Author: CinemaMix 360

Amelia Alworden (right) edits episodes of “It’s Always Sunny” with Rashida Jones (left). Photo: Courtesy of Amelia Allwarden (right); Apple+TV. Rob Field Amelia Allwarden’s journey into film editing began with a childhood fascination with storytelling. “I’ve loved movies and books since I was a kid,” she said. This passion intensified when she stumbled across the bonus features on the Harry Potter DVDs, where she discovered a section called “The Magic of Editing.” This feature allowed her to re-edit scenes and witness the profound impact of editing choices. From that moment on, Amelia was hooked. She didn’t get into the film…

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As an acting coach and audition expert, I help people get into the top drama schools in the world every year. One of the common questions I get asked is from the audition panel about “Icebreaker.” Let’s imagine you meet your audition panel for the first time on Zoom. The first thing they want to do is put you at ease. The two most common questions are “How are you?” and “Where are you from?”. Stick to a yes answer to “How are you?” They don’t really want to know that you’re nervous as hell, so don’t tell them. This…

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Arguably the most misleading advice given to emerging filmmakers is to make their work “original.” Break new ground and do something you’ve never done before… While this advice sounds good on the surface—and is often well-intentioned—it also completely misses the point. When someone tells you to be original, their entire focus is on the results. And the process required to get there is not touched upon at all. It follows that to create something truly original, you must avoid taking inspiration from other films or works that may interest you. But avoiding the work of great filmmakers and artists is…

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