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Student Success Zoe Hertz’s Dive Into Cinematography Takes Her Around the World Since graduating from InFocus Film School Film Production Program graduate, Zoe Hertz has built a remarkable career in the camera department, specializing as a Steadicam and underwater operator.… Read the article - Student Success Zoe Hertz’s Dive Into Cinematography Takes Her Around the World Since graduating from InFocus Film School Film Production Program graduate, Zoe Hertz has built a remarkable career in the camera department, specializing as a Steadicam and underwater operator.…
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Student Success Aina Vinokurova to Screen Two Films at Cineworks Theatre Join Sakha filmmaker Aina Vinokurova at Cineworks for “Seeking the Taproot,” a screening of Holumtan and Nimer—two films exploring heritage, identity, and cultural resilience. -
Student Success Not.RIPO Nominated for Best Student Film at the International Indie Film + Screenplay Festival InFocus Film School Film Production graduate Ricardo Peña (known professionally as Not.RIPO) snags his first film festival award nomination at the International Indie Film + Screenplay Festival in Vienna! We talk about his student project Roberto Bustamante and his evolution as a filmmaker. -
Student Success Ross Langill Goes From Award Winning Shorts to Blockbuster Film Crews Since graduating from InFocus Film School, Ross Langill has been on a steady climb through the film industry ranks, building a career that reflects both talent and relentless dedication. From… -
Student Success Drew Forster Talks Going Indie With His New Short ‘The Hermit’ For InFocus Film School Film Production graduate Drew Forster, going the indie route felt like a perfect move. He embraced the freedom to tell his stories, his way. Not long after graduating from… -
Student Success Chenneth Weeraratne Catches Fire at Sundar Prize Film Festival Read more about InFocus Film School alumni Chenneth Weeraratne's success post graduation and his film 'Female and Furious' being screened at Sundar Prize Film Festival! -
Student Success Enrique Martinez Piña: How Film School in Canada Helped Launch His Career in Mexico Discover how studying at InFocus Film School in Canada helped Enrique Martinez Piña succeed in Mexico’s film and TV industry as a producer and writer. -
Student Success Shanthini Balasubramanian Wins Best First-Time Director at MAMM for Velvet Secrets Discover how Shanthini Balasubramanian's award-winning film Velvet Secrets redefines generational narratives. Learn how InFocus Film School shaped this Tamil-Canadian filmmaker's creative journey into winning the Best Director Award at the Vancouver Asain Film Festival (VAFF) -
Student Success Anuruddha Jayasinghe Directs Liberating Debut Feature ‘Dhara’ in Sri Lanka InFocus Film School Film Production Program graduate Anuruddha Jayasinghe makes his directorial debut with the film 'Dhara', a story of strength and resilience, set against the backdrop of Sri Lanka’s complex socio-political landscape. -
Student Success Aharon Jinjihashvili Celebrates High Octane Cinema with CRANK Film Festival Interview with CRANK International Action Film Festival founder and InFocus Film School alumnus Aharon Jinjihashvili. We discuss his love for action films and how he plans to bring high-octane movies back to the bring screen. -
Guides + How-Tos How To Film With Green Screen So you want to use a green screen in your next film project! By learning how to film with green screen, filmmakers are creating worlds with an unbelievable sense of realism. You can take advantage of its increasing accessibility with the tips and tricks in this guide! -
Guides + How-Tos How to Use Camera Lenses in Film An in-depth analysis of the artistic approach to using camera lenses as a filmmaker. As told by Canadian Director John Pozer and Canadian Cinematographer Devan Scott. Learn techniques, tips and acquire inspiration for making your lens a key part of your story. -
Understanding the Industry What is a Creative Producer? The producer is involved in just about every aspect. But the stigma is that the exhausting job is thankless, and unfortunately, not very creative. - Understanding the Industry What is Auteur Theory in Filmmaking? In short, an Auteur is an artist who applies a high amount of stylistic control over their craft. In the case of Auteur Filmmaking, this would be the director.
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Understanding the Industry The Art of Production Design: Who, Why, & How “Generally speaking, I start with the character,” explains Charles Whiteway Wilkinson, “I think who's room is this? Who are they? What do they do? Do they have kids? Are they single/married? Old/young? From here I determine the era, colours, quality of furniture, artwork, photograph, etc.”
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