Alex Shkurny

How shot size affects the movie - explained

Today we would like to focus on the universal techniques of the film industry with which films are made. This blog will be devoted to the list of shot sizes and how they can be applied by different filmmakers.

Bong Joon-ho: The mastery of transnational directing

Unfortunately, the viewer doesn't always dare to look into film territory outside of Hollywood. It's the same with Korean cinema, which has produced such talented filmmakers as Pong Joon-ho.

How the "Squid Game" showed the world the true face of capitalism

Yes, yes, yes we've all just started to move on from the worldwide hit The "Squid Game", but that doesn't make the phenomenon of its popularity any less interesting. Today, we want to reflect on exactly why The "Squid Game" has become Netflix's most popular series.

The Thing from Halloween: John Carpenter

Have you rewatched "The Thing" and "Halloween yet? Today our blog is entirely dedicated to the theme of the scariest holiday of the year and we'll spend it in the company of the great and terrifying John Carpenter.

Monumental beauty: Denis Villeneuve

The long-awaited adaptation of Frank Herbert's legendary novel "Dune" is raging in cinemas. The director, Denis Villeneuve, is one of the best authors of the 21st century and today we will try to find out why.

Filmustage announces a new Scheduling feature beta-testing

We have been working for a long time and now we are happy to announce the beta-testing of the new scheduling feature in the Filmustage software. Be one of the first to test the new functionality!

Why you should love James Gunn

We believe that much of the success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been thanks to the "Guardians of the Galaxy" dylogy and director James Gunn in particular. So today, let's talk about Jayme Gunn's directorial style and journey.

The gentleman with a rocker's heart: Guy Ritchie

This director's style is instantly recognizable. He's commonly referred to as the British Tarantino and his crime stories are funnier than any comedy. Let's break down what's remarkable about his style and why he's just a rocker roller.

Not at all silent Kevin Smith

Kevin Smith is one of those directors who makes movies for himself. He puts all his personality and creativity into making movies that he himself would be happy to watch. At Filmustage, we love Kevin Smith's films, so today our blog is about his directorial traits and techniques.

Terry Gilliam: How to create surrealism in cinema

Unfortunately, many people undeservedly forget the name of director Terry Gilliam. That's why today we will try to find out what the style and directorial tricks of director Terry Gilliam are.

Odessa International Film Festival 2021: How it went

Sharing our impressions of the Odessa International Film Festival

The mastery of minimalism: Hoyte Van Hoytema

Today we continue to tell you about some of the most influential and best cameramen in cinema, including the Dutch-Swedish cinematographer Hoyte Van Hoytema. He has worked alongside Christopher Nolan, Sam Mendes, Spike Jonze, David O. Russell and has created of some the best shots in film history.

Bizarre and enigmatic genius: Tim Burton

His style cannot be described in two sentences, but it is recognizable from the very first frame of the film. So what's so special about Tim Burton's directing style and how has he managed to find himself through film?

The mastery of visual storytelling: David Fincher

Let's understand the features of the directorial style of the author of "Seven", "Fight Club", "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button", "Social Network", "Alien 3" and etc.

How the Coen Brothers brought up absurdity in cinema

The Coen brothers are chameleons of the cinematic world, who has worked on diverse genres of movies. Nevertheless, they have a unique directorial style, part of which is the absurd stories and situations.

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