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TWIN KINGS
by Michael Chasin Of all of the pieces that comprise a film—many consider script—to be king. A compelling hero, with a worthwhile goal, who overcomes character testing obstacles—and who ultimately...
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IAFT-LA STUDENT LAUNCHES!
Our 4th term student, Aygul Maksutova, has just launched an indiegogo campaign in support of her Thesis project, QUEEN OF SPADES. It’s a fascinating sci-fi update on a classic Russian short story by...
View ArticleMIND-BLOWER
The time is now. The place is here. And the idea? It’s inside your own heart. That story you always wanted to tell. That movie you always wanted to make. Find your creativity. And we’ll help you get...
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A Discussion with WHIPLASH Producer DAVID LANCASTER
by Frederick Bailey IAFT has invited Oscar-nominated producer David Lancaster to come in and sit down with us for an in-depth conversation about filmmaking, story-telling and getting things done....
View ArticleIN SUPPORT OF SHORTS
by Michael Chasin Many preach—if you’re going to make a film—make it a feature. While it’s true that shorts almost never earn money—the rewards can nonetheless be meaningful. Shorts—being short—are...
View ArticleTHAT IDEA
It’s inside your head. It’s been rattling around in there for ages. That story you always wanted to share. That idea that forever blows you away. And those pictures you could never forget. You’re dying...
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TAKING STEPS WITH SAM MENDES, PART ONE
Director Sam Mendes’s most recent film is the latest Bond thriller, Spectre (2015) with Daniel Craig. It’s his second Bond effort, after the hugely successful Skyfall in 2012. Among his other titles:...
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INDEPENDENT ED – Book Review
by Michael Chasin Edward Burns burst onto the scene during the 1990’s independent filmmaking boom with The Brothers McMullen (1995) that he wrote, directed, produced, and acted in. Produced for only...
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HAIL, CAESAR! – Film Review
by Michael Chasin Hail, Caesar! is about very big ideas—set up to collide with each other. Caesar, emperor and enslaver—and the collectivism of communism. 1950’s Hollywood, manufacturer of fakery—and...
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News from Ivan Abreu
by Ivan Abreu As the year is drawing to an end, I would like to share some of the professional projects I recently did and take this opportunity to thank those of you I collaborated with....
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