by Noah Fithen | Aug 6, 2026
Before filmmakers can rush to the thrilling shooting phase of their project, the creative work that goes on behind the scenes has to come first. Plenty of people can underestimate the efforts that go into film producing, but lots of budget and logistical gymnastics...
by Noah Fithen | Jul 1, 2026
Every story is its own puzzle that needs to be solved by the writer. There are a countless number of pieces, enough to make up many puzzles, but only the select few of the pieces will fit. The writer needs to explore every avenue for every element and test its...
by Noah Fithen | Jun 4, 2026
A key aspect of being a talented filmmaker is being a fan of cinema. How lucky are we that, in order to get better at our job, we get to watch movies? But watching is only half the job. To develop our skills as storytellers, in every aspect, we need to be able to...
by Noah Fithen | May 7, 2026
As we approach the 48hr Mobile Device Filmmaking Challenge, many will be jumping into the never-ending ocean of filmmaking for the first time. Even for the experienced, there is always something new to learn everyday. Cameras are becoming so technologically advanced...
by Noah Fithen | Apr 2, 2026
Problem-solving is a core principle in filmmaking, and post-production is a phase which is full of it. It involves making tough decisions that evoke the correct and best tell the story visually. If you’re looking forward to participating in ESFF’s 48hr Filmmaking...
