Author: Mighty Filmmakers
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Nick Skaugen – Five Steps Of Filmmaking – Mighty Filmmakers Podcast EP06
Episode Six of the Mighty Filmmakers Podcast introduces us to Nick Skaugen, the producer behind the award-winning feature film, “Row” (2025). Recorded during the Raindance Film Festival, this episode gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to produce an independent psychological survival thriller – from financing and team-building, location logistics, and beyond. “Row” Read more
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Susan Wokoma – Five Steps Of Filmmaking – Mighty Filmmakers Podcast EP05
Episode Five of the Mighty Filmmakers Podcast features filmmaker Susan Wokoma, discussing her short film “Dark Skin Bruises Differently” (2025). In this episode, Susan opens up about her journey as a director, writer, and performer, while reflecting on the lessons she’s learned from working both in front of and behind the camera. Together with our Read more
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Isabella Bobadilla – Five Steps Of Filmmaking – Mighty Filmmakers Podcast EP04
Episode Four of the Mighty Filmmakers Podcast features actress Isabella Bobadilla. We caught up with Isabella during the Raindance Film Festival to dive into her journey as an actress, exploring how she prepared for the role of Regina and what the character meant to her personally and professionally. In conversation with our hosts, Josh Farrell Read more
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Zoran Veljković – Five Steps Of Filmmaking – Mighty Filmmakers Podcast EP03
Episode Three of the Mighty Filmmakers Podcast takes a deep dive into the visual world of “Row” (2025) through the lens of acclaimed cinematographer Zoran Veljković. The episode – filmed during the 33rd Raindance Film Festival, where “Row” took home the “Best UK Feature” – explores how Zoran crafted the film’s tense, immersive atmosphere – Read more
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Matthew Losasso – Five Steps Of Filmmaking – Mighty Filmmakers Podcast EP02
Episode Two of the Mighty Filmmakers Podcast introduces us to director, screenwriter and editor Matthew Losasso. During the Raindance Film Festival, we had the chance to sit down with Matt to discuss his creative process as a filmmaker, specifically around the making-of of his new feature, “Row” (2025) – a psychological, survival thriller which was Read more
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Evgeny Afineevsky – Five Steps Of Filmmaking – Mighty Filmmakers Podcast EP01
OSCAR & Emmy-nominated director, Evgeny Afineevsky, joined us for the first episode of the new season of the Mighty Filmmakers Podcast. This episode was filmed in collaboration with the Raindance Film School during the June celebrations of the 33rd Raindance Festival, where Evgeny was premiering his latest (already!) award-winning documentary “Children In The Fire” (2025), Read more
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How To Slate 🎬
Slating is an essential process in film production that helps organize footage and synchronise audio and video in post-production. The slate, a clapperboard, contains key information about each shot and provides an audio/visual sync point. Key Information on the Slate How to Mark the Slate Proper Slating Technique Additional Slating Tips Accurate and consistent slating Read more
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Pre-Production Film Script Lining
In the early days of cinema, around the turn of the 20th century, films were often made without detailed scripts. Instead, they relied on brief synopses or simple scene descriptions. As films grew more complex, the need for more structured planning emerged. By the 1910s, the film industry began to adopt more systematic approaches to Read more
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Free or Low-Cost Locations for My Film
Here are some recommendations for finding affordable or free filming locations when working with a restricted budget: Remember always to get proper permissions and insurance. With creativity and resourcefulness, you can find great locations that fit your budget and enhance your production. Read more
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Guernsey legend Peter Rouillard FACI
This series of short articles celebrates independent filmmakers who bring a unique vision and a lifelong passion to their craft. This time, we focus on filmmaker Peter Rouillard, whose dedication to independent film has left an indelible mark on the Guernsey film community. He has been an amateur filmmaker since 1966, beginning with 8mm film, Read more