KLKent Lamminstandardstoryco.hashnode.dev·Feb 9, 2024 · 5 min readWriting Characters That Actors Love to PlayHey, Kent here. I’ve been brainstorming ideas for my next film, and one thing I want to prioritize is giving the actors the opportunity to do their best work. Not only does this make it easier to get the best cast attached to the project, but it usua...02M
KLKent Lamminstandardstoryco.hashnode.dev·Feb 2, 2024 · 10 min readA Filmmaker's Guide to Networking (without being a weirdo)Hey, Kent here. If you're like me, "networking" has never come naturally. In fact, I always considered my introversion a weakness for my film career, especially while living in Los Angeles where there's so many film people to connect with. In my mind...01M
KLKent Lamminstandardstoryco.hashnode.dev·Jan 26, 2024 · 7 min readThe Truth About Screenwriting BooksHey folks, Today I want to talk about the elephant in the room... Actually, I want to talk about the cat on the rope. If you talk to anyone in the film industry who deals with scripts, eventually, this book will get mentioned. What is Save The Cat? ...00
KLKent Lamminstandardstoryco.hashnode.dev·Jan 12, 2024 · 6 min readHow a Legendary DP Thinks About Close-UpsHey friends, Kent here. I just came across this little interview clip of Roger Deakins (director of photography for Blade Runner 2049, No Country for Old Men, 1917, Shawshank, etc) where he critiques the framing/lensing of the cameraman in his own in...00
KLKent Lamminstandardstoryco.hashnode.dev·Jan 5, 2024 · 6 min readHow to Give "Good" Feedback on a FilmHey friends, Kent Lamm here. I recently noticed a problem in the Discord server for my short film course. It’s a very common but ineffective way of giving feedback on scripts and films... They’re being too nice. I understand why. For beginner filmmak...00
