Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Film Slang


“Cheat” - When the camera is set up for a second shot at a different angle it is possible to move things around a little to improve the new composition, the difference in perspective and angle of the two shots hiding the fact that things are not exactly in the same place. Both actors and furniture on the set can be cheated. The term is often used as cheating something “into” a shot or “out of” a shot, as in telling an actor “We’re going to cheat you in a little,” and having them stand a little to one side so more of them is in the shot.
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Dialogue Greatness


"10 Things I Hate About You" (1999)
Ms. Perky: People perceive you as somewhat…
Kat Stratford: Tempestuous?
Ms. Perky: ‘Heinous bitch’ is the term used most often.

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Friend's Pics


Shaolin Temple Documentary Crew members heading up the mountain. Great crew!---Director Jim Martin

Saturday, July 21, 2018

We're inside the last week of working on my short film contest entry, and the score really delivers! Alex is on the Mount Rushmore of contributors for sure.---Dan Ankowiak

Friday, July 20, 2018

We are so THRILLED to announce that Heart, Baby! will be in theaters in October, 2018! Cities and dates announced soon. Sign up at https://www.northoftwo.com/heart-baby to stay updated!---Leo Jaramillo

Monday, July 16, 2018


Today we received one of the highest honors one can only hope to obtain as an independent filmmaker, a TELLY Award for Directing ‘Finding Eden’. This award isn’t due to the efforts of one individual but rather the culmination of efforts from everyone that had a hand in bringing this story to life. This TELLY Award is for our entire cast and crew! Thank you to all who have supported our film from concept to reality.----Rodney Luis Aquino

Tuesday, July 10, 2018

Monday, July 9, 2018

I'm still a bit amazed that one of our guys brought a Steadicam rig to the shoot, and how much that added. — Dan Ankowiak