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Husslup: Revolutionizing Creative Talent Networking
In today's fast-paced entertainment industry, finding and connecting with creative talent can be a daunting task. Enter Husslup, a dynamic digital platform designed to streamline this process, making it easier for both creators and industry professionals to discover, connect, and collaborate.What is Husslup?Husslup is a cutting-edge professional network tailored specifically for the entertainment and media industries. It leverages advanced technology to provide a centralized hub where talent acr
5 Tips To Make Networking Opportunities Valuable
Networking is too often associated with adjectives such as uncomfortable, artificial, or intimidating. However, there are concrete ways to change your mindset and navigate these situations effectively so it goes back to what it was originally intended for: creating and solidifying meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships, in your industry and beyond.
1) Think About Your Purpose
As a film producer, I have always wanted to work with people from all over the world to make authentic film
20 David Simon Quotes – Inspiration from the Creator of The Wire
David Simon is the Creator of The Wire, one of the greatest TV shows of all time. Receiving numerous awards and nominations for his powerful storytelling and realistic and gritty portrayal of urban life, we turn to the 20 best quotes from David Simon to gain insight into his writing and creative process.David Simon – BeginningsBefore becoming the celebrated creator of the hit TV series The Wire, David Simon began his career as an American journalist at&nbs
Best video editing software in 2024
Paid or free, the best video editing software lets you make great home movies for little investmentHaving access to the best video editing software is incredibly important if you produce video content regularly. Whether you’re an amateur filmmaker, an experienced enthusiast, or an established cinematographer, having the right tools at your disposal is vital to achieving the outcome you need.The best video editing software options are now more powerful than ever before, providing everything you n
Full Drama Actor Roundtable: Jon Hamm, Nicholas Galitzine, Matt Bomer, David Oyelowo & More
Callum Turner ('Masters of the Air'), Clive Owen ('Monsieur Spade,' 'A Murder at the End of the World'), David Oyelowo ('Lawmen: Bass Reeves'), Jon Hamm ('Fargo,' 'The Morning Show'), Matt Bomer ('Fellow Travelers') and Nicholas Galitzine ('Mary & George', 'Red, White & Royal Blue') join THR in Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter. The stars discuss the lies they've told, the parts that terrify them and the stage direction that truly makes them cringe in this updated roundtable format
Screenwriting Contests with Free Feedback
There are a number of screenwriting contests online that provide free feedback to submitters. Such feedback can be extremely valuable. Sure, we all want to win. But if we don’t win, or don’t make the semis, we’d like to know why. That gives us the option to re-write, to improve, to see a new perspective. Some competitions charge a large amount for written feedback. But there are a few that provide it for free.Some of these “free-feedback” contests are in fact top contests which aspirin
9 Animators Who Shaped The World Of Animation
Behind every animated film, there's a creator. These creators' contributions to this industry have shaped the industry in large ways. From their visual style, color combinations, the stories they tell, use of inclusive representation, and more, these artists have helped impact their own industry and audiences who love their work.
In this article, you will find nine animators who shaped the world of animation and a few lessons we can learn from their experiences.
So let's get into it!
Hayao Mi
The Importance Of Production Assistants On Your Productions!
When a movie is filming on a public street and the camera only photographs cars and people who are working for the production, how do they manage to keep all of the public’s cars and regular pedestrians from driving or walking through the scene? When something, or someone, is needed on set quickly, who makes it happen in a safe and efficient way to keep the production moving on schedule? How does everyone involved on set get vital information wherever they happen to sitting or standing? And if t
Penn's Cinema and Media Studies Department opens submissions for annual screenwriting contest
Penn's Cinema and Media Studies Department opened submissions for its fifth annual script contest, "The Red & Blue List."Students and recent alumni can submit their original ideas for a screenplay or TV pilot, competing for the opportunity to pitch directly to producers within the entertainment industry. Winners of the contest, which is accepting submissions until March 1, also receive a cash prize. The contest aims to provide a means for emerging filmmakers to gain recognition and expo
Lightricks announces AI-powered filmmaking studio to help creators visualize stories
Lightricks, the company that makes popular apps like Facetune and Videoleap, announced a new AI-powered filmmaking tool called LTX Studio today. The studio helps creators from the ideation phase ...
Lightricks Launches LTX Studio Generative AI Filmmaking Platform
With the recent emergence of generative video services from the likes of OpenAI and Google, Lightricks claims that its ...
Dune: Part Two showcases Quebec filmmaking talent, boosts local cinema
Film critics praise Denis Villeneuve's film adaptation in sequel as Quebec movie theatres hope for another box office hit.
THR Charts: #Netflix Movies Dominating the Streaming Charts #shorts
It looks like Netflix is dominating the charts with today's top 5 all coming from the streamer. We're looking at the most-streamed movies on THR Charts: The Breakdown for Friday, March 1st.
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James Gunn Reveals 'Superman: Legacy' Title Change | THR News
James Gunn's 'Superman: Legacy' is getting a big change, its title! In a post celebrating the first day of filming, the DC Studios co-chair revealed that his new Superman movie will simply be called 'Superman.' "When I finished the first draft of the script, I called the film Superman: Legacy. By the time I locked the final draft, it was clear the title was SUPERMAN. Making our way to you July 2025." He then shared an image of the Superman logo from the film, which was previously calle
Final Draft 13 Drops With More Workspace Customization
Final Draft 13 dropped this week, which introduces more workspace customization on the screenwriting software. “With Final Draft 13, writers have more tools than ever to enhance productivity ...
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7 Best Screenwriting Pitch Sites to Help You Sell Your Script
7 best screenwriting pitch sites to help you sell your script. Once you’ve written the “perfect script,” there’s nothing you want more than to get it out there and into the right hands. The problem is, how?A technique that’s become extremely popular among aspiring screenwriters is to utilize the services of an online screenwriting pitch site.For a fee (usually), a screenplay submission site can host your script or even send it off into the industry for you. Some pitch website
5 Proven Paths to a Screenwriter Career That Will Motivate You Today | ScriptReaderPro
Use these five proven methods to kickstarting a screenwriter career in Hollywood and avoid becoming another "writer cliche."5 proven paths to a screenwriter career that will motivate you today.Is starting a screenwriter career in Hollywood, or anywhere else for that matter, a realistic career goal? Yes. And no…The answer is no if you fall into the cliched trap of the aspiring screenwriter, i.e. talking about writing more than actually writing, not reading screenplays and preferri
ScriptIdiot! Entertainment News & Resources
This is a blog post from the host of WebIdiot.Online. ScriptIdiot! contains a curated list of news articles and resources exclusively for entertainment professionals in the TV & Film industry: Screenwriting Resources, Industry News & Contacts, Film Festivals & Writing Competitions, Industry jobs & Networking Events, Movie Reviews, Release Dates, & Box Office information all in one place.Users will have access to relevant news articles from popular online publication
The Five Best Books for Screenwriters!
The Screenwriter's Bible, 7th Edition, A Complete Guide to Writing, Formatting, and Selling Your ScriptAuthor Dave TrottierThe Screenwriter s Bible's 7th edition marks the 25th anniversary of one of the most popular, authoritative, and useful books on screenwriting. A standard by which other screenwriting books are measured, it has sold over 340,000 copies in its 25-year life. Always up-to-date and reliable, it contains everything that both the budding and working s