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The thing I love about film and TV is that it can take you all over the world, and the universe, without you ever having…
I’ve been teaching a class on film as art, and this past week we covered sound in movies. This was always one of my favorite…
It’s not every day that we get such a major camera announcement, so we’re very excited to share that after teasing the camera for several…
Written by Nina Gilden Seavey In 2002, I became the Founding Director of SILVERDOCS: The AFI-Discovery Documentary Film Festival. Up until that time, I had…
So religion is pretty crazy, huh? Some would argue so, considering everything from various ideas of an afterlife, its influence on history and national governments,…
While 2024 has obviously been the year of AI, 2025 is shaping up to be the year of… well, also AI. But also large-format cinematography.…
Aaron Erol Ozlevi is an acclaimed director celebrated for his multicultural storytelling. Born in Turkey to a Spanish-speaking household, Aaron brings a distinctive perspective to…
Since its premiere at NAB back in April, the Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K has been one of the most anticipated cameras of the year. Yet,…
