Inside the One-Take Music Video
Cinematographer Leo Gallagher talks about the art of the One Shot Music Video, featuring his work with New York based band Lawrence.
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From Teaching to Directing: Caroline Guo on Building a Creative Life in Film
Filmmaking is never a solo journey. In this reflection, writer-director Caroline Guo shares the lessons, missteps, and moments that shaped her path—from the power of preparation to the importance of finding your creative village.
Elevating Tabletop RPGs: Bill Rehor’s Expanding Fantasy Empire
At SDCC 2024, Bill Rehor of Beadle & Grimm’s shared how immersive tools and shows like Faster Purple Worm Kill Kill! are evolving RPGs.
Inside the Horror and Hope of Shanna Germain’s Appalachian RPG
At SDCC 2024, award-winning creator Shanna Germain shared how mystery fuels her design of Old Gods of Appalachia, crafting eldritch horror into immersive gameplay. From Appalachian folklore to "unsafe safe" choices, her Comic Convos spotlighted the power of storytelling in games.
Dani Bowman Champions Animation and Inclusion at Comic-Con 2024
At SDCC 2024, animator and advocate Dani Bowman celebrated 15 years of DaniMation with two new film premieres.
Ricardo Martinez Builds Latin Horror Community Through Comics and TV
At SDCC 2024, filmmaker and comic creator Ricardo Martinez shared his journey from fan to founder of LatinXorcists. With Bloodstone heading to TV and new indie horror comics on the way, he’s championing Latino voices and building community through bold, genre-bending storytelling.
From TikTok Casting Calls to Spy Thrillers: Lisette Alvarez on Voice Acting for Podcasts
At Podcast Movement 2024, Lisette Alvarez of Stormfire Productions shared how she blends immersive audio fiction with visual storytelling and smart voice casting—pushing the boundaries of what fiction podcasts can be.
Travel Grading with Colorist Paul Westerbeck: How to Stay Productive on the Go
Colorist Paul Westerbeck shares how his portable grading setup—featuring the new micro color panel—lets him deliver high-quality results on the go. Designed for speed, power, and mobility, it’s a game-changer for post pros working under tight deadlines.
Crafty | Snack-Sized Stories That Illuminate the Heart and Humanity
Created to give filmmakers a platform to not only showcase their beautiful work and find a larger audience, but to help foster an ongoing community of filmmakers and audiences that grow together, Crafty has drawn in some impressive titles despite it's youth.