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Film tips

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

Lidia Mínguez: how to relaunch your acting career in 90 daysCareer stalled? Lidia Mínguez gives us 3 keys to relaunching your acting profile in 90 days: material, social media and training.
What does a production company look for in behind-the-scenes photos?Making-of or stills? Ade explains what production companies look for in on-set photography and why it matters so much to the crew.
How important is photo retouching to a film’s final look?Ade looks at the difference between retouching making-of photos and stills: when to aim for truth and when for visual consistency with the film.
Does your film project need its own Instagram account?Do you prefer to create a separate identity for each work, or do you focus on building your brand as a creator?
Leadership on set: how to lead a crew with humility, according to Sento MMSento MM looks at technical leadership in film and why humility and listening to the crew are key to a successful shoot.
The invisible language: why the colour palette is the soul of your art directionÁngela Manzano reveals the power of the colour palette and how to use production design to convey real emotions and feelings on screen.
What is the most common visual mistake in low-budget projects?Does your project look «cheap»? Ángela Manzano reveals why art direction is the key to multiplying the visual value of your film.
Warning signs at a castingLidia Mínguez looks at the signs of a badly organised casting. Learn to recognise professional processes with Alicante Light Film.
What does a showreel need to be competitive?Is your showreel an endless catalogue? Lidia Mínguez shows you how to choose your best looks to improve your chances at any casting.

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