Film Theory

The Look Of The Irishman

Following the groundbreaking success of The Look Of Joker, Hurlbut Academy's team turn to Scorsese's The Irishman for the next deep cinematography break down video and article

The 10 Types Of Movie – A Poster Analysis

Have you ever looked at a movie poster and thought you'd seen it before? Here's 10 movie poster types and the tons of movies that follow them from twitter account @leesteffen

Best Picture Movie Posters - Hurlbut Academy

Film Theory, Off Topic

Best Picture – Oscars 2020 – Interactive Article

Vote for your very own Best Picture Oscar 2020 and find out how voting happens for the Academy Awards in this article by HA writer Chris Haigh

Film Theory, The Look Of

The Look Of 1917

Hurlbut Academy Writer Chris Haigh & Editor Ross Papitto comprehensively break down the Cinematography and Look of the Golden Globe Winning Film, 1917.

Film Theory

What Makes Guðnadóttir’s Chernobyl Soundtrack Better Than Her Golden Globe Winner?

Hildur Guðnadóttir shot into the public eye last year winning an Emmy for her soundtrack to HBO's Chernobyl and then recently with her Golden Globes win and Oscar Nomination for Todd Phillips' Joker. What makes the former even more intriguing? Find out in this video essay and article by Hurlbut Academy writer, Chris Haigh

BTS Joker Joaquin Phoenix Joker Cinematography

Film Theory, The Look Of

The Look of Joker

In this Video Essay and supporting article, Hurlbut Academy looks at the look and cinematography of the 2019 smash hit movie "Joker".

Art and Cinematography of HBO's Chernobyl Truth at All Costs

Film Theory, The Look Of

The Look of HBO’s Chernobyl

In the first of a series of blog posts about the cinematography and look of the latest and greatest movies and TV shows, Chris Haigh explores HBO's masterpiece "Chernobyl" and how vintage lenses added to the spectacular look of Soviet Ukraine.

Cinematography, Film Theory

Tools of the Filmmaking Trade – What’s in your bag?

There are many tools in a cinematographers arsenal, and I don't just mean lights and cameras. When prepping for your next production there are a lot of things to consider. What gear you want to use to tell your story, how you want to collaborate with your director and/or cinematographer, and what shots…

Announcements, Film Theory, Production

The American Dream of Movie-Making

Movie-making - an American Dream “It ain’t about how hard you can hit, it’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forwards.” - Rocky Balboa When I think about movies, about why I wanted to be involved in making movies, I have a real sense of pride that America has…

Silhouette of Fidencio Flores in Esfuerzo

Film Theory, Post Production, Pre Production, Production

Documentary Filmmaking – 5 Rules for Success!

Film Theory, Production

#StandWithMe – Flipping The Traditional Documentary Model

Patrick Moreau and the entire Stillmotion team have an amazing project that we would like to share with you. Their hope with #standwithme was to blur the lines of traditional documentary storytelling.

Close up of grapes in Esfuerzo documentary

Film Theory, Pre Production

Pitching your Documentary – ESFUERZO

Documentaries should produce fascinating stories while maintaining informative components. Your pitch needs to be compelling to entice the right producer.

Cinematography, Film Theory, Lighting, Production

Murder Scene Cinematography

For this blog post we're gonna be getting dark and gritty. We're going to be making a murder scene on a budget. Grab your popcorn kids! Here's a question I once got asked... What is your best advice for shooting a dramatic murder scene at night on a desolate road with little to no power supply?…

Film Theory, Post Production

John Williams – The Sound Of Movies

Today we're going to be taking a quick look at the life and impact of cinema's most celebrated film composer; John Williams. Imagine being in a movie theater. You’ve waited in line to get tickets with all of the couples, the families and the first-time-daters. You’ve got your trough of popcorn,…

Film Theory, Pre Production, Production

How To Make a Call Sheet

A call sheet for film and TV production is like the Marauder’s Map for the day-to-day breakdown. You can consider it the end-all, be-all as far as production documents are concerned, as it covers key information that cast and crew need heading into the day. The most important information consists…

Film Theory, Production

Hannibal Lecter – Scenes That Left a Mark

For the third in our series about scenes that we love to see, I wanted to gain a whole new perspective and invited my wife Lydia to discuss her favorite scene. Lydia, as well as being a huge movie fan and CEO of our company, has a background in nursing and a keen interest in mental health and psychology.…

Film Theory, Lighting, Production

Close Encounters – Scenes That Left A Mark

Think. What movie moment made you go "I have to make movies"? Here's mine and it may shock you...

Film Theory, Pre Production

Screenwriting: Navigating Producers

Producers are often a misunderstood position in the filmmaking world. As a screenwriter, there are many ways you can break into the industry. Competitions, agents, and self-funding your own project are among the most common. That said, agents are simply inaccessible for many writers, competitions…

Film Theory, Pre Production, Production

SCREENWRITING: WORKING WITH DIRECTORS

As a screenwriter you’ll work with directors in numerous ways over the course of your career. Your role in the process will change as you grow and progress in the industry, so take this advice with a grain of salt! For many writers, especially those young in their careers, working with directors is a real curiosity. Let’s talk screenwriter/director relationships at the Indie and Micro Budget levels.

Film Theory

Pixar’s Up: Scenes That Left A Mark – Part 2

What movie moment made you go "I have to make movies"? My HV editorial rock star, Dylan Leong, has his say and it's another slam dunk!

Film Theory

The Look Of The Irishman

The 10 Types Of Movie – A Poster Analysis

Best Picture – Oscars 2020 – Interactive Article

The Look Of 1917

What Makes Guðnadóttir’s Chernobyl Soundtrack Better Than Her Golden Globe Winner?

The Look of Joker

The Look of HBO’s Chernobyl

Tools of the Filmmaking Trade – What’s in your bag?

The American Dream of Movie-Making

Documentary Filmmaking – 5 Rules for Success!

#StandWithMe – Flipping The Traditional Documentary Model

Pitching your Documentary – ESFUERZO

Murder Scene Cinematography

John Williams – The Sound Of Movies

How To Make a Call Sheet

Hannibal Lecter – Scenes That Left a Mark

Close Encounters – Scenes That Left A Mark

Screenwriting: Navigating Producers

SCREENWRITING: WORKING WITH DIRECTORS

Pixar’s Up: Scenes That Left A Mark – Part 2

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