The Mise-en-scène
Let's go over everything that appears within the frame of a film shot, what it means, and how it helps shape a film.
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Our hand-picked highlights: stories, interviews, and resources we believe every filmmaker should see. Curated by our team to showcase the most impactful content from League of Filmmakers.
Beyond the Boom: The Quiet Power of Kathryn Bigelow
If cinema is a language, then Kathryn Bigelow writes its most visceral poetry. On her birthday, we celebrate by tracing how a painter from the New York avant-garde learned to make cinema you don’t just watch, but feel in your bones. Sometimes, you must quiet the noise to hear the real story.
Neil Finn’s Latest Infinity Sessions Completed With Blackmagic Design
Blackmagic PYXIS 6K, ATEM Television Studio HD8 ISO and Cloud Store Max 24TB used to live stream and provide immediate post production.
How to Get Production Assistant Jobs
Looking for your first job in the film industry and not sure where to start? Look no further.
"A Bear Remembers"
Interviewing Knight on their duo-directed short film based on memory, lost, and identity.
An Interview with the Filmmaker Behind "Butterfly on a Wheel"
Interviewing Trevor Morris on his debut short film set in Toronto.
"Ne Zha II": Family, Destiny, and the Rise of Chinese Mythic Animation
More than a beautifully crafted sequel, "Ne Zha II" reflects the timeless struggle of children navigating two cultures, finding their own path while holding tight to their family.
Examining Ethics in Biopics
"Deliver Me From Nowhere" provides a close-up look at just one chapter of Bruce Springsteen's story, creating what Springsteen himself calls an "anti-biopic".
Sandwich Vision Uses URSA Cine Immersive for Robot.com Campaign
New brand campaign shot in Apple Immersive for Apple Vision Pro by LA’s Sandwich Vision.
St. John Knits Commercial Shot with Blackmagic URSA Cine 17K 65
DP Jeffrey Vogeding used high resolution camera to capture intricate beauty for luxury fashion campaign.
An Expert Look Inside Television
This “fine book just might make you better at whatever craft you ply as a filmmaker”
"Foreigner" Proves Hell Is A Teenage Girl
Ava Maria Safai's feature debut brings the drama to Blood in the Snow 2025
30 Years of Longing: How "Before Sunrise" Still Speaks to Young Audiences
The lasting power of simplicity—a night, a conversation, and the kind of connection Gen Z feels deprived of.
"Fresh Meat" Turns Up The Carnage
This gross-out slasher hacks its way through Blood in the Snow 2025.
The Role of Psychological Logic in Film Success
How Understanding the Mind Shapes Audience Engagement