, referring to performers who populate scenes without speaking or having a significant impact
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A trailer has to achieve that in less than 2 minutes and 30 seconds, the maximum length allowed by the MPAA. Each studio or distributor is allowed to exceed this time limit once a year. <a href=”https://worldfilmfederation.com/wff-blog/”> Back to Post Home </a> Movie Trailers consist of a series of selected shots from the film
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I received a number of questions from members related to the data behind crews of US productions. A rundown of the number of people involved with productions………… <a href=”https://worldfilmfederation.com/wff-blog/”> Back to Post Home </a> <a href=”https://iatse.net/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”><img src=”https://edit.uia.org/img/org_logos/XG7441.png” alt=”” width=”164″ height=”164″ /></a> I received a number of questions from members related to the data
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Being a stunt person, also known as a stunt performer or stunt double, is one of the most thrilling and physically demanding jobs in the entertainment industry. Check out our Top links for the industry. <a href=”https://worldfilmfederation.com/wff-blog/”> Back to Post Home </a> Being a stunt person, also known as a stunt performer or stunt double,
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Becoming a freelance video editor can be a fulfilling and lucrative career choice, but it does require dedication, skills, and a bit of planning. Here are the steps you can follow to become a freelance video editor: Back to Post Home FREELANCE VIDEO EDITOR A video editor is a media professional who takes raw video footage
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A stand-in for film & television is a person who substitutes for the actor before filming, for technical purposes such as lighting and camera setup. Stand-ins are helpful in the initial processes of film and television production. <a href=”https://worldfilmfederation.com/wff-blog/”> Back to Post Home </a> <h2>Stand-In a Great Way to Be Seen!</h2> Stand-ins allow the <a title=”Director of photography”
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“Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” —John F. Kennedy <a href=”https://worldfilmfederation.com/wff-blog/”> Back to Post Home </a> <h2>CHANGE MEANS OPPORTUNITY</h2> <b>There are incredible opportunities in trends and change</b>. We can never get too comfortable or set in our ways in
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A script supervisor is a crew member whose job is to maintain the continuity of the film, television, or commercial project in regard to everything on screen, including hair, makeup, wardrobe, props, set dressing, and the actions of the actors. Back to Post Home BECOME A SCRIPT SUPERVISOR FOR FILMS The role of a script
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Now is the time to take action with your career, no matter your skill set, it is the choices you make that determine your exciting future. We all have a responsibility to ourselves as film makers….. <a href=”https://worldfilmfederation.com/wff-blog/”> Back to Post Home </a> <img src=”https://worldfilmfederation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/John-Movie-SET-1-268×300.jpg” alt=”” width=”268″ height=”300″ />Now is the time to take action
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SXSW 2020 was suddenly cancelled due to the Covid-19 Virus which is currently crippling the globe. No doubt many film…………. <a href=”https://worldfilmfederation.com/wff-blog/”> Back to Post Home </a> <strong> SXSW 2020</strong> was suddenly cancelled due to the Covid-19 Virus which is currently crippling the globe. <img src=”https://worldfilmfederation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/banner-685-COVID-19-e1584893623733.jpg” alt=”” width=”372″ height=”150″ />No doubt many film professionals around the
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Have I had gaps between roles? Yes, plenty! But it’s how you maintain a steady you. My experience of rejection goes beyond that of being an actor…………… <a href=”https://worldfilmfederation.com/wff-blog/”> Back to Post Home </a> <a href=”https://worldfilmfederation.com/john-harvie-morris/”><img src=”https://worldfilmfederation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/John-Movie-SET-1-268×300.jpg” alt=”” width=”350″ height=”392″ /></a>Have I had gaps between roles? Yes, plenty! But it’s how you maintain a steady
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For twenty years I have pondered the question of why the default way of protecting a film or television script for most writers is WGA Registration (Writers Guild of America). Now if you are a WGA Member, then it is required. But… <a href=”https://worldfilmfederation.com/wff-blog/”> Back to Post Home </a> I’m getting ready to shop around
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Work that involves nudity or simulated sex places performers in uniquely vulnerable situations. This work is, and always should be, something a performer is proud of…… <a href=”https://worldfilmfederation.com/wff-blog/”> Back to Post Home </a> Thank goodness for the Screen Actors Guild legal department for ensuring our rights on a movie set. The 2020-SAG-Aftra contracts include many