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Sometimes it’s hard to come up with a fresh idea that fits a contest theme. Where do you find inspiration? Do you brainstorm alone, with friends, or start from visuals or music?

I’m curious to hear what others do to grab attention in video contests. Do you focus more on story, visuals, editing style, or something else entirely? What’s helped you get noticed?

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thin Line Fest Opens 2026 Documentary Film Submission Season — October 1 through January 20, 2026 DENTON, TX — Thin Line Fest — Texas’ longest running documentary film festival — has officially opened submissions for its 2026 Documentary Film Program. The submission window...

🎬 New On-Demand Course Just Released! Missed our live webinar “Virtual Shadowing: Navigating Television Production – Production Stage, Part 2” with Patrick Cady, ASC and surprise guest actor DaJuan Johnson? You can now watch it anytime for just $12.95! 👉 Start watching now...

🎬 New On-Demand Course Just Released! Missed our live webinar “Virtual Shadowing: Navigating Television Production – On Set with the DP, Part 1” with Patrick Cady, ASC and surprise guest cinematographer Paul Elliott? You can now watch it anytime for just $12.95! 👉 Start watching now...

Denton, Texas: Thin Line Fest, the longest running documentary film festival in Texas, returns March 18 to 22, 2026, bringing together filmmakers, musicians, and photographers for five days of creativity, discovery, and connection. Known for celebrating stories that live in the in-between...

That’s amazing, Dustin! Congratulations on the 5-year anniversary and on Catalyst becoming a finalist! That’s a huge accomplishment!! I love the black-and-white silent-style mystery idea, where you play every character. :D

Hi Capricious! I missed your posts :D I was thinking that Halloween is just around the corner, and I haven't seen anything from you this year. But your post arrived right on time!

Hi JP202! Thank you for letting our community know about this opportunity! :D @Capricious isn't this in your location?

Impressive! :D Do you have any projects in mind that you want to shoot there?

Hi! I don't think there is a right answer to this question. Every project is different and we are all located in different parts of the world. In my location, there is no podcast studio available for rent. So I had to build my own. Also, if there is a podcast studio that you can rent, the price...

StudentFilmmakers.com invites you to an exclusive free live webinar, “Managing the Set,” presented by award-nominated Film and Television Director Patrick Cady, ASC. This special session is part of our ongoing Virtual Shadowing: Navigating Television Production series and focuses on the...

Last week’s live webinar with Patrick Cady, ASC featured a surprise guest appearance by actor DaJuan Johnson. Part of the Virtual Shadowing: Navigating Television Production series, this session explored the production stage and the craft of working with actors in television. If you missed the...

If you could collaborate with any filmmaker from any time period, who would you choose and why? Who inspires you the most in terms of storytelling, visual style, or creative vision? What makes their work stand out to you, and what kind of project would you want to create with them? Share your...

Last chance to register for our free live webinar with multi-Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Shane Stanley: Manage a Film Set Like a Pro. Monday, August 11, 2025 1:00 - 2:15 pm ET (10:00 - 11:15 am PT) · Zoom Spots are limited. The room locks at the start and late entry will not be permitted...

There’s still time to sign up for today’s free live webinar: “Director’s Prep” with Emmy-nominated Film/TV Director Patrick Cady, ASC, part of the Virtual Shadowing: Navigating Television Production series. 🔗 Register now before spots fill up...

We have a quick scheduling update regarding Patrick Cady ASC’s upcoming webinar. Originally planned for Tuesday, then moved to Saturday, the webinar has now been rescheduled to this Thursday to accommodate Patrick’s prep work on an exciting motion picture project. 🗓️ New Date: Thursday, August...

UPDATE: these are the updated dates of our webinars. The registration links remain the same as they were initially posted. Saturday, August 9, 2025 – 12 Noon PST to 1:15pm PST (California Time) (1 Hour, 15 Minutes) Director’s Prep Breaking down the script, storyboarding, and creating shot...

Patrick Cady ASC’s Webinars Now on Saturdays! Just a quick update! All upcoming live webinars with cinematographer <strong data-start=”306″ data-end=”326″>Patrick Cady ASC have been rescheduled and will now take place on <strong data-start=”376″ data-end=”389″>Saturdays starting this month...