Hosted by Mike Rekola · EN · 17 episodes
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Mike Rekola hosts The Elements of Filmmaking, a tv show with 17 episodes published.
From the school carpool lane… Monday, December 9th Hey Filmmaker, As a filmmaker, reshoots are inevitable. Whether it’s fixing continuity errors, adding a missed shot, or improving a performance, they’re part of the proc
From a Frostbit Lawn Monday, December 2nd, Hey Filmmaker, Editing is where the magic of filmmaking truly comes alive. It’s the place where raw footage transforms into a cohesive, emotionally resonant story. As filmmakers
From a bright and sunny 35 degrees. Monday, November 25th Hey Filmmaker, In the filmmaking world, promoting your project is as important as making it. Even the best films can get lost in the noise without the right tools
From a rainy November day. Thursday, November 21st Hey Filmmaker, In both filmmaking and life, meaningful relationships aren’t built by playing it safe. Whether it’s forging a creative partnership, directing a complex sc
From the Living Room (Watching Kipper the Dog, with my son.) Monday, November 18th Hey Filmmaker. In the world of filmmaking, a great story and vision can only take you so far. To bring your film to life, you need fundin
From a Day of Training Barn Cats (See photos below.) Thursday, November 14th Hey Filmmaker, In screenwriting and filmmaking, one of the greatest challenges is to create characters and stories that resonate deeply with au
From a cold Fall night. November 8th Hey Filmmaker, The road from script to screen is full of potential roadblocks, and for filmmakers, one of the most critical but often overlooked documents is the Chain of Title. This
From the first frost on the Farm. Monday, November 4th Hey Filmmaker, Here’s the deal: bigger isn’t always better. In fact, when it comes to your film crew, bigger usually means slower, costlier, and a whole lot more com
From the parking lot of Halloween Spirit. (Remember the wigs! I forgot to buy my daughter a wig for her costume.) Thursday, October 31st, Hey Filmmaker, Let’s talk ownership. Not the feel-good, yeah-it’s-my-project kind
From the Farm. (After a Day of Raking Leafs.) Monday, October 28th Hey Filmmaker, Filmmaking is as much about teamwork as it is about creativity and storytelling. To make a vision come to life, everyone on set—from the d
From the Office Cubicle. Wednesday, October 23rd Hey Filmmaker, Let’s get one thing straight: not all investors are created equal. And honestly, some of them suck. That’s right—I said it. Some can empower your creativity
From the living room waiting for Patriot’s Kickoff Sunday, October 20th Hey Filmmaker, I want to talk to you about something you might not think about enough when writing your script: characters. Not just how many you ha
From the Dermatologist’s Office Waiting Room. Tuesday, October 15th Hey Filmmaker, Starting a new filmmaking project is exhilarating. You’ve got a story to tell, a vision to bring to life, and a passion that fuels every
From the Elementry School Pickup Line. Tuesday, October 8th Hey Filmmaker, The phrase “Show, Don’t Tell” is a golden rule in filmmaking, but what does it really mean—and why is it so powerful? For filmmakers, understandi
From a beautiful Fall Day on the Farm. Thursday, October 3rd Hey Filmmaker, I’m embarrassed to admit it, but I’ve been creating art since five. And, one thing I never understood, in filmmaking terms, until a recent set e
This is the Modern Filmmaker where I distill important concepts (about life, self-discovery, and filmmaking)— quickly and succinctly. Earning you, time back to enjoy the silence. This Issue: Celebrate a Failure with Me…
From the editing bay. (Specifically, the one with the broken heater.) Thursday, January 18th Hey Filmmaker, (This is not a paid endorsement, I promise.) For many aspiring filmmakers, the journey to bringing creative visi
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