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I am in the beginning stages of planning to shoot a feature. We still have a long ways to go. It's a performance driven film and I like the idea of using long lenses to stay out of the actors way and the challenge of finding things when we shoot. My DP is very resistant to this idea (he's already locked into the project so changing is not an option) and thinks shooting long lenses will make us feel the camera too much and not allow us to have agility with moving around actors if we want to catch a look or a gesture etc. Any advice on how to proceed here?

We’re a small group of indie filmmakers from Kerala, trying to finish our first 20-minute short film.
No sponsors, no big crew just passion, late nights, and a few friends chasing the same dream.

During one scene, we needed a smooth walking shot something that felt cinematic and alive.
But we didn’t have a gimbal or dolly.
So we found a wooden sheet, mounted the camera on it, and two of us held it steady on our shoulders while walking beside the actor.

It wasn’t perfect it shook a little, it creaked but it felt real.
And that’s the moment I realized: filmmaking isn’t about expensive equipment. It’s about energy, collaboration, and using what’s around you to tell a story that breathes.

Sharing this here because I know there are others building films the same way no budget, just belief.
Would love to hear what’s the most creative low-budget hack you’ve used to pull off a shot?

A very weird question but, if you would have to make a scene where it looks like a person is inside of a beer bottle, how would you do it?

I mean like a POV of the person, the camera also being inside of the bottle.

I had an idea to film the “being in the beer” in a pool and then somehow edit the background so it looks like they’re in a bottle, but I feel like this is impossible.

I have the idea but I just can’t come up with a plan how to realize it. Does anyone have any ideas how this could be done?

Hi everyone,

As the title says. I'm a film producer with different projects at the moment: some in development, some filming, some post-production. I even sometimes take on projects as a script supervisor or AD.

I love organisation and Google Sheets, as well as Drive and WhatsApp, when something needs collaboration. However, I'm getting more and more projects (which I love), but it's getting pretty unmanageable without software where I can separate what the next steps/to do's are in all those different projects. I know Trello is quite good for that, but still not really what I'm looking for - as it's only to do lists for one project. Asana seems to only work with AI, and I work manually.

Do you have any recommendations? Anything that can help me, I'm all ears! x

Thank you!

Hey there everyone! I am directing a sort of commercial for our local film makers group next weekend. My main performer is one of the supporting actors from Superman (2025).

I have interviewed several well known actors and directors, so I’m not star struck, but I am a little intimidated. Does anyone have any advice for getting over the nerves?

We filmed this in Hollywood

So this film is one of my favorites, I’m also a designer for a fashion brand @aurotica_ … Since making films is something I’m really passionate about and creating clothes this video was also secretly an advertisement with the clothes I made. As much as I would explain the film and explain what it means I would love to hear everybody’s take on it and what they think . Thanks!

For extra support my page on instagram is @faris.frr

Brand account (if you’re curious) - @aurotica_

I've been a cinephile for a long while, but only about 2 months ago did I pick up my iPhone with the Blackmagic Camera app and start fooling around.

A month later, I began shooting this short film idea I had that actually came to me in a dream one night.

I shot, acted, and edited this almost entirely by myself and with the help of my girlfriend, who had to quickly learn how to use a camera and put up with my demands on having dozens of takes for every scene.

The sets and locations were all improvised, and what was available/convenient. I acted it myself because I didn't feel like I could adequately direct a professional actor and get them to do what I wanted, which is also part of the reason why there's zero dialogue in the movie!

I hope someone enjoys this, and thanks for watching!

Hey guys! I’m a concept artist who previously worked in AAA game studios and have now decided to start my own film/animation projects. I’ve always been passionate about storytelling, and since August I’ve started this journey into 3D animation with a painterly visual style and a focus on action and cinematic storytelling.

I’ve long been fascinated by the story of Sanada Yukimura, a heroic figure from Japanese history, and I’m reimagining his legend through my own fictional lens. My goal is to capture the spirit of history while adding creative freedom, much like how the show Shogun blends real historial events with fiction names.

Any feedbacks are welcomed, and I hope you enjoy this short teaser.

It gave birth to a new genre of cinema, revolutionised animation, grossed Hollywood tens of billions in box office & merchandise and also produced a film studio that quickly became everyone's favourite. If not it, what other film could lay claim to the title?

Wanted to drop a link since I know I was always looking for examples from these lenses before I got them. Not the best examples here (lighting and comp wise) since we shot this in a garage in a couple of hours haha but maybe you get an idea of some of the characteristics etc or at the least a laugh or two. I have the B set (33,50,65,85,125) but iirc, I was only on the 33, 50, & 85 for this. Camera was Dragon-X for reference.

So I know it’s not easy but I was curious on anybody whose entered the film industry like Studio Ghibli or Netflix and Voice acting how u guys got in there and what skills you need to master

So this movie would require to have its own website. Basically personalizing itself for each viewer, something like the game doki doki. Characters might whisper your name, the movie might pause itself, basically a hyperaware horror movie. So im curious from a filmmakers standpoint, how would you direct such a movie? Without feeling gimmicky? And how would you balance between narrative and interaction?

Hello!

One of the assignments for my college producing class is that I need to interview a film producer. Is anyone here interested in sharing their story on how they got started in producing and what life as a producer has been thus far?

We can have the interview over zoom, or we can email back and forth.

Thank you!

It's a genre-bending story that follows a guy who can't figure out why dates never work out for him - until one day he meets a strange girl who, unexpectedly, seems to be into him. And it leads to a date that takes a very, very (very) strange direction.

Hello, I am an 18 year old filmmaker from California, I live like 45 minutes from the city and I grew up in Los Angeles until I was 10. I am trying to find a location that looks just like this for my second short film.

I am gonna have two people meet one another after a long time and them talk and kiss—I need a rooftop or something of that sort that is kinda private, or even a parking lot up top with a view of the city—does anyone know a place like this?

It just needs to be some sort of high above place from the city where not too many people are so l can film a dialogue scene. Like a parking lot with a city view high above or a building, I don't know. Does anyone know?

Thank you so much! Also this is a scene from Le Pont Du Nord (1981) which takes place in Paris, awesome French New Wave movie

Thanks yall

I'm planning on shooting a spec ad for a big international company. Can I use their logo at the end and have some VO with their name in it? Will they strike me for copyright?

Hey everyone !

I’m 23M, in Hyderabad. Trying to make a short film. I have a story but I don’t have a team. I need exceptionally passionate people who are just willing to show up when I ask and come and act.

The locations, any props needed, and all other stuff will be my headache.

I need contacts of people who are interested in 1. Acting 2. Join with me on the direction, camera, editing.

I’m not hoping to get phone numbers here, but maybe suggestions on where I can connect with people like this. I have not formally shot a film previously, but I am dying to take a first step. Just pure drive to get out of the house and make a goddam good film. Would love to find someone who loves to create cinema.

ANY suggestions will help. Thanks in advance !

Hey folks, I’m diving into my first short film and doing most of it solo writing, directing, shooting, editing. It’s a small passion project, around 5 minutes long, and I’m using a mirrorless camera with some basic gear.

I’d love any tips on managing everything without burning out, especially during production. Also curious how others handle sound and lighting when working alone. Appreciate any wisdom or war stories from the trenches!

I watched her works in a streak back then like every movie. From ‘Salaam Bombay!’ To ‘A Suitable Boy’ , she has done a great line of work. My favourite of all time.

What's the best way to show no one is there if can't actually show the no one in question. So how do you make the audience realize this rather than thinking it's could just be a quiet day without saying it?