Xavier Dolléans, DP for SKAM, describes how FilmConvert helps complete the look for the hit French TV series. Give us a bit of detail about yourself – background, profession, how you got into filmmaking and your current role I’m Xavier Dolleans, a French director of photography. I work on fictional formats, independent TV series, and feature… Continue reading SKAM France – Xavier Dolléans
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Not Alone in Here – David F Sandberg
David F. Sandberg is an acclaimed horror director on the rise in Hollywood, and his Youtube channel Ponysmasher is an incredible resource for practical filmmaking advice and inspiration. During the pandemic lockdown, David has kept his creative skills honed by making short films, the latest of which is Not Alone in Here, which he made… Continue reading Not Alone in Here – David F Sandberg
Guardians of Ua Huka – Ben Cherry
Ben Cherry is a natural history filmmaker with his own production company, Wild Cherry Media. His latest film takes viewers to remote island of Ua Huka in French Polynesia. Tuhuna is a guardian, working with the community to preserve all aspects of island life and conserve it for the next generation. Ben Cherry interview Give us a… Continue reading Guardians of Ua Huka – Ben Cherry
Entering the Unkown – Daichi Sakane
A young boy wants to follow the steps of his father and become a cosmonaut. Watch: Entering the Unknown Interview with the creators Daichi Sakane: My name is Daichi Sakane and I’m a 21-year director, producer, and visual effects artist based in Los Angeles. I have had a strong interest in the motion picture industry… Continue reading Entering the Unkown – Daichi Sakane
Blood From Stone – Geoff Ryan
Geoff Ryan’s genre-defying new feature film, ‘Blood From Stone’ debuts in June 2020. Below, Geoff describes his textbook indie success story, from the germ of an idea in high school, to assembling a crack team of collaborators, getting distributors on-board, and stretching a micro-budget to encompass a 28 day shoot in three cities, 20+ locations, and… Continue reading Blood From Stone – Geoff Ryan
Robert Peak – User Showcase
Robert Peak has been making films since he was old enough to pick up his parents’ VHS camera. This music video for The Midnight was a passion project that his roommate, director Trevor Hancock, developed on a free evening. Robert Peak – the interview I have been working in film with my childhood best friend, fellow… Continue reading Robert Peak – User Showcase
Pistachio – Tom Edkins user showcase
Tom Edkins, makes films that are exciting, playful, and heartfelt. His recent short film, ‘Pistachio’, is about an evangelical father who sends his two children door to door, trying to sell their faith to an unwilling community, until an encounter with an isolated farmer brings new perspective to all four lives. Tom Edkins We shot… Continue reading Pistachio – Tom Edkins user showcase
Best Music Video – FilmConvert Competition 2019
Pierre Ponchant won Best Music Video in the FilmConvert Competition 2019, as chosen by Ted Sims of Indy Mogul. Ted said for him it was the most “visually stunning of the films, and I’m a sucker for a little animation/live-action crossover.” Pierre Ponchant Give us a bit of detail about yourself – background, profession, how… Continue reading Best Music Video – FilmConvert Competition 2019
Dangerous to Know – FilmConvert User Showcase
Dangerous to Know is a cerebral psychological thriller film from acclaimed author David Simpson. https://youtu.be/k90vAQcRqkE Give us a bit of detail about yourself – background, profession, how you got into filmmaking and your current role Most people know me either for my novels or my TEDx talk on AI and the technological singularity. I’ve got… Continue reading Dangerous to Know – FilmConvert User Showcase
Best Documentary – FilmConvert Competition 2019
Dmitry Gubin’s profile of pianist Stephen Ridley won Best Documentary at the FilmConvert Competition 2019: “With his incredible charisma and musical energy, he charges everyone he meets on his way. His fate is a vivid example of the fact that a person is able to create his desired future in spite of life circumstances.” “His… Continue reading Best Documentary – FilmConvert Competition 2019