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Thom Yorke talks about his soundtrack for the remake of Dario Argento's extraordinary horror film, Suspiria... Suspiria 2018 trailer

Calling all budding film-makers! Alumnus  Will Huntley has brought to our attention a super opportunity for any aspiring film-makers out there - the if24 London film festival, which includes a short film competition offering the chance to win a $2.4 million dollar budget to make your short into a feature film, with the support of a recognised film production company!  The competition is open now for entries, and closes on 31st May, so grab your mobile phones and get filming!  This is what the organisers have to say about the festival and competition... 'Welcome to if24, the first of its kind global competition that opens up the world of filmmaking to anyone and offers the ultimate prize along with an exciting free ticketed London film celebration. Over a single, thrilling day of free screenings and Q&As with the great and good behind and in front of the camera we are celebrating the world of film with the if24 London Festival on Saturd...

A nice little over-view... watch and learn!

A fascinating look at the rise and rise of the cinematic lens flare...

A fascinating users-guide to the importance of composition in relation to storytelling in film.  Watch and learn!

Following today's screening of Hitchcock's strange and wonderful The Birds, and last week's Psycho , enjoy these short, smart synopses of the techniques of cinema's 'Master of Suspense'.  Enjoy!

There's no greater statement of a director's prowess than a long shot in a single take. And these are 12 of the most masterful. FYI Year 2: No cuts involved in these long shots (well allegedly).

Another CAA Cinema, another top ten, another showcase of physicality in film!

The CAA Cinema slot continues its theme on the contribution of practical effects to cinema - and their especial qualities in terms of making us believe the impossible.

Film director, Wes Craven, has died, aged just 76 and I'm feeling pretty sad about it.  Craven, director of the original A Nightmare On Elm Street , and Scream series, is a man close to my heart.  I still remember watching A Nightmare On Elm Street on VHS when I was too young (it was released in 1985 and I was 10) and experiencing proper cognitive dissonance - pleasure at being scared and being shit-scared at being scared!  Encountering Freddy Krueger for the first time was a potent moment.  He was genuinely fucking frightening... but I soon had Freddy's poster on my bedroom wall.  Thank you for the nightmares, Wes Craven - you shall be missed.

Director John Carpenter has had a patchy career since his heyday in the late seventies and early eighties.  That said, this interview with Carpenter about his more celebrated films ( Halloween , The Fog , Big Trouble In Little China ) is fascinating.  Enjoy!

Okay - so the 'Beach Scene' from Jaws (1975) is one of the most analysed of scenes in terms of construction - but this deconstruction is fascinating and comprehensive and well worth a bit more of your precious time!

A fascinatingly forensic breakdown of Spielberg's Jaws - Eight shots deconstructed 'shot-by-shot'.  Illuminating!  Watch and learn...

Whether you are a wanna-be film maker or just a movie lover, Side by Side  looks to be a film that will interest you beyond belief. Starring almost ever movie maker imaginable, this documentary explores the difference between film and digital. Martin Scorsese, David Lynch, Wally Pfister, David Fincher, Lars von Trier, Danny Boyle, Richard Linklater and many, many more all chip in on the debate. The closest one could possibly get to sitting down with some of the greatest directors and having a good old chat. Find out more at the official website - LINK