• Has Vin Diesel set the standard for social engagement?

    Has Vin Diesel set the standard for social engagement?

    Vin Diesel does the impossible 42 million fans later, Vin Diesel is one of the undisputed kings of the social media game. Having begun to connect with fans as early as the beginning of 09 on Facebook, he slowly but surely garnered an incredible following [...]

     
  • The Cannes Film Festival is too expensive for me

    The Cannes Film Festival is too expensive for me

    The runaway success of the Cannes Film Festival has taken it’s toll on the wallets of filmmakers, and after a two year break, I’ve realised that it, it’s just become very over-priced to be here. Now before critics and Cannes patriots start attacking me, let [...]

     
  • Why film schools still matter for future filmmakers

    Why film schools still matter for future filmmakers

    Where we get our film education is extremely important, and with so many courses out there, is film school still relevant? In my view it is, and here’s why. Having tried both shorter courses and a diploma course in filmmaking, I discovered a wide variety [...]

     
  • Where would we be without Star Wars and Star Trek?

    Where would we be without Star Wars and Star Trek?

    The Star Wars and Star Trek franchises have been around for decades, but where would we be if they had never existed? As we see ‘Star Trek : Into Darkness’ sail to the top of the box office this week, and the anticipation for Star [...]

     
  • Why a filmmaker in your business can bring you clients

    Why a filmmaker in your business can bring you clients

    Businesses and filmmakers = digital victory We’re witnessing an explosion of video content online in 2013, particularly fuelled by a growing demand for short films on gadgets like smartphones and tablets. With Youtube investing millions in high quality video channels, professional channels and high quality [...]

     
  • Least romantic Valentine’s Day movies to watch

    Least romantic Valentine’s Day movies to watch

    Valentine’s Day movie disasters Ok so we know what’s romantic, but have we actually analyzed and dissected what isn’t? As we approach Valentine’s Day, it would seem fitting in 2013 to add some alternatives in case that special someone is not close by. Without further [...]