Film Theory

Color is more than just visual in filmmaking. It's a powerful storytelling tool. It's an unspoken language that conveys emotions. It foreshadows events and shapes our perception of characters and their worlds. Among the spectrum of hues, red stands out. Red is a particularly potent force. It's the color…

Prepare to step behind the camera and into the captivating world of The Perfect Couple, a Netflix series that seamlessly intertwines mystery and suspense with breathtaking cinematography. This visually stunning production is the result of the combined talents of co-directors of photography, Shane Hurlbut,…

The multi-talented Rudy Mancuso visits the Filmmakers Academy studio to discuss his directorial debut, Música. Premiering at the esteemed South by Southwest Film Festival and now available for audiences to experience on Amazon Prime Video, Música marks a significant landmark in Rudy's creative journey. This…

The science of color in film is a fundamental pillar of the visual experience. No matter if it's the black and white of a noir or the kaleidoscopic bokeh in a romantic drama, all the types of color in film evoke a unique reaction in the audience.  Filmmakers rely on color theory when devising the…

Asteroid City is a film that’s not so much about extraterrestrial contact in a desert town as it is about humanity's deep desire for universal meaning — and the connection between the actor and their character.  Moreover, one can take away how the art of theatrical storytelling is a collective…