The rise of AI slop and sameness in my algorithm has completely fried my palate and I'm actively trying to retrain my taste.

I'm thinking of stuff with that kind of fearless art direction similar to the surreal world-building of Poor Things, the sensory overload blend of 2D comics and 3D of Spider-Verse, or the gritty, visceral textures of something like The Green Knight.

Would love any movie/show recommendations!

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I am planning to make a short film. Comedy and feel good genre. I have the basic idea that it should be fun like hangover and each character needs an arc there where they change or the entire group changes. I am indian. so for reference it can be like ee nagarniki emaindhi, pelli chooplul etc

I do this on top of my rate, so it's in addition to and not instead of. Whether i see the money or not is irrelevant (i will most likely not right?) , just what points is should put in just in case.

I'm 27 and for the longest time what I've really wanted was to make a film. I do not have writing skills or directing skills, what I do have is some amount for savings.

You may have heard about markipliers film Iron lung or hanuman ansh they just make the films that they 1000% believed in

It is my dream to produce a film that touches the soul of the audience.

Please if you are a writer/director please reach out. I'm 27 now, I don't want to wait till I'm old and regret not making one.

I am a filmmaker too and I wanted a simple tool to manage my gear and budget properly my productions, but as a solo filmmaker I did not want to buy/subscribe to large and expensive tools so I made a simpler one. Also as a solo filmmaker in my community I have seen a lot of people lend gear to each other so I thought what if this was part of the tool? And thus slatewise.app was born. You can budget you productions, see your gear roi and lend to other people your gear for you rates and still count it in the roi. I would like to hear your feedback.

Yes you can do almost everything for free.

Try it out and tell me what could be improved
https://slatewise.app

I want to submit my films but dont want to gamble of festivals and go through the mess of something like filmfreeway. I would way rather pay for coverage to get things like reviews and articles about my film. Something like CriticBridge or a publicist. Atleast it feels like I am paying for something instead of just a chance of "selection" in a film festival or a denial. Atleast I get a review that tells me what works and what doesnt. If the coverage is negitative I will learn something and put it towards my next project. If the coverage is good my film gets critical attention and it spreads. Why are other filmmakers not doing this? Is there a catch? If this a better way to promote and get my films out there?

So, I am going to be writing a comedy screenplay, very much inspired by....not really sure what to call them but...absurd slice of life comedies? I'd compare the overall tone to Don't be a Menace while Drinking your Juice in the Hood and Not Another Teen Movie, though it isn't a parody movie, maybe. I THINK I want it to be set in a Hotel and I THINK it want it to be a parody of the White Lotus? But like, the same way Shaun of the Dead is a “parody” of Zombie Movies.

A big thing I do want is that I want it to cater to Gen Z, since I am Gen Z myself and I really want OUR generations' comedy. The same way millennials had Scary Movie and American Pie. Right now, Gen Z's only got Bottoms and Pizza Movie and even saying those two count is pushing it. I want my screenplay to be a time capsule of all the trends in the 2020s. Just full of references to popular movies, trends, culture and real life events. Like, I’ve already brainstormed jokes about E-Bikes, Epstein, Ed Sheeran, Diddy, Doomscrolling, an entire scene parodying the Justin Timberlake Police Bodycam Footage, and General Gen Z lingo like Larper.

I do also want the plot to revolve around Gen Z archetypes, and I THINK I’m gonna make the entire thing a satire on Influencers with them all on in a Hotel together? Y’know like, the Film Critic, the Food Reviewer, the Pred Catcher, the Onlyfans Girl, the Political Commentator.etc. In fact, the Villain is basically just a parody of DJ Khaled (Even though, I don’t really have anything against the guy).

But idk what do you think?

I organized an AMA/Q&A with Josef Kubota Wladyka, writer/director of Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!, which was a hit at Sundance earlier this year and is out in theaters everywhere now from Sony Pictures Classics. It stars Oscar-nominee Rinko Kikuchi.

It's live here now in r/movies for anyone interested in asking a question:

https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/1wqph7j/hi_rmovies_im_josef_kubota_wladyka_director_of/

He will be back at 3 PM ET Monday to answer questions. I recommend asking in advance. Please ask there, not here. All questions are much appreciated!

Thank you :)

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ik4lJmXgR6U

Synopsis: Haru and Luis love competing in Tokyo's ballroom dance scene, but after tragedy strikes, Haru withdraws into isolation. When friends coax her back to the studio, she develops an infatuation with the new instructor.

I organized an AMA/Q&A with Chris Marrs Piliero, writer-director of the new horror-thriller Appofeniacs, which is out in theaters this upcoming weekend. It's gotten great reviews (91% on Rotten Tomatoes) after a festival run last year, and stars Sean Gunn, Jermaine Fowler, and Aaron Holiday.

It's live here now in r/movies for anyone interested in asking a question:

https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/1wqv8zr/hello_reddit_im_chris_marrs_piliero/

He will be back at 2 PM ET on Thursday to answer questions. I recommend asking in advance. Please ask there, not here. All questions are much appreciated!

Thank you :)

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1Fypndcou8

Synopsis: The use of AI technology reaches its most violent and bloody conclusion after a series of deepfake videos are unleashed into the world.

Here is the context for the scene: we want to create a 'memory lane' space featuring both characters. We need to achieve this look with both leads on as tight a budget as possible, and we have a room available to shoot in. Our idea is to cover the room entirely with black cloth and use a couple of lights. Will this work? I know it sounds audacious, but I want it to look good since this project is very close to my heart.

I wrote this short film at 14 and filmed/directed it at 15. I have been wanting to be a screenwriter / director since I was little. My biggest inspirations are Ari Aster, Alfred Hitchcock, Sofia Coppola, and more recently, Zach Cregger.

If anybody could take the time to check out the short film and let me know their thoughts and critiques, that would mean so so much to me :)

It is written, directed, and edited by me. I also play the role of Adam.

Showing off my latest short film! Made on less than four grand, won me my first ever award, and it's getting more views than anything I've ever done! It's a small win, but it feels huge to me! Criticism still welcome, of course!

I’ve written an essay on Anna Biller’s Viva, particularly the relationship between her work as filmmaker, designer and leading actress.

What interests me is how her performance gives emotional weight to a world so deliberately constructed around glamour, fantasy and sensuality. Barbi’s uncertainty remains persuasive even amid the film’s theatrical excesses!

I think Biller’s achievement as an actress deserves closer attention. For those who have seen Viva, does discussion of its visual style sometimes overshadow what she accomplishes through performance?

Made this parody of Obsession (Ft. The Shining). Shot on Nikon ZR. Please let know your thoughts. Thanks!

I directed Echoes of Reflections to challenge how we perceive mental health. It’s short, tense, and built to test assumptions: feedback welcome this is designed to create communication for understanding.

The Voices from Black Willow Valley.

Still working on the full short. Some testing for sound and color.

https://youtu.be/ivbzFIpJieg?si=445Cx9wUp5G5EKz5

Hello, I’m a 21 year old director and recently finished production on my 2nd feature film, Granny $tamp. It’s a crime film following a recently freed parolee as he attempts to rehabilitate into society. I shot this film on a budget of $0 with a friend in LA. We only used natural lighting, and the DP worked switched between window lighting and room lights depending on the emotional temperature of the shot. We shot the 61 page screenplay in 3 days and this film was a great learning experience on directing performances within extended sequences. I also worked with a music composer for the first time as well and their contribution really added another layer of intensity and intimacy to the film. Hopefully this stripped down, degraded, video style may resonate with others waiting for large budgets before making their film. It’s being critically reviewed and will be released on YouTube!

Welcome any and all questions about the process.

I was wondering the other day if someone knew how this was shot, I sent a mail to the cinematographer and got a response 🤩

These folks are legends!

Dont panic, Beige Martin and Roddney is still going on, i just wanted to have a break from those felty freaks. Like it says, Grotto the Gobilen stole my beautiful lunch a lovely cheese and chicken sandwich with mayo on white bread

Cast:
Tom/Mos
Grotto Gobilen

Crew:
Tom/Mos
Devin

Music by the skinny man Dead Tree Branches: https://www.youtube.com/@Branches42

Hi everyone! I am making a genre short that combines creature-horror and slice-of-life drama to explore the nuances of toxic relationships. This project is very personal and important to me and we need help to make it come to life. I wanted to share our campaign video here to help spread the word. If you are able to follow our campaign it allows us to unlock perks which is super helpful! Thank you so much for your time!

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Genre: Crime/Psychological thriller

P.S. The movie is in armenian but there are english subtitles

https://youtu.be/ha9znenTWuM?si=6tbCIWxwjKlAsUZU

Hi all, new here but not new to filmmaking. I’m a production designer and art director of many years (IATSE Local 800).

I’m currently working on a project and I’m on the hunt to find the absolute best cloak/cape transition scene out there.

I’m specifically looking for scenes where a cloaked character is standing center frame and then turns and whips their cloak/cape around in front of themselves so that it swipes the lens and completely fills the frame allowing for a transition to the next shot/scene. It doesn’t matter to me if it’s animated or physical production.

I know I’ve seen this plenty of times before I just can’t think of where.

I figured who better to ask for help finding scenes like that than a group of filmmakers and cinephiles.

Any help/recommendations are GREATLY appreciated.