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Make a Movie at Home — Ed Aid Ontario

BEYOND LOCAL: Bored while stuck at home? Why not try making a movie masterpiece! Here are five and a half ways to make movie masterpieces at home This article, written by Aaron Burton, University of Wollongong, originally appeared on The Conversation and has been republished here with permission: Isolation is a common theme in cinema:… Continue reading Make a Movie at Home — Ed Aid Ontario

Never Have I Ever Review: Shockingly Intimate Teen Comedy Is Mindy Kaling’s Best Work — Ten15AM

In the opening scene of Never Have I Ever, Mindy Kaling‘s new coming-of-age comedy on Netflix, Devi Vishwakumar (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan) prays for what every 15-year-old Indian-American teenager raised in the suburbs yearns for. All she wants for her sophomore year are forearms that don’t require liberal reapplication of Nair and a fine, if simple, boyfriend […]… Continue reading Never Have I Ever Review: Shockingly Intimate Teen Comedy Is Mindy Kaling’s Best Work — Ten15AM

Five Things- That makes you laugh — Keep it alive

Today is Thursday and time for my 5 Things Prompt. 5 Things; Today I want you to share 5 Things that make you laugh. My 5 Things; 1• The ridiculous and the absurd always brings a smile to my face. It need not be funny, just out of the ordinary. 2• Animated movies; Nowadays the […]… Continue reading Five Things- That makes you laugh — Keep it alive

The Keys to Writing Comedy — Flyeread

Although advice abounds when it comes to writing comedy, or writing anything, for that matter, it’s worth noting that different tips will work for different people, and you may have your own. But with that in find, here are three of the keys we think will help. Tell funny stories. Whenever you have the chance, […]… Continue reading The Keys to Writing Comedy — Flyeread

Comedy writing — read on

How to write comedy? If you’re wondering how to write funny or you’re getting stuck on writing, go through the quick summary from Writing Comedy, which may help you break out of the prison in your mind: Start writing what you want to write, what amuses you. Then learn to modify and improve it to […]… Continue reading Comedy writing — read on

Director Biography – Jonathan Levy (UNLEASHED)

Jonathan Levy is an award-winning director/screenwriter from North Carolina who came up in New York City studying sketch-writing at the Upright Citizens Brigade and acting at HB Studio and the Neighborhood Playhouse. His first short play, ‘Camping Out’ was produced by the Collective NY to critical acclaim and ‘Unleashed’ is his first short film. He… Continue reading Director Biography – Jonathan Levy (UNLEASHED)

Short Film: UNLEASHED, 10min., USA, Romance/Comedy

An awkward, struggling actor walks dogs and haunts the improv jam scene looking for his break while also trying to stay clear of a tormenting bully, until one fateful day at the dog park he’s forced to confront all his fears at once. Project Links Website

Director Biography – Anders Teig (RUBBISH ROBBERS)

Anders has done a lot of live TV-directing and debuted with his first fiction-film Haikeren starring Kristofer Hivju in 2013. Since then he has been working on both short and feature film scripts. He has also written a supernatural mystery novel which was released at the end of 2018, called “Den bemerkelsesverdige bysten”. He is… Continue reading Director Biography – Anders Teig (RUBBISH ROBBERS)

Short Film: RUBBISH ROBBERS, 11min, Norway, Comedy

When a couple badass guys are going to break into a bank, they quickly realize the terrible mistake it was to involve “Premium Idiot” Klaus as part of the group. Project Links Facebook

Short Film: THE BIG PICTURE, 2min., USA, Comedy

A group of friends set out to film a short and simple shot for one of their films. But it’s slowly revealed that it wasn’t going to be as easy as they thought. Director – Patrick Stagg Film Type: Student Runtime: 1 minute 41 seconds Completion Date: June 6, 2017 Production Budget: 100 USD Country of… Continue reading Short Film: THE BIG PICTURE, 2min., USA, Comedy