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Photography in Film. The art of Cinematography

Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
FILM PHOTOGRAPHY FILMMAKING NOTES Cinematography is the art of manipulating light and shadow, and capturing it as a moving image. We’ll be posting articles and insights – maybe a bit of inspiration too! Whether you’re a pro or have hardly picked up a camera except to point and…

Interview with Set Decorator Ute Bergk (The Dark Knight, Enemy at the Gates)

Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
Ute Bergk answered the set of questions I emailed her on the airplane on her way to Budapest, Hungary to complete the television mini-series “Emerald City”. Based on the “Wizard of Oz” universe, Ute promises that the series is “going to be something else” and that director Tarsem…

Interview with Oscar Nominated Production Designer Anne Seibel (Midnight in Paris, Bonjour Anne)

Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
Anne Seibel earned an Oscar Nomination for “Midnight in Paris”. Based in Paris, she has worked with some of the top directors in the world today, including Steven Spielberg, David Frankel, M. Night Shyamalan, Sofia Coppola, Clint Eastwood, and 3 Production Designer assignments with Woody Allen. Go to…

Art Department Interviews

Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
Read interviews from top people working in the Art Department in the movie industry today. Production Designers. Art Directors. Storyboard Artists. Costume Designers.  Interview with Oscar Nominated Production Designer Anne Seibel (Midnight in Paris, Bonjour Anne):http://matthewtoffolo.com/2016/02/19/interview-oscar-nominated-production-designer-anne-seibel-midnight-in-paris-bonjour-anne/ Interview with Oscar Nominated Production Designer Michael Corenblith (Apollo 13, The Blind Side):  http://matthewtoffolo.com/2016/02/04/interview-with-oscar-nominated-production-designer-michael-corenblith-apollo-13-the-blind-side/…

International Screenplay Contest – Deadline August 15th

Originally posted on WILDsound Festival:
I have to really thank the actors for my reading, nothing short of terrific as they were, nothing short of incredibly smart, attractive, and perceptive as they were. They brought the script to life better. – Fredric Maffai, Feature Screenplay “Moths to Flame” FULL FEEDBACK on your screenplay from our…

TV SPEC and TV PILOT FESTIVAL – Deadline August 15th

Originally posted on WILDsound Festival:
For anyone writing, I cannot recommend a better competition to enter than WILDsound. Since rewriting my script based on their constructive criticism I have placed in a handful of semifinals and finals that I don’t believe I would have reached without their feedback and continued support. – Kim Godfrey, Eraser,…

Today’s Interviews from Hollywood Artists and Indy Filmmakers

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Featuring the best of movie interviews on a daily basis: READ Today’s Interviews: Interview with Cinematographer Michael Simmonds (Nerve, Vice Principals) – Michael Simmonds is a wealth of knowledge when he chats about his love of cinematography. He is a man who is constantly looking into the future and only…