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When making a movie you can use two types of people to portray your characters – actors or non-actors. With this in mind, let’s take a look at the pros and cons of using non-actors in your films.

The whole world’s a stage: The pros and cons of using non-actors in movies

When making a movie you can use two types of people to portray your characters – actors or non-actors. With this in mind, let’s take a look at the pros and cons of using non-actors in your films.

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It goes without saying that every single filmmaker in Hollywood and beyond does it for the love of cinema. But while seeing your name, face, or your creation on the silver screen is surely the biggest payment of all, there are also some hefty financial rewards that go along with making movies.

Bang for your buck: How much do film industry workers get paid?

It goes without saying that every single filmmaker in Hollywood and beyond does it for the love of cinema. But while seeing your name, face, or your creation on the silver screen is surely the biggest payment of all, there are also some hefty financial

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We’ve compiled a list of the Oscar nominated scripts available to download from the 2018 lineup so that any of you budding script writers out there can take your own personal masterclass and swot up on how to craft stunning stories and charismatic characters. Without further ado, let’s get stuck in!

Inspiration station: Download the 2018 Oscar nominated screenplays here for free

We’ve compiled a list of the Oscar nominated scripts available to download from the 2018 lineup so that any of you budding script writers out there can take your own personal masterclass and swot up on how to craft stunning stories and charismatic characters. Without

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A script supervisor is an important part of the team and when you inevitably move up in the biz and become a big shot in Hollywood, they are a non-negotiable part of the team. So what exactly do they do and why do you need one?

The script doctor: What is a script supervisor and why do you need one?

A script supervisor is an important part of the team and when you inevitably move up in the biz and become a big shot in Hollywood, they are a non-negotiable part of the team. So what exactly do they do and why do you need

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Sometimes you can get lucky when making short films and you can somehow come up with an idea that doesn’t cost any money and doesn’t take a lot of people or a lot of time. But more often than not, you’re going to need at least a little bit of money to do it. So how do you go about it?

How to raise money to make a short film

Sometimes you can get lucky when making short films and you can somehow come up with an idea that doesn’t cost any money and doesn’t take a lot of people or a lot of time. But more often than not, you’re going to need at

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If you haven’t done commercial work before, why would someone hire you? You’re going to have to make something first and then hope that it gets your foot in the door.

How to shoot a spec ad on the cheap to build your commercial portfolio

If you haven’t done commercial work before, why would someone hire you? You’re going to have to make something first and then hope that it gets your foot in the door.

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Let’s take a look at what new cameras are coming out this year for you to shoot what the critics will call “What Citizen Kane was meant to be” on. Or at the very least, some cool ass holiday photos.

All the prosumer cameras to get excited about this year

Let’s take a look at what new cameras are coming out this year for you to shoot what the critics will call “What Citizen Kane was meant to be” on. Or at the very least, some cool ass holiday photos.

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Whether you’re a writer, a director, or a writer / director, as the old saying goes, “No one person is an island.” So how do you go about getting your amazing new team around you? Well, here are some ideas.

How to build a guerrilla production team and make shorts in your spare time

Whether you’re a writer, a director, or a writer / director, as the old saying goes, “No one person is an island.” So how do you go about getting your amazing new team around you? Well, here are some ideas.

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So you wanna be a film writer – good for you! We do too, that’s why we work for Film Daily, duh! Be sure to follow this structure so that you can nail your articles everytime and embark on your journey as a witty, wonderful, wildly talented wordsmith.

Budding film writer? Check out the Film Daily guide to writing an article

So you wanna be a film writer – good for you! We do too, that’s why we work for Film Daily, duh! Be sure to follow this structure so that you can nail your articles everytime and embark on your journey as a witty, wonderful,

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Take a look at almost any classic Hollywood movie. Most will follow the model known as The Hero’s Journey – a twelve-step monomyth concept originally presented by Joseph Campbell in 1949 in his groundbreaking book 'A Hero With A Thousand Faces'.

The Hero’s Journey: What is it and why is it so important?

Take a look at almost any classic Hollywood movie. Most will follow the model known as The Hero’s Journey – a twelve-step monomyth concept originally presented by Joseph Campbell in 1949 in his groundbreaking book 'A Hero With A Thousand Faces'.

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