Author: documentaryfestival

As you all know, a lot of us are now working from home, whether that’s a job, university studying or schooling. It’s difficult adapting to these new circumstances and sometimes it’s hard to get into a routine. I’ve decided to share some tips that will (hopefully) help those of you in lockdown to be more […]… Continue reading How to Increase Productivity When Working/Studying From Home — My Mind Speaks Aloud

One of the best tips I read when I was fully immersed in film photography was simply “shoot red”. The theory is that anything red looks pretty great when captured on colour film. And on the whole I found this to be very sound advice indeed. (Ironically, with digital, red is one of the hardest […]… Continue reading Film Photography Tips – Shoot Red! — 35hunter

Have you watched all the guilty pleasure reality television you can handle? Re-watched all of your favorite classic films? Caught up on all those Oscar-nominated movies that you missed? If you find yourself struggling to find great viewing at home, I’ve put together a list of five stellar documentaries that you can watch at home […]… Continue reading Your Library Staff at Home- Must Watch Documentaries — Read it or Weep

I have always loved film. Every film I watched, even from when I was young, I never forget. Over the years there have been many ways I have been able to build my love of films and find those that I haven’t watched yet that I would love. So here are my top tips for… Continue reading Top tips for film nerds! — Bloggerlife

Have you ever taken a job just for the paycheque? Life gurus would shake their finger at you if you did. You should find Purpose in work, they would say. Do what you love and be fulfilled, et cetera. Alas, sometimes it can’t be helped. Food must be eaten and landlords pacified; sadly, there are […]… Continue reading James Garner: Working for the Paycheque — Silver Screenings

While there’s still a market for older analog devices such as vinyl records, clocks, and vacuum-tube-powered radio transmitters, a large fraction of these things have become largely digital over the years. There is a certain feel to older devices though which some prefer over their newer, digital counterparts. This is true of the camera world […]… Continue reading Classic Leica Film Camera Turns Digital — Hackaday

What’s up, this is Jack Peterson. I recently finished my first feature film which is called SAWGRASS and I’m making this video at the request of Film Courage. This is 5 Tips For Your First Micro-Budget Feature Film. Tip #1 – Put In The Work Tip number one is basically put in the work. Don’t… Continue reading 5 Tips For Making Your First Micro Budget Feature Film by Jack Peterson — FilmCourage.com — Experimental Film & Music Video Festival

Strip out the backing vocals from rock, pop and R&B music and you lose much of its depth and richness. And yet, how many of us can name the singers (mainly women) who perform on our favourite songs? 20 Feet From Stardom is a 2013 documentary that explores the lives and careers of some of […]… Continue reading Film Friday: 20 Feet from Stardom — Zimmerbitch