by The Library of Congress American Film Schools cost anywhere from $ 15,000 to $ 42,000 a year. When famous alum like George Lucas and Martin Scorsese went, the industry was very different, and their programs did not cost even a fraction of this amount. As a graduate of NYU Film, I learned the hard way of the gross disconnect between what is taught there, and how little it prepares a graduate for either working in the industry or making … [Read more...]
The 5 Biggest Mistakes Made by First Time Filmmakers
Is putting the audience to sleep a mistake...or a blessing? Filmmaker Sondra Lowell sets new screenwriters and directors straight.1. Contrary to current belief, keeping the audience awake is the biggest mistake a first time filmmaker can make. If viewers are asleep, they will never notice your other mistakes.2. Waiting to get famous till after your movie is made is another error common among those new to the medium. Why do people pay to see and … [Read more...]