Balancing Preparation and Spontaneity with Director Jane Qian

Brands are always looking for the holy grail of advertising: Authenticity. But, it’s one of those tricky pursuits where the…

Barry Jenkins: Using Music To Create Emotion and Empathy for Characters

In less than a decade, director Barry Jenkins became a household name in the world of filmmaking, establishing himself as…

6 Filmmakers Share Their Advice for Project-Winning Treatments

Before the lights, cameras, actors, and awards, there’s only you and your idea. This idea exists in the dark, constantly…

5 Things Every Filmmaker Should Know Before Making Their First Feature

Launching your first feature is no small feat. Some will say the hardest part is finding an idea worth pursuing,…

With Director Sofia Coppola, Music Comes First

In her now 21-year career as a film director, Sophia Coppola—the daughter of Hollywood mogul Francis Ford Coppola—has staked her…

Falling Forward: Writer/Director Dionne Edwards on Screenwriting with Honesty

When we sat down to talk with Writer/Director Dionne Edwards about her process, the phrase “it’s hard to explain” kept…

Behind the Film: On Set with Director Salomon Ligthelm

Acclaimed director—and Filmsupply filmmaker—Salomon Ligthelm took us behind the scenes of his music video for “Easy”, by Ayia, affording us…

Embracing the Unknown: A Conversation with TOPJAW’s Will Warr

If YouTube is going to teach you one thing, it’s adaptability. Whether you’re talking about the creative aspect or the…

Musicbed Reopen Challenge is Here. We’re Giving Away $100,000 to Filmmakers.

We founded Musicbed on the belief that creatives have the power to shape culture. Right now, there’s an opportunity to…

Building Cadillac’s Oscars Spot From Scratch

We’ve talked many times about creative constraints and their value, but sometimes as filmmakers we don’t have the luxury of…