Category: Film & Media - Page 15

Joel Chanca - 12 Dec, 2025

Toronto International Film Festival Guide: Premieres and Awards Season

The Toronto International Film Festival kicks off awards season with premieres that shape Oscar races. Learn which films are contenders, how to attend without a ticket, and why TIFF matters more than any other festival.

Joel Chanca - 12 Dec, 2025

Data Tools for Small Theaters: How Analytics Guide Indie Film Booking Decisions

Small theaters are surviving by using simple data tools to understand their audiences and book indie films that actually sell. Learn how analytics, not guesswork, is preserving art-house cinema one screening at a time.

Joel Chanca - 11 Dec, 2025

IMAX and Large-Format Cinematography: Technical Requirements Explained

IMAX and large-format cinematography demand native 15/70mm film, specialized cameras, and precise lighting. Learn the technical requirements that make IMAX visuals unmatched in resolution, brightness, and immersion.

Joel Chanca - 11 Dec, 2025

Diversity Fatigue: Why Film Culture Is Pushing Back - And What Really Matters

Diversity fatigue in film isn't about rejecting inclusion - it's about rejecting empty gestures. Learn why audiences are turning away from performative diversity and what real change looks like behind the scenes.

Joel Chanca - 11 Dec, 2025

Film Festivals as Distribution Opportunities: Using Premieres for Sales

Film festivals are not just for awards-they're key marketplaces for indie film sales. Learn how to use premieres to secure distribution deals, work with sales agents, and turn festival buzz into real revenue.

Joel Chanca - 11 Dec, 2025

Toronto International Film Festival: North American Premieres and Oscar Previews

The Toronto International Film Festival is the most reliable launchpad for Oscar contenders. See which 2025 North American premieres are shaping up as awards season favorites-and why TIFF matters more than any other film festival.

Joel Chanca - 11 Dec, 2025

Rotten Tomatoes vs Metacritic: Which Film Review Aggregator Actually Matters?

Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic both summarize movie reviews, but they calculate scores differently. Learn how each works, why they give different ratings, and which one to trust for your next movie pick.

Joel Chanca - 10 Dec, 2025

Comment Sections: Managing Film Community Discourse

Managing film comment sections means balancing open discussion with respectful boundaries. Learn how to reduce toxicity, highlight quality insights, and turn comments into meaningful community dialogue.

Joel Chanca - 10 Dec, 2025

Outlining Screenplays: From Logline to Detailed Film Beat Sheet

Learn how to build a strong screenplay outline from a simple logline to a detailed 15-beat sheet. This step-by-step guide helps writers structure compelling stories before writing dialogue.

Joel Chanca - 10 Dec, 2025

Child Actor Transitions: How to Support Teens Moving to Adult Roles in Cinema

Supporting teen actors as they move from child roles to adult ones in cinema requires early preparation, new skills, and emotional resilience. Learn how real families and industry shifts are helping young performers survive-and thrive-beyond their child star years.

Joel Chanca - 10 Dec, 2025

Asexual and Aromantic Characters in Contemporary Films

Asexual and aromantic characters are finally appearing in contemporary films, challenging the idea that love must be romantic or sexual. These stories offer validation, visibility, and a new way to understand connection.

Joel Chanca - 10 Dec, 2025

Exhibition Costs: Understanding Theater Operations and Film Rentals

Exhibition costs for movie theaters are driven by film rentals and operational expenses. Learn how much theaters pay for new releases, where the real money goes, and how independent cinemas stay profitable in 2025.