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FILMQUILL
MAGAZINE
The FilmQuill Online Magazine is a collection of short essays, reviews and editorials submitted by filmmakers, festival organizers and film enthusiasts associated with the Blackbird Film Festival.
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5 Tips for Successfully Submitting Your Film to Festivals
5 Tips for Successfully Submitting Your Film to Festivals from a Programmer's perspective.
Sam Avery
8 min read
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Be brave. Fall forward.
After the loss of her brother, a filmmaker learns how to turn pain and vulnerability into courage with help from a colorful stranger.
Caroline Macfarlane
5 min read
154
FILMS THAT SHAPE US: Best In Show
Through the characters of Gerry and Cookie Fleck, actor and writer Allie Leonard finds inspiration from the 2000 mockumentary, BEST IN SHOW.
Allie Leonard
4 min read
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The Oscars: Disabled
While the 93rd Academy Awards includes some victories, opportunities in film for people with disabilities remain few and far between...
Carl Hansen
4 min read
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BREAKING INTO ACTING IN 7 STEPS
Working actresses, Brooke Trantor and Chelsea Gonzalez, outline their 7 STEPS to starting your acting career in the heart of Los Angeles.
Chelsea & Brooke
6 min read
251
FILMS THAT SHAPE US: Hotel Rwanda
At 16, Dr. Ficarra saw Hotel Rwanda in the theater and the experience would alter her perspective on the world and change her life forever.
Julie Ficarra, Ph.D.
4 min read
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MULTIPLE HATS: Embracing Multi-Hyphenate Hollywood
In an industry where so many creatives are becoming multi-hyphenates, it can be intimidating to those who defined themselves with one label.
Brooke Trantor
3 min read
147
CALL (CRY) for FILMS (HELP)
In 2020, an unusual amount of film about suicide were submitted to Blackbird... What does say about the effects of COVID19 on filmmakers?
Blackbird Film Festival
4 min read
108
Working With Kid Actors: A Field Guide for the Uninitiated
Working with kids may come with challenges but that's no reason to avoid including them and their unique perspectives on the world.
Nicola Rose
4 min read
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Give Spike His Flowers
Before the mainstream embraced his work, Spike Lee was fearlessly making films that gave many a voice in the darkness.
Christopher Ortega
2 min read
125
Don't Let a Bad Idea Get in the Way of a Good Time
Unlike other art forms, filmmaking requires a group of people. It’s not a solitary pursuit... Or is it?
Lars Fuchs
11 min read
196
ADAPTATION (2002) - Greatest Script?
Adaptation is one of those films that MUST be watched many times to truly appreciate the brilliance of Kaufman's writing.
Sam Avery
5 min read
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5 Things I Wish I Knew When Making My First Short Film
About to make your first short film? Here are some things I learned the hard way and some advice to take with you as you begin this journey!
Chelsea Gonzalez
5 min read
2,167
Introducing the FILMQUILL Online Magazine
Each year, Blackbird has the privilege of working with many amazingly talented independent filmmakers, actors and creators with diverse...
FilmQuill Online Magazine
1 min read
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