#Francis Glebas

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by Francis Glebas

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Storyboards for the cosmic storm sequence by Francis Glebas. Source: Francis Glebas's Weebly

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Early beatboards done by director Francis Glebas for Piglet's Big Movie (2003)—which had initially been planned to be more of an anthology film similar to the early Pooh films

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Fantasia 2000 (1999) dir. James Algar, Eric Goldberg, Pixote Hunt, Hendel Butoy, Don Hahn, Francis Glebas, Gaëtan Brizzi, Paul Brizzi. 7.7/10

I would recommend this movie to my friends. I would rewatch this movie.

Omg Steve Martin, I forgot.

Disney really be wilding for having this kinda movie as a concept. We just love art, don't we? This really is revolutionary though in my opinion. Little me was just entertainined. Current me is like this is art. This really be taking me back to my childhood. I really enjoyed the New York City one. What I like is how whimsical this is. And it's like made by adults. I love how cute Mickey is and how in love Donald is.

I really had to focus on this, because my attention span was not having it. Little me was better.

I never thought that Noah's Ark was gonna be that ginormous. I just thought, ain't no way Noah's Ark can hold all these animals.

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Cinderella and the Secret Prince (2018)

While I didn't enjoy this film, that doesn't mean you won't. No matter what I say, the people involved in this project did it: they actually made a movie. That's something to be applauded. With that established...

There's something particularly devastating about watching a bad movie that could’ve been good if circumstances beyond the filmmaker’s control hadn’t mucked things up. Right before the end credits of Cinderella and the Hidden Prince, we see concept art of what the characters should’ve looked like. They look great. As good as anything Disney has put on-screen. I'm certain the voice actors saw these images and got all excited. I can picture the art director/character designer telling their friends and family about this animated fairy tale they were working on and then dying of shame once they saw the final product.

Ella “Cinderella” (voiced by Cassandra Morris) is forced by her wicked stepmother and step-sisters to work as a scullery maid in her own home. When her mouse friends Alex (Chris Niosi), Manny (R. Martin Klein) and Walt (Tony Azzolino) discover an apprentice fairy godmother in the woods (Crystal, voiced by Kirsten Day), Ella gets the chance to go to the royal ball and meets the kingdom's prince. Unfortunately, Olaf (Stephen Mendel) isn’t a prince at all. He’s a puppet of the Wicked Witch (Stephanie Sanditz), who has transformed the real prince into a mouse!

If you’ve had the misfortune of seeing 2012’s Cinderella 3D, this one’s cut from the same cloth. Ugly characters are REALLY ugly but not in an intentional way. The "handsome" prince has his eyes set just a bit too far apart, making him look like he’s a fish man. Cinderella’s mouse friends (well, two are mice, one’s a hamster) are hideous creatures whose size changes from scene to scene. At best, this looks like a bargain-bin knockoff of Tangled. Most of the time, it doesn’t even reach the level of Happily N’Ever After. Some assets were obviously taken from an animation library because you can see their cycles end in the middle of a scene.

Despite the lackluster visuals, you can picture the movie this could've been if it weren’t trying to tell the Cinderella story. When you think of the classic fairy tale, certain elements come to mind: a poor girl forced to do labor, a fairy godmother and most iconic of all… a crystal slipper left behind at midnight. That last one? not in this movie! Instead, we have a quest for a magic ring to restore the not-so-secret prince to his human form. This mission takes over the entire film, which would be fine if it was what we’d signed up for.

As Hoodwinked has taught us, all could've been forgiven if the writing had done some heavy lifting. At several points, it feels like there are scenes missing. One moment, Cinderella and her friends spot a colossal ice mountain all the way across the forest. Seconds later, they’re inside, exploring a cave that looks like it belongs to a completely different film. The characters are thin, unlikeable, or both. At several points, the story contradicts itself. We learn, for example, that the prince was turned into a mouse when he was five years old. When he’s restored to his true form, he suddenly knows how to ride a horse and is an expert swordsman. Did he master these skills when he was a toddler? Then there’s a reveal about the evil witch that makes no sense and an epic conclusion that raises far too many questions. It’s clear some people on the team were trying but they were outnumbered by people who just didn’t care.

You can appreciate a film wanting to take a familiar story in a new, fresh direction but good intentions don't mean anything if the end product is kind of ugly, often annoying and poorly written. Don’t get me started on the one musical number. It’s so bland and generic you'll forget the lyrics as soon as the following line begins. Even for little kids who don’t discriminate, Cinderella and the Secret Prince would be a hard sell. (May 7, 2021)

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5/23/23

FANTASIA 2000, directed by James Algar and Don Hahn and Gaetan Brizzi and Eric Goldberg and Hendel Butoy and Francis Glebas and Pixote Hunt, 1999.

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Fantasia 2000

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Can't afford art school?

After seeing post like this 👇

And this gem 👇

As well as countless of others from the AI generator community. Just talking about how "inaccessible art" is, I decided why not show how wrong these guys are while also helping anyone who actually wants to learn.

Here is the first one ART TEACHERS! There are plenty online and in places like youtube.

📺Here is my list:

Proko (Free, mostly teaches anatomy and how to draw people. But does have art talks and teaches the basics.)

Marc Brunet (Free but he does have other classes for a cheap price. Use to work for Blizzard and teaches you everything)

Aaron Rutten (free, tips about art, talks about art programs and the best products for digital art)

BoroCG (free, teaches a verity of art mediums from 3D modeling to digital painting. As well as some tips that can be used across styles)

Jesse J. Jones (free, talks about animating)

Jesus Conde (free, teaches digital painting and has classes in Spanish)

Mohammed Agbadi (free, he gives some advice in some videos and talks about art)

Ross Draws (free, he does have other classes for a good price. Mostly teaching character designs and simple backgrounds.)

SamDoesArts (free, gives good advice and critiques)

Drawfee Show (free, they do give some good advice and great inspiration)

The Art of Aaron Blaise ( useful tips for digital art and animation. Was an animator for Disney. Mostly nature art)

Bobby Chiu ( useful tips and interviews with artist who are in the industry or making a living as artist)

Sinix Design (has some tips on drawing people)

Winged canvas (art school for free on a verity of mediums)

Bob Ross (just a good time, learn how to paint, as well as how too relax when doing art. "there are no mistakes only happy accidents", this channel also provides tips from another artist)

Scott Christian Sava (Inspiration and provides tips and advice)

Pikat (art advice and critiques)

Drawbox (a suggested cheap online art school, made of a community of artist)

Skillshare (A cheap learning site that has art classes ranging from traditional to digital. As well as Animation and tutorials on art programs. All under one price, in the USA it's around $34 a month)

Human anatomy for artist (not a video or teacher but the site is full of awesome refs to practice and get better at anatomy)

Second part BOOKS, I have collected some books that have helped me and might help others.

📚Here is my list:

The "how to draw manga" series produced by Graphic-sha. These are for manga artist but they give great advice and information.

"Creating characters with personality" by Tom Bancroft. A great book that can help not just people who draw cartoons but also realistic ones. As it helps you with facial ques and how to make a character interesting.

"Albinus on anatomy" by Robert Beverly Hale and Terence Coyle. Great book to help someone learn basic anatomy.

"Artistic Anatomy" by Dr. Paul Richer and Robert Beverly Hale. A good book if you want to go further in-depth with anatomy.

"Directing the story" by Francis Glebas. A good book if you want to Story board or make comics.

"Animal Anatomy for Artists" by Eliot Goldfinger. A good book for if you want to draw animals or creatures.

"Constructive Anatomy: with almost 500 illustrations" by George B. Bridgman. A great book to help you block out shadows in your figures and see them in a more 3 diamantine way.

"Dynamic Anatomy: Revised and expand" by Burne Hogarth. A book that shows how to block out shapes and easily understand what you are looking out. When it comes to human subjects.

"An Atlas of animal anatomy for artist" by W. Ellenberger and H. Dittrich and H. Baum. This is another good one for people who want to draw animals or creatures.

Etherington Brothers, they make books and have a free blog with art tips.

📝As for Supplies, I recommend starting out cheap, buying Pencils and art paper at dollar tree or 5 below. If you want to go fancy Michaels is always a good place for traditional supplies. They also get in some good sales and discounts. For digital art, I recommend not starting with a screen art drawing tablet as they are usually more expensive.

For the Best art Tablet I recommend either Xp-pen, Bamboo or Huion. Some can range from about 40$ to the thousands.

💻As for art programs here is a list of Free to pay.

Clip Studio paint ( you can choose to pay once or sub and get updates. Galaxy, Windows, macOS, iPad, iPhone, Android, or Chromebook device. )

Procreate ( pay once for $9.99 usd, IPAD & IPHONE ONLY)

Blender (for 3D modules/sculpting, animation and more. Free)

PaintTool SAI (pay but has a 31 day free trail)

Krita (Free)

mypaint (free)

FireAlpaca (free)

Aseprite ($19.99 usd but has a free trail, for pixel art Windows & macOS)

Drawpile (free and for if you want to draw with others)

IbisPaint (free, phone app ONLY)

Medibang (free, IPAD, Android and PC)

NOTE: Some of these can work on almost any computer like Clip and Sai but others will require a bit stronger computer like Blender. Please check their sites for if your computer is compatible.

So do with this information as you will but as you can tell there are ways to learn how to become an artist, without breaking the bank. The only thing that might be stopping YOU from using any of these things, is YOU.

I have made time to learn to draw and many artist have too. Either in-between working two jobs or taking care of your family and a job or regular school and chores. YOU just have to take the time or use some time management, it really doesn't take long to practice for like an hour or less. YOU also don't have to do it every day, just once or three times a week is fine.

Hope this was helpful and have a great day.

"also apologies for any spelling or grammar errors, I have Dyslexia and it makes my brain go XP when it comes to speech or writing"

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Eccezionale a Giugliano: nella Tomba del Cerbero c'è ancora il corpo del "capostipite" con il sudario e gli elementi di corredo

ARCHEOLOGIA | Eccezionale a Giugliano: nella Tomba del Cerbero c'è ancora il corpo del "capostipite" con il sudario e gli elementi di corredo I reperti sono in ottimo stato di conservazione dopo oltre 2.000 anni

Elena Percivaldi Una deposizione in ottimo stato di conservazione di un inumato in posizione supina, coperto da un sudario, probabilmente mineralizzatosi grazie alle particolari condizioni climatiche della camera funeraria, circondato da elementi di corredo, tra cui si segnalano diversi unguentari e strigili. È questa l’ultima, eccezionale scoperta regalata dalle indagini in corso nella Tomba…

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Piglet's Big Movie (2003) dir. Francis Glebas

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Storyboards for Dinosaur by Francis Glebas.

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An early storyboarded sequence done by director Francis Glebas for Piglet's Big Movie (2003), in which Pooh and Piglet search for Small and get stuck in a heffalump trap

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“New-To-Me” - March 2023

Sextool (1975, Fred Halsted)

History of the World: Part I (1981, Mel Brooks)

Two Lovers (2008, James Gray)

Bloody Muscle Body Builder in Hell (1995, Shinichi Fukazawa)

Body Double (1984, Brian De Palma)

The Inheritance (2020, Ephraim Asili)

That Thing You Do! (1996, Tom Hanks)

Freeway (1996, Matthew Bright)

Obsession (1976, Brian De Palma)

Parallel Mothers (2021, Pedro Almodóvar)

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Fantasia 2000 (1999, James Algar, Don Hahn, Gaëtan Brizz,i Paul Brizzi, Eric Goldberg, Hendel Butoy, Francis Glebas, & Pixote Hunt)

My Year of Dicks (2022, Sara Gunnarsdóttir)

Open to the World (2020, Miranda July & Michael Morris)

Origin Story (2018, Kulap Vilaysack)

Phantasm (1979, Don Coscarelli)

Piggy (2022, Carlota Pereda)

Triangle of Sadness (2022, Ruben Östlund)

New Releases:

Card Zero (Robbie Banfitch)

Creed III (Michael B. Jordan)

Enys Men (Mark Jenkin)

File VL-624 (Robbie Banfitch)

Full River Red (Zhang Yimou)

Growing Up Absurd (Ben Balcom & Julie Niemi)

I Thought the World of You (Kurt Walker)*

John Wick: Chapter 4 (Chad Stahelski)

La Source De La Loire (2021, Rose Lowder)

Light Signal (Emily Chao)

Social Skills (2021, Henry Hills)

Zero Woods of the Wild Place (Josh Weissbach)

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Adam Wingard

Potential Books:

Danse Macabre by Stephen King – A great resource for anyone working in horror, it explores the genre’s history and King's insights on what makes it effective.

On Directing Film by David Mamet – A guide on the craft of directing from one of the masters of dialogue-driven filmmaking.

Story by Robert McKee – A classic screenwriting book that covers storytelling principles for film and TV, often read by directors looking to refine their craft.

2. Gareth Edwards

Potential Books:

The Filmmaker's Handbook by Steven Ascher and Edward Pincus – A comprehensive guide on all aspects of filmmaking, from pre-production to distribution.

The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell – This book on the monomyth or "hero's journey" is a favorite for directors working on big, mythic stories, like Godzilla.

In the Blink of an Eye by Walter Murch – A practical guide to film editing, which can be helpful for any director learning the nuances of visual storytelling.

3. David F. Sandberg

Potential Books:

Save the Cat! by Blake Snyder – One of the most popular screenwriting books, often used by directors to understand pacing and structure.

Adventures in the Screen Trade by William Goldman – A behind-the-scenes look at the movie industry, offering lessons on storytelling and the challenges of Hollywood.

Master Shots by Christopher Kenworthy – A great book for directors looking to visualize scenes and shots, which is essential in horror.

4. James Wan

Potential Books:

Rebel Without a Crew by Robert Rodriguez – Rodriguez’s memoir on how he made El Mariachi on a shoestring budget is an inspiring read for indie filmmakers like Wan.

Hitchcock/Truffaut by François Truffaut – An in-depth conversation between two masters of suspense and tension, which would likely resonate with Wan given his work in horror and thrillers.

Directing Actors by Judith Weston – A guide to working with actors that many directors, especially those starting in indie films, use to help bring out the best performances.

5. Fede Álvarez

Potential Books:

Shock Value by Jason Zinoman – A history of horror filmmakers in the 1970s, which could be a great read for Álvarez, given his work on Evil Dead.

The Anatomy of Story by John Truby – Another highly regarded book on storytelling structure, focusing on character development and plot.

The Visual Story by Bruce Block – A book about visual components in storytelling, often used by directors to think about how to convey emotion and story visually.

6. Colin Trevorrow

Potential Books:

The Writer's Journey by Christopher Vogler – Based on Joseph Campbell's work, this is a screenwriting staple for filmmakers working on stories with strong character arcs, such as Jurassic World.

Screenplay by Syd Field – A foundational screenwriting book that is frequently recommended for anyone working in Hollywood, including directors.

The Art of Dramatic Writing by Lajos Egri – A classic book on character and structure that might have influenced Trevorrow’s work in balancing spectacle with storytelling.

7. Jordan Vogt-Roberts

Potential Books:

The Conversations: Walter Murch and the Art of Editing Film by Michael Ondaatje – A conversation about the art of editing and storytelling, important for any director working in visual storytelling.

Filmmaker’s Eye by Gustavo Mercado – A guide to understanding visual composition, which is useful for directors like Vogt-Roberts, whose work in Kong: Skull Island involved complex visual setups.

Directing the Story by Francis Glebas – This book focuses on storyboarding and visual storytelling, both critical for directors working with visual effects-heavy films.

8. Matt Reeves

Potential Books:

Making Movies by Sidney Lumet – A candid look at the craft of directing from one of the greats, often cited as a must-read for directors at all levels.

The Tools of Screenwriting by David Howard and Edward Mabley – A practical guide to screenwriting that could have helped Reeves in crafting his tightly written films like Cloverfield.

The Filmmaker’s Guide to Visual Effects by Eran Dinur – Since Reeves works on effects-heavy films (Planet of the Apes, The Batman), this guide on working with VFX would be a useful resource.

9. Taika Waititi

Potential Books:

The War of Art by Steven Pressfield – A book about overcoming creative blocks, which might resonate with Waititi’s unique and often humorous creative process.

Impro by Keith Johnstone – A book on improvisation in theater, which would be relevant for Waititi’s work, given how he encourages improv on his film sets.

Zen in the Art of Writing by Ray Bradbury – A collection of essays on the joy of writing, which might appeal to Waititi's playful and creative approach to storytelling.

10. Sam Raimi

Potential Books:

Film Directing: Shot by Shot by Steven D. Katz – A book on visualizing scenes and setting up shots, which would be crucial for someone like Raimi, known for his dynamic and innovative camera work.

On Writing by Stephen King – King’s memoir on the craft of writing, particularly useful for directors like Raimi who have adapted horror novels (The Evil Dead series).

Sculpting in Time by Andrei Tarkovsky – A philosophical book on film as an art form, which may have influenced Raimi’s deeper work with visual storytelling.

While these directors might not have publicly listed every book they've read, these selections are often recommended by filmmakers and provide insights into the craft of directing, storytelling, and filmmaking. They also reflect the types of books directors like Wingard and his peers might use to hone their skills and expand their understanding of visual and narrative techniques.

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what movies and audio,commentaries,classes must hv influenced them

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The following movies, audio commentaries, and classes likely influenced directors like Adam Wingard and other similar filmmakers as they moved from indie projects to Hollywood blockbusters. These resources are not only valuable for learning the craft of filmmaking but also provide insight into directing, genre filmmaking, and storytelling.

1. Adam Wingard

Movies:

Halloween (1978) by John Carpenter – A horror classic known for its suspense and pacing, which likely influenced Wingard’s style in You're Next and The Guest.

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) by Tobe Hooper – A low-budget horror that became iconic for its use of tension and atmosphere, a staple in Wingard's horror work.

Audio Commentaries:

The Thing (1982) by John Carpenter – Carpenter’s commentary is widely praised for its insights into horror filmmaking and building tension, a clear influence on Wingard.

Classes:

Wingard has talked about how he’s largely self-taught, likely relying on film commentaries, books, and practice rather than formal film school classes.

2. Gareth Edwards

Movies:

Star Wars: A New Hope (1977) by George Lucas – Edwards often cited Star Wars as a major influence, which later manifested in his own work on Rogue One.

Jurassic Park (1993) by Steven Spielberg – A big-budget spectacle that uses visual effects and tension, similar to the techniques Edwards employed in Godzilla.

Audio Commentaries:

District 9 (2009) by Neill Blomkamp – A film commentary that dives into making sci-fi on a smaller budget, a direct inspiration for Edwards' Monsters.

Classes:

Edwards attended the National Film and Television School (UK), which gave him practical filmmaking knowledge, especially in visual effects, as seen in his early indie work.

3. David F. Sandberg

Movies:

The Exorcist (1973) by William Friedkin – A horror classic that likely influenced Sandberg’s approach to tension and scares in Lights Out and Annabelle: Creation.

Poltergeist (1982) by Tobe Hooper – Known for its balance between supernatural horror and family dynamics, which resonates with Sandberg’s horror style.

Audio Commentaries:

The Conjuring (2013) by James Wan – Wan's commentary explains how he approached horror with tension and minimal jump scares, an influence on Sandberg.

Classes:

Sandberg didn't attend formal film school but learned filmmaking through practice and by watching behind-the-scenes features, which heavily influenced his approach to directing.

4. James Wan

Movies:

Suspiria (1977) by Dario Argento – An influential horror film for its use of color and style, which is evident in Wan's visual storytelling in The Conjuring series.

The Sixth Sense (1999) by M. Night Shyamalan – Known for its blend of horror and emotional depth, which influenced Wan’s own storytelling in Insidious and The Conjuring.

Audio Commentaries:

Saw (2004) by James Wan and Leigh Whannell – Wan’s own commentary on his first big success reveals his indie mindset and creativity with limited resources.

Classes:

Wan studied at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), where he likely learned the basics of directing, though his real education came from making Saw on a small budget.

5. Fede Álvarez

Movies:

The Evil Dead (1981) by Sam Raimi – A clear influence on Álvarez, who later rebooted Evil Dead (2013), adapting Raimi’s kinetic horror style.

Jaws (1975) by Steven Spielberg – Álvarez has cited Jaws as a huge influence on his approach to tension and horror in Don’t Breathe.

Audio Commentaries:

The Evil Dead (1981) by Sam Raimi – Raimi’s commentary on his indie horror masterpiece gives insight into how to make a successful film on a tight budget.

Classes:

Álvarez did not attend formal film school, but he gained attention through short films and likely learned through online tutorials, practicing visual effects, and watching director commentaries.

6. Colin Trevorrow

Movies:

Back to the Future (1985) by Robert Zemeckis – Trevorrow has cited this film as a big influence, especially its mix of humor, adventure, and sci-fi, which shows in Jurassic World.

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) by Steven Spielberg – Spielberg’s ability to blend heart and spectacle likely influenced Trevorrow’s approach to emotional beats in blockbusters.

Audio Commentaries:

Safety Not Guaranteed (2012) by Colin Trevorrow – His commentary on his breakout indie film is filled with insight into directing on a small budget, before making Jurassic World.

Classes:

Trevorrow didn’t attend film school but honed his craft by making short films and music videos, learning the basics of directing through hands-on experience and collaborations.

7. Jordan Vogt-Roberts

Movies:

Apocalypse Now (1979) by Francis Ford Coppola – Vogt-Roberts cited this film as an influence on Kong: Skull Island, especially in terms of scope and the chaos of war scenes.

Jurassic Park (1993) by Steven Spielberg – The way Spielberg mixed awe and danger with giant creatures likely influenced Vogt-Roberts’ handling of scale in Kong: Skull Island.

Audio Commentaries:

King Kong (2005) by Peter Jackson – Jackson’s commentary on the making of King Kong would have given Vogt-Roberts insight into creating a large-scale monster movie.

Classes:

Vogt-Roberts attended Columbia College Chicago, where he studied film and likely gained practical filmmaking knowledge, but his major break came from working in indie films.

8. Matt Reeves

Movies:

Alien (1979) by Ridley Scott – Reeves has cited Alien as an influence, particularly in terms of pacing and tension, elements present in Cloverfield and The Batman.

Planet of the Apes (1968) by Franklin J. Schaffner – The original Planet of the Apes series was a major influence on Reeves' Dawn and War for the Planet of the Apes.

Audio Commentaries:

Cloverfield (2008) by Matt Reeves – His commentary on Cloverfield dives deep into how he approached a large-scale, found-footage film, with a focus on realism and tension.

Classes:

Reeves studied at the University of Southern California (USC) School of Cinematic Arts, one of the top film schools, where he built relationships with industry professionals and honed his craft.

9. Taika Waititi

Movies:

Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) by Terry Gilliam – Waititi has often cited the absurdist humor of Monty Python as an influence on his comedic sensibilities.

This is Spinal Tap (1984) by Rob Reiner – A mockumentary that influenced Waititi’s style in films like What We Do in the Shadows (2014), where humor comes from grounded absurdity.

Audio Commentaries:

What We Do in the Shadows (2014) by Taika Waititi – His commentary on this film offers insights into how he balances comedy and improvisation while maintaining a strong narrative.

Classes:

Waititi didn’t attend formal film school but learned through acting and making short films in New Zealand, refining his style by focusing on humor and character-based storytelling.

10. Sam Raimi

Movies:

Psycho (1960) by Alfred Hitchcock – Known for its suspense and innovative camera techniques, Psycho is a likely influence on Raimi’s work in horror and thriller genres.

Night of the Living Dead (1968) by George A. Romero – An influential low-budget horror film that Raimi likely drew from while making The Evil Dead.

Audio Commentaries:

The Evil Dead (1981) by Sam Raimi – His own commentary explains how he made a low-budget horror film that became a cult classic, offering insight into DIY filmmaking.

Classes:

Raimi didn’t attend formal film school but learned filmmaking through making short films with friends, and through watching classic films and analyzing their techniques.

Common Classes and Workshops for Aspiring Directors:

MasterClass: Werner Herzog Teaches Filmmaking – A well-regarded class from an iconic filmmaker, which teaches practical skills for indie filmmaking.

UCLA Extension and USC School of Cinematic Arts Workshops – Many directors, even if they didn’t attend full film school programs, often took workshops or short courses in screenwriting and directing from top film schools.

Sundance Labs – Many indie directors have participated in the Sundance Institute's programs, where they develop films under the mentorship of industry veterans.

These directors were likely influenced by a combination of classic films, genre-defining