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Behind the Scenes With The Sundance Director's Lab - Putting Your Script In Front of a Lens


Watch this terrific chapter from the Sundance Director’s Lab wherein Lab Fellow Alejandro Landes faces the visual challenges of shooting his story. A terrific insight for developing indie filmmakers!

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Working With The Actor - Sundance Institute Directors Lab Mini Doc


“Get behind the cameras of Sundance Institute’s Directors Lab. First and foremost, actors must trust their directors. See how Lab Fellow Jonathan Wysocki learns to engage with his actors to push his script from the page to the screen. “

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Watch the Short Film That Inspired the Oscar Nominated Feature Half Nelson


Film Title: Gowanus, Brooklyn
Year: 2004
Logline: A young girl investigates her curious teacher’s life in the short that inspired the Oscar-nominated film “Half Nelson.” Winner of the Short Filmmaking Award at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival.

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The Best Way To Improve Your Short Films, Is To Learn From Short Films

I Love Sarah Jane

Short film written by Spencer Susser & David Michôd. Directed by Spencer Susser.
Cast: Brad Ashby, Mia Wasikowska, Vladimir Matrovic, Beau South, Peter Yacoub, Richard Mueck, Anton Enus.
Logline: Ah, young love. The air seems clearer. The sun seems brighter. There’s a spring in the [...]