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Submissions Open Now for Tribeca Film Institute Pond5 Grants

Following last year’s inaugural Tribeca Film Institute Pond5 Program awards, submissions are open for the next round of program grants and mentorships, and you’re invited to apply!

May 7, 2019 / 32 Shares / Comments

Announcements, Community

Meet the Newest Winners of the Pond5 NYU Filmmaker-First Awards

Twice a year, the Pond5 Filmmaker-First Awards recognize exceptional film students at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts with grants toward the completion of their short-film projects.

April 12, 2019 / 331 Shares / Comments

Artist Spotlight, Pro Tips

Bringing 1970s Mexico to Life in ‘Roma’ With Costume Design

Immersing us in another place and time is one of the major accomplishments of “Roma.” It also wouldn’t be possible without the film’s wonderful costume design.

February 20, 2019 / 97 Shares / Comments

Artist Spotlight, Pro Tips

4 Editing Techniques That Make ‘BlacKkKlansman’ Stand Out

Spike Lee films have always stood out for their pacing. “Oftentimes, there isn’t a frame of open space,” says Lee’s longtime editor Barry Alexander Brown. He calls it getting rid of “the business.”

February 14, 2019 / 5057 Shares / Comments

Artist Spotlight, Pro Tips

Recreating History With ‘Vice’ Cinematographer Greig Fraser

Making a movie about a controversial figure like Dick Cheney is no easy prospect. “It was a very conscious decision that we weren’t going to demonize him visually,” says Fraser.

February 12, 2019 / 12 Shares / Comments

Announcements, Community, News

Pond5 Filmmaker-First Award Winners Announced

This past fall, Pond5 partnered with NYU Tisch film school to offer the inaugural Pond5 Filmmaker-First Awards, furthering our mission of serving creative communities, supporting emerging filmmakers, and inspiring the filmmakers of tomorrow.

January 9, 2019 / 112 Shares / Comments

Community, Pro Tips

6 Tips for Renting Video and Filmmaking Gear

While renting gear is less expensive on a shoot-by-shoot basis, the costs can still add up. These tricks can stretch your budget and make the experience more enjoyable.

January 2, 2019 / 412 Shares / Comments

Artist Spotlight, Pro Tips

Keep Rolling: How to Pull Off a Complicated Long Take

A lot goes into pulling off a complicated long shot. Maxwell Orgell and Shawn Kim have extensive experience creating this type of shot from their collaborations with Michel Gondry.

December 28, 2018 / 37 Shares / Comments