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Learning · Film tips

Film tips

Practical advice to grow in the craft: acting, directing, production, sound and art.

Short filmBuilding a crew, with El Chico del 13Sam and Sento from El Chico del 13 share their experience of working on film projects and reflect on the people who make up the crew.
El Chico del 13 on short films and collaborative projectsEl Chico del 13 talk about something very valuable: collaborative or very low-budget projects, the difficulties, the choices…
What does it take to work in production on a big shoot?When the pace picks up and many departments are working at once, production has to keep everything moving.
What qualities do you need to work in film production?A lot happens on set, with unexpected problems in different departments that very often end up landing directly on Production.
Creative solutions from the art department on setWe talk to Ángela Manzano about something the art department deals with all the time, however much planning has been done beforehand.
How do you balance creativity and profitability in a film or video production?Except for projects aimed at experimenting, building a portfolio or backing a piece without seeking a direct return, every production needs to find a balance.
The importance of pre-production in filmA shoot starts long before the first camera is switched on. Pre-production is one of the most important stages.
How is film costume prepared to withstand heat, movement and action?Behind every garment there is technical work designed so it can keep up with the pace of a shoot and its long days.
Sonia Marcos: what is the toughest unexpected problem you have had to solve on a shoot?Last-minute changes, logistical problems, delays, surprises… they are part of everyday life on any shoot. The difference is in how you handle them.
David Fuentes: how do you convince a brand that sound matters in its advert?We asked David Fuentes, a sound designer who has worked on campaigns for brands such as Ford, Coca-Cola and El Pozo.
What can experience in fashion photography bring to a film shoot?Technique can be learned, but responsibility, organisation and commitment to the team are the qualities of a good professional.
A casting is not an examA casting is not an exam, it is a search. If you are not chosen for a role, it does not necessarily mean your audition went badly.

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