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How Fan Communities Are Driving Film Market Success

Posted on August 29, 2024

In the constantly-evolving landscape of the entertainment industry, fan communities have emerged as a formidable force capable of driving the success of films. These passionate groups of individuals, united by their shared love for a particular franchise or actor, are transforming the way movies are marketed, distributed, and consumed. By leveraging their influence and reach, fan communities are playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of the film market. One...

PROBAHO | REVIEW

Posted on June 22, 2024

by RSTMP

"Probaho" directed by Samiran a Bengali term translating to "perhaps" or "maybe," is a feature film that delicately explores unexpressed emotions, unfolding through the perspective of Priya (portrayed by compelling Mrittika), whose eyes convey hope and eventual heartbreak. The film opens with a carefree Priya, her laughter echoing as she and her sister celebrate a fallen kite. This innocent joy sets the stage for Priya's journey, one filled with yearning and...

How to Stand Out in the Film Industry

Posted on June 19, 2024

by RSTMP

The allure of the silver screen beckons countless aspiring filmmakers, all vying to carve their niche in the vast and competitive film industry. Breaking in and achieving success requires not just filmmaking talent, but a strategic approach that allows you to stand out from the crowd. This film industry blog will explore the key avenues to cultivate your filmmaking skills, build a robust film industry network, and ultimately, make your...

Sybil D. Jatta | Interview

Posted on June 7, 2024

by RSTMP

RSTMPA: What initially drew you to filmmaking? Sybil: It was the ancestors that drew me into this endeavor, because I am not trained as a filmmaker, it is all passion, and spirit led. RSTMPA: Who are your filmmaking influences, and how do they inspire your work? Sybil: I truly admire, documentary films. When I have viewed various subjects and themes, I gain inspiration from the filmmaker and the story they bring forth to...

John Kestner | Interview

Posted on June 3, 2024

by RSTMP

RSTMPA -What initially drew you to filmmaking? John - I've been a film fan for my entire life and grew up in front of a television or in a movie theater—and even a drive-in movie theater! RSTMPA -Who are your filmmaking influences, and how do they inspire your work? John - I'm a huge fan of Stanley Kubrick, but there are so many other directors I admire like Billy Wilder, Blake Edwards, Mel...

Sas Carey | Interview

Posted on June 3, 2024

by RSTMP

I would like to thank you for the lovely trophy you sent me for our movie “Transition”. I really appreciate your choosing our documentary for your film festival and one of your favorite films. RSTMPA - What initially drew you to filmmaking? Sas - It wasn’t the film making that I was drawn to, I really wanted to show the Mongolian nomadic life before it disappeared. First came the topic. Then the...

Samantha Casella | Interview

Posted on May 22, 2024

by RSTMP

RSTMPA : What initially drew you to filmmaking? Samantha : I think a sort of "chain reaction" was triggered. At the beginning came the love for literature, then for art, until one afternoon, I was a child, I saw a film by Ingmar Bergman, “Winter Light”. Cinema conquered me that day. RSTMPA : Who are your filmmaking influences, and how do they inspire your work? Samantha : I admire many directors but I...

Zsolt Pozsgai | Interview

Posted on May 21, 2024

by RSTMP

RSTMPA: What initially drew you to filmmaking? Zsolt: The good films. When I was a teenager, we didn't go to the cinema to see giant gorillas jumping or sharks circling, but to watch films with value and talent. In Europe, in the seventies, eighties and nineties, there were many good Italian, French, English and Hungarian films. They were shown in cinemas. Even in Indian cinemas at the time, many Hungarian films...

Dr. hc. Sheldon Woodson Sr. | Interview

Posted on May 18, 2024

by RSTMP

RSTMPA: What initially drew you to filmmaking? Sheldon: I started as an artist, drawing portraits and writing comics using pictures without words, then writing the words later. After seeing how storyboards made movies what they were. I decided to throw my hat in the ring. RSTMPA: Who are your filmmaking influences, and how do they inspire your work? Sheldon: Initially, Spike Lee, seeing that a person of color was making films at a...

Jeff Smith | Interview

Posted on May 16, 2024

by RSTMP

RSTMPA : What initially drew you to filmmaking? Jeff: Ever since I can remember I loved watching movies. I think films can change society and the way we think as a whole. And I love the fact that my creative outlet can impact the culture for the better. RSTMPA : Who are your filmmaking influences, and how do they inspire your work? Jeff: Is would have to say David Yates. I love the...

How Fan Communities Are Driving Film Market Success

PROBAHO | REVIEW

How to Stand Out in the Film Industry

Sybil D. Jatta | Interview

John Kestner | Interview

Sas Carey | Interview

Samantha Casella | Interview

Zsolt Pozsgai | Interview

Dr. hc. Sheldon Woodson Sr. | Interview

Jeff Smith | Interview

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