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Filmmakers, Film Genres, and Film Characters

Alfred Hitchcock

"The Master of Suspense"

Sir Alfred Hitchcock directed over 60 films spanning more than half a century. With a distinctive style, both in front and behind the camera, his movies have influenced generations of filmmakers. Watching classic scenes from "Rear Window", "North by Northwest", "Psycho" and "The Birds" we discover what made Hitchcock, "the master of suspense".

Chaplin and Keaton

"The Little Tramp vs. the Great Stone Face"

In a debate almost as old as cinema, the audience has asked the question, "Who do you like better?". Charles Chaplin's "little tramp" was the most famous and recognized character the world over. Buster Keaton's "great stone face" and his unparalleled talent for stunts amazed audiences young and old. The two greatest stars of the silent era, the legacy of their films ("The Kid", "The General", "Steamboat Bill, Jr." and "City Lights"), and the debate about who we love more, lives on.

Film Noir

"The Stuff that Dreams are Made Of"

During Hollywood's Golden Age, at the height of the studio system, a new breed of crime drama began to emerge. These dark tales with an equally stark look told the stories of men and women living in the shadows and the underbelly of society. Classic stories like "The Maltese Falcon", "Double Indemnity", "The Killers", and "Night and the City" changed filmmaking forever with characters who risked everything for "the stuff that dreams are made of".

Frankenstein

"From James Whale to Guillermo Del'Toro"

Frankenstein...

Movies

Short Films

"The Magic and Mystery of the Short"

In the age of independent cinema, most directors learn the craft of filmmaking by creating short films. These tiny works of art are beautiful, exciting, haunting, hysterical, and inspiring. Watch a selection of award-winning short films and get some insight into how these mini modern classics are created.

The Strange Dark

"The Strange Dark"

The Strange Dark

Lessons

Get Started Writing Your First Screenplay

"Writing Your First Screenplay"

Writing Your First Screenplay

Shooting Your First Short Film for Teens

"Filmmaking for Teens"

Filmmaking for Teens.