Cinematography

Resources for Filmmakers and Artists During the COVID-19 Outbreak

by Chase Harrison on March 19, 2020

In an effort to highlight the work being done by mission-aligned organizations and others dedicated to supporting the independent film community and artists at large during the COVID-19 pandemic, we at IFP have put together a brief list of resource pages and opportunities we’ve found particularly useful and inspiring in these uncertain times. 

Understanding DCP and What It Can Bring to Your Film

by Justin Ferrato on February 25, 2014

Dive in as Dolby Laboratories’ Graef Allen and theatrical booker Michael Tuckman take us on a crash course in the workings of digital cinema mastering and distribution. This presentation is NOT for the faint of heart but filmmakers with the gusto to do their research about mastering and distribution options …

The not so obvious benefits of shooting on film

by Justin Ferrato on February 18, 2014

In the age of everything digital, why do filmmakers, with all size budgets, still choose to shoot film for their productions? Is it a tribute to a technology from the past or the recognition that only film achieves the organic, emotional look necessary to propel their stories? From Star Trek …

Fruitvale Station: Connecting to your source material. Film Week 2013 Highlights

by Justin Ferrato on December 10, 2013

In a conversation with Fruitvale Station director and writer, Ryan Coogler, and lead actress Melanie Diaz, he discusses what inspires his work, and what’s up next for him. Hear about the film’s production and incredible success straight from the source. A Weinstein Company release.

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Members Only: Full Length Videos for Film Week 2013 Panels

by Justin Ferrato on October 21, 2013

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Day 1: Future Forward

Case Study: Fruitvale Station
In a conversation with Fruitvale Station director and writer, Ryan Coogler, and lead actress Melanie Diaz, the director discusses what inspires his work, and what’s up next …

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12 Key Traits of the “Indie-Friendly” Director

by Mynette Louie on May 14, 2012

Video Village, Indie-Style

 

Not every director is suited for low-budget indie filmmaking, and that’s OK if you’re Terrence Malick or David Fincher. But chances are, you’re not…or not yet, anyway. I get a fair number of calls from biggish directors and producers who are having trouble raising money for …

Stay on Target: Nancy, Please Production

by ericlin on November 22, 2010

We just wrapped production on the indie feature, NANCY PLEASE. For the first week and a half we shot in New Rochelle where we took over two floors of a house that served as our protagonist’s apartment. The commute has been grueling. Our sound guy stayed on location, which saved …

Plan of Attack

by ericlin on October 25, 2010

Hello, World. Throughout the year I will be posting dispatches about my journeys as a cinematographer. Since I am currently deep in the bowels of preproduction on Nancy, Please, an independent feature directed by Andrew Semans, let’s start with talking about the joys of pre-production. The film is a dark …

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