Resources

Here is a list a several resources for getting started in film.

Film Courage is an online news site that creates daily film related content, typically in the form of interviews with people with experience in the industry. Traditionally, Film Courage’s content focused primarily on screenwriting, but it has since branched out to include content for the other disciplines, particularly directing, producing, and acting. With years worth of tips, tricks, and advice, Film Courage is an excellent resource for people seeking an overview of the industry.

Ran by Ryan Connolly, Film Riot offers an array of neat tutorials on how to accomplish many feats of film making on a low budget. The website’s content covers a wide array of areas: writing, cinematography, lighting, and special effects to name a few. Film Riot will prove especially useful for those out there who wish to dive right in to the world of independent film making without breaking their bank.

Script Magazine (as the name suggests) is an online publication which focuses its content on the screenwriting element of film-making. The website offers a range of information concerning all parts of the writing process, as well as career tips, professional interviews, and tutorials, making it arguably the best resource for beginners interested in penning screenplays.

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