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The image of a man in a suit and hat with a dark tie repeats through sets of images descending in three film strips, each of which is in imperfect alignment with each other. The first man is in a grey strip, reaching to touch the shoulder of his clone in a green strip, who in turn is staring at his copy in a blue strip, as if they are in a cycle repeating endlessly through time.

Black & White: The Historic Film Technique Directors Are Rediscovering

Santiago Rivera, Washington University in St. Louis

In the modern era of digital coloring and novel technologies, how is modern cinema reinventing its roots in Black and White?…

March 28, 2024

In an article about Alec Baldwin, a person points a gun at the camera.

Alec Baldwin’s Controversial Case Heats Up

Joshua Shweiki, University of Maryland, College Park

The tragic shooting on the set of "Rust" has spurred a call for stricter regulations on firearms in the film industry.…

April 19, 2023

In an article about video essays, a person lies on their bed with an open laptop.

The Growing Popularity of Video Essays

Azeezah Ibraheem, Near East University

This marriage of visual and written media is gaining remarkable traction online.…

March 13, 2023

A picture of movie posters on the wall of a theater.

Movie Posters: An Underrated Art Form

Paul Hoskin, Weber State University

These illustrations deserve to be appreciated for their artistic merit.…

February 23, 2023

Selfilm illustrated by recording oneself while drawing

The Power of ‘Selfilm’ Is Inventing a New Cinematic Subgenre

Chase Cutarelli, Columbia University

With quarantine keeping us idle in front of the TV, taking the time to instead record ourselves will reinvigorate our lives despite an uncertain future.…

June 25, 2020

How Student Films Can Unlock Doors in the Film Industry

Casey Breneman, University of Virginia

Wouldn't it help to know your way around a movie set before you enter the real world of filmmaking?…

March 14, 2019

USC’s Cameron Kostopoulos Is Creating the Future of Film

Adriana Luna, Northwest Vista College

USC’s Cameron Kostopoulos directs his future in cinematography, using his YouTube channel to make his debut in the film industry.…

March 30, 2018

Jeanette Lam Takes Storytelling to Morocco and Back

Benny Diaz III, Southern New Hampshire University

After studying in Morocco, making her own short film and bringing the number one magazine for college women to Richmond, Lam shows no signs of slowing down.…

January 5, 2018

Ozzy Ozuna Gains International Recognition with His Short Film ‘Muñecas’

Benny Diaz III, Southern New Hampshire University

As a Dreamer, the young writer and director hopes to tell universal stories that allow people to see how we're not so different after all.…

October 20, 2017

Tulane University Student Alexis Clark Talks Filmmaking, Acting and Intersectionality

Kristian Porter, Northern Kentucky University

After a web series and a successful viral video, the Tulane senior has her hands full with a new feature film highlighting black women in lead roles.…

February 26, 2017

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