The SHOTS are all you have. Film Directing SHOTS

Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
FILM SHOTS FILMMAKING NOTES Interview with Oscar Nominated Production Designer Michael Corenblith FILM DIRECTING SHOTS – One of the most over used cliches in film is “The Shots are all you have.” The following are what you need to think about practically so you can think creatively and…

LENSES & FILTERS. How to get the best shots in filmmaking

Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
LENSES & FILTERS FILMMAKING NOTES Cinematography is the art of manipulating light and shadow, and capturing it as a moving image. CINEMATOGRAPHY – SHOTS AND CAMERA ANGLES QUESTIONS TO ASK: -What is the best viewpoint for filming this position of the event? -How much area should be included…

February 2018 HORROR Stories, Screenplays, and Short Films

  WESTERN Best Scene Screenplay – SILVER SKULL CREEKFebruary 2018 Readingby Ryan Gallant THRILLER Best Scene Screenplay – REVELATIONFebruary 2018 Readingby Jonah Jones HORROR Best Scene Screenplay – TOUCHFebruary 2018 Readingby Scott Timmins 1st Scene TV Screenplay – JAKOB’S COVEFebruary 2018 Readingby Travis Darkow BACK PAGE RIPPER, 5min. USA, Sci-Fi/MysteryWATCH Audience FEEDBACK SHORT STORY Reading… Continue reading February 2018 HORROR Stories, Screenplays, and Short Films

HORROR Best Scene Script Reading of TOUCH, by Scott Timmins

  Genre: Psychological Horror/Thriller When a troubled teenaged daughter of a Lutheran pastor, who no longer believes in God, discovers she has the ‘gift’ of second sight she must decide whether or not to use her power to help local police stop a serial killer. The decision this suicidal young woman choses is a twist… Continue reading HORROR Best Scene Script Reading of TOUCH, by Scott Timmins

January 2018 HORROR Stories, Screenplays, and Short Films

TV Best Scene Screenplay – PEELJanuary 2018 Readingby Matthew Torti ACTION 1st Scene Screenplay – ZOMBIE CRUIZEJanuary 2018 Readingby A.K.A. Smith HORROR 1st Scene Screenplay – RED LIGHTJanuary 2018 Readingby Dempsey Tillman & Ted Dewberry MYSTERY Best Scene Screenplay – UNDER THE WELLJanuary 2018 Readingby Max. J. Eber HORROR Best Scene Screenplay – HOLIDAY KILLJanuary… Continue reading January 2018 HORROR Stories, Screenplays, and Short Films

HORROR Best Scene Reading of HOLIDAY KILL, by Steve Hunyi

CAST LIST: Velasquez – Hugh Ritchie Vivian – Victoria Urquhart Narration – Julie C. Sheppard Sadie – Lada Darewych Samson – Geoff Mays   Get to know the writer: 1. What is your screenplay about? Sadie goes on a package holiday designed for serial killers and finds herself reunited unexpectedly with her daughter, another serial… Continue reading HORROR Best Scene Reading of HOLIDAY KILL, by Steve Hunyi

HORROR Best Scene Reading of MESSAGE FROM BEYOND, by Paige Brien

CAST LIST:  Denise – Julie C. Sheppard Jack – Geoff Mays Narration – Hugh Ritchie Cecily – Victoria Urquhart Doctor – Sean Ballantyne Rebecca – Lada Darewych Get to know the writer: 1. What is your screenplay about? I began this screenplay in 2015. I was making a social comment on the cell phone reports… Continue reading HORROR Best Scene Reading of MESSAGE FROM BEYOND, by Paige Brien

HORROR Best Scene Reading of THE HOSTEL X, by Raymond Davenport

CAST LIST: Kali: Julie C. Sheppard Marianna: Victoria Urquhart Narration: Hugh Ritchie Game Master: Sean Ballantyne Jessica: Lada Darewych  Get to know the writer: 1. What is your screenplay about? The Hostel X – is a sexploitation horror thriller story inspired by the 2005 film Hostel and it begins with the introduction of five couples… Continue reading HORROR Best Scene Reading of THE HOSTEL X, by Raymond Davenport