Case Studies & Reflections

DOP’s Perspective on Shooting CuriousTV!
Diego Murillo shares lessons learned from shooting the Fairfield documentary series CuriousTV! as a first-time director of photography (DOP).

2019 National Youth Arts Summit – Reflection
Curious Creators Samantha and Sivani were sent to Adelaide for the National Youth Arts Summit. We asked them what their experience was like.

Expanding the Story Toolkit
“Everytime I edit a short film or creative project, I’m jumping from film school to film school.”

Fighting for 2770
“We shouldn’t just be known for bad news headlines or a shitty documentary that dramatizes our lives.” Daisy Montalvo on why programs like FUNPARK matter.

Making to Creating
What’s the difference between ‘making’ and ‘creating’? Shawn Spina reflects on the (sometimes scary, sometimes exciting) differences between helping someone make a project and creating your own project.
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