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
Best Travel Film – From Mestia to Ushguli – FilmConvert Competition 2019
Johann Böhmer’s film ‘From Mestia to Ushguli’ won Best Travel Film in the FilmConvert Competition 2019. Johann Böhmer Interview Give us a bit of detail about yourself – background, profession, how you got into filmmaking and your current role Since my childhood, I have a close relationship with my grandpa, who had been a DP… Continue reading Best Travel Film – From Mestia to Ushguli – FilmConvert Competition 2019
Best Commercial/Corporate Film – Jian Zhi Zhang – FilmConvert Competition 2019
Jian Zhi Zhang‘s film ‘Viborg Katedralskole’ won Best Corporate/Commercial Film at the FIlmConvert Competition 2019. Jian Zhi Zhang interview In 2018, I graduated from a Danish film/media school called Multiplatform Storytelling & Production. During my study, I did some small freelance-projects such as promo-videos and commercials. In one of our semesters, I got an internship at… Continue reading Best Commercial/Corporate Film – Jian Zhi Zhang – FilmConvert Competition 2019
Best Wedding Film – FilmConvert Competition 2019
Arran Kenny’s wedding film “You’ve made me see life differently’ was selected as the Best Wedding Film for the FilmConvert Competition 2019. Arran Kenny interview I started shooting weddings a couple of years ago after graduating from university with a law degree and deciding that I wanted to do something a little less soulless. While… Continue reading Best Wedding Film – FilmConvert Competition 2019
Chris Boyes – Drone/Aerial Photography Specialist
Chris Boyes began his career as a camera assistant with the BBC in 1998, and has worked as a DP on commercials and short films for over 20 years. After a few jobs as an aerial camera operator, he rediscovered his passion for filming and in the last three years has specialized in aerial cinematography… Continue reading Chris Boyes – Drone/Aerial Photography Specialist
Best Creative Film – FilmConvert Competition 2019
‘Trans Am’ by Nicholas Andrews was selected as the Best Creative film for the FilmConvert Competition 2019. Judge Ryan Connolly said the film had ” a very clear and strong sense of tone. The direction was very well done, great cinematography and solid performances. Really terrific opener too.” Nicholas Andrews interview Give us a bit of… Continue reading Best Creative Film – FilmConvert Competition 2019
There Comes a Knocking – Ryan Connolly and Andy DeVries
Ryan Connolly’s new short film ‘There Comes a Knocking’ is a proof-of-concept for a full-length feature film. Ryan and colorist Andy DeVries talked to FilmConvert about his visual concepts for the film and how they were realized in the color grade. Ryan Connolly and Andy DeVries interview Give us a bit of detail about yourself… Continue reading There Comes a Knocking – Ryan Connolly and Andy DeVries
FilmConvert Panasonic S1H Camera Profile
Panasonic New Zealand was generous enough to lend us the new Panasonic S1H for profiling, so we took it to the Zealandia Ecosanctuary in Wellington, New Zealand, near FilmConvert HQ, to test it out. The FilmConvert camera pack for the Panasonic S1H is available for free to download from www.filmconvert.com/camera-packs. The camera pack is compatible… Continue reading FilmConvert Panasonic S1H Camera Profile
Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K camera profile
Get the new Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K profile from www.filmconvert.com/camera-packs The BMPCC6K came out of nowhere to become one of the most talked-about digital cinema cameras of 2019. With its Super35mm sensor, and potential for 6K BRaw capture, it’s a perfect match for filmmakers looking for exceptional image quality and flexibility to reframe… Continue reading Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K camera profile
‘The Barrel’, Aldous Harding – User Showcase
Martin Sagadin discusses the creative approach towards shooting the music video for Adous Harding’s new single, ‘The Barrel’. Martin Sagadin – interview Give us a bit of detail about yourself – background, profession, how you got into filmmaking and your current role I’m a genderqueer filmmaker, from Slovenia originally, but have been living and working… Continue reading ‘The Barrel’, Aldous Harding – User Showcase