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Brandon Beckner

Evan Peters: The Rising Star of Hollywood

Evan Peters is a name that needs no introduction in Hollywood. He's one of the most talented actors of his generation, and his...

Brandon Beckner

Editing Dialogue in Movies and Short Films: Techniques and Tips from Hollywood Editors

Learn how professional Hollywood editors create great acting performances and improve pacing and rhythm in movies and short films by...

Brandon Beckner

Achieving the State of Flow: How to Boost Creativity When Editing

Discover techniques and habits that help video editors achieve the state of flow, allowing them to boost creativity and produce their...

Brandon Beckner

WHERE DOES CREATIVITY COME FROM?

Foreword to Brandon Beckner's CREATIVE SUCCESS IN SHOW BUSINESS by Steve Sobel. Where does creativity come from? It’s such a simple...

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ACTRESS NEXT DOOR. An Interview with Marci Miller.

This interview appears in the just released two-volume book CREATIVE SUCCESS IN SHOW BUSINESS: Conversations with Actors, Musicians,...

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JAGGED LITTLE PRODUCER: AN INTERVIEW WITH VIVEK J. TIWARY

This interview appears in the just released two-volume book CREATIVE SUCCESS IN SHOW BUSINESS: Conversations with Actors, Musicians,...

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FROM CONCEPT TO FINISHED FILM: A step-by-step guide for making your first feature film. Part 2

In Part 1 we discussed how knowing your WHY is the most important question to ask yourself before launching forward with any artistic...

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FROM CONCEPT TO FINISHED FILM: A step-by-step guide for making your first feature film. Part 1.

So you want to make a movie but just can't figure out how to start? Perhaps you have an idea but you're not sure how to turn that idea...

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PARALLEL WORLDS: A Filmmaker's Journey. Or: How I Made a million dollar movie for $40K.

A blog series chronicling the 12-year journey that led a filmmaker from losing everything to the making of his passion project: An...