In the city of Cannes, May is the 'month of the movie.' The Cannes Film Festival is the crossroads of international cinema and anybody can submit a film for consideration. It brings together the toasts of the town and those who are just starting out.
You'd think that everyone that works in Hollywood is filthy rich, but the reality is that the film industry doesn't pay most of its employees more than any other. However, some people are making out like bandits. See more »
It's time to step into the time machine and travel back through history. Of course, if you hope to survive, you're going to want to separate what you actually learned in history class from all the historical inaccuracies in the movies. See more »
A good Hollywood blockbuster should be able to defray much of its cost in post-production -- think ticket sales, DVD rentals and merchandising contracts. But an expensive movie also needs some money to start out with. Where does it come from? See more »
AVID editing machines are the editing machine of choice for all television shows and movies that come out of Hollywood. Learn more about these amazing machines in this article. See more »
There's no easy way to becoming a movie director. It takes education, experience and a lot of contacts. Learn more about becoming a movie director in this article. See more »
Did you ever wonder how they picked those actors and actresses for your favorite movie? A casting director did most of that work. What goes into casting a movie, and how do you become a casting director? See more »
"Tropic Thunder" had a distinct look and feel to it. But how did they manage to get that authentic war-movie feel to it? Enter the Cinematographer. See more »
Digital matte painters bring some of your favorite movies to life. Check out this article to learn more about digital matte painters! See more »
When filming a movie, the sound and the images are recorded and stored separately with different devices. After filming the challenge is to synchronize those two recordings. Learn how a clapperboard is used in movie production. See more »
Hollywood, Motown and everywhere in between are rife with drama. Entertainers need lawyers to protect their patented moves, melodies and movie-star good looks. But what exactly do lawyers in Tinseltown do? See more »
