For some reason, humans need stories...and storytellers. So our mission is to create compelling stories and empower others to tell their own.
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We make movies. Theatre, too.
Mission: Our missing is to create compelling content and to empower others to create their own.
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Anyone who dismisses imagination as a luxury has not met a child who survived abuse. In GUYS READING POEMS, a resourceful boy imaginatively uses poetry to survive unthinkable circumstances. https://youtu.be/5QCGO8o_as0
The feature film GUYS READING POEMS was released across digital platforms by Gravitas Ventures in February, 2018 and can be rented and purchased on iTunes at...
For those of you interested in the craft of acting, our channel is hosting a livestream on the topic, "Challenges for the Actor, Part One" tomorrow at 11 a.m. PST. Set a reminder and subscribe by clicking the link and see you soon! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZvgOntAcn0&feature=emb_title
To know how best to train as an actor, it's first important to understand the inherent challenges in bringing a character to life on-screen. Fatelink and Sto...
Back in the saddle...
In the first episode of "Making a Movie: Step by Step" since the sudden illness and death of his pug Romeo, Hunter explains why he is pivoting back to the cr...
We hit 40...videos, that is. Take a look at our journey to make a new feature film so far by subscribing to our YouTube channel. You'll see videos on team-building, our creative process, and on some key strategic decisions. Soon, we pivot to scheduling, budgeting, and casting. Making a movie is a wild ride...and one worth documenting. YouTube.com/Fatelink
Thanks for visiting the official channel of Fatelink, the open source production company behind the neo-noir feature film 'Guys Reading Poems' - now availabl...
Hope everyone had a fantastic & relaxing Labor Day. We will be back next week with more videos on the making of our new film. In the meantime, we hit 40 - count 'em - 40 videos on our process so far, on topics ranging from starting a screenplay to dealing with script notes to cataloging all our film influences (so far). Check them out now and SUBSCRIBE to stay on top of our new videos on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/fatelink
Thanks for visiting the official channel of Fatelink, the open source production company behind the neo-noir feature film 'Guys Reading Poems' - now availabl...
SIDEWAYS not only delivers a tender and effective film monologue, it also stands as an exemplar for revealing the backstory of a character....in one shot.
Today, we show you an example of how to use Final Draft Tagger 2. More importantly, we discuss the mental shift that occurs from development to pre-production once filmmakers hit the tagging stage!
We've recently launched on Pinterest, with a collection of boards on character archetypes, screenwriting, making a movie and more! :) If you love Pinterest like we do, let's connect! pinterest.com/fatelink
Why is it important to tag your script properly? (And what is script tagging, anyway?)
We dive into the Czech New Wave with CLOSELY WATCHED TRAINS, a film that teaches our director a little bit about his own heritage.
Sometimes, every filmmaker longs for a personal badass to fight the fights we'd rather avoid.
A virtual cocktail will be in store for you once you've memorialized your characters on a Pinterest Board. We do so with "The Dandy" - a classic archetype that just happens to have a (delicious) role in our new piece.
As we dig into the thematic elements of the upcoming film, the timeless BOOK OF JOB provoked a new perspective, as did Carl Jung's ANSWER TO JOB. What are some of the classical inspirations for your creative project?
When our team was asked to watch and learn from the classic Akira Kurosawa film IKIRU, Yuki took away a lesson on listening.
It felt like a little oasis of connectivity to speak with David S. Zimmerman on his show #MeetTheBiz about our latest feature film. Thank you, David! :)
Performing Arts Studio West Presents Meet The Biz With David Zimmerman Special Guest Hunter Lee Hughes www.youtube.com/FatelinkProductions With Daniel Berill...
Are lucky numbers real? One man explores his relationship with the number 14.
What are the biggest criticisms we've received so far on our new series? Watch and find out and hear Hunter's response to them. Hint: Apparently, at least one word....is overused.
The Sidney Lumet classic Running on Empty is a two-track movie that functions as a coming-of-age story for one character and a coming-to-middle-age story for another.
WARNING: SPOILERS. RUNNING ON EMPTY is a two-track movie chronicling characters moving from one stage in life to another. Danny (River Phoenix) must explore ...
What happens when one of the team members finds our director's choice of an inspirational film to be sexist? Find out...
When Hunter's pug gets too jealous and lonely, he has to take a week off videos. See you next Monday, August 10th! P.S. You can catch up on our previous episodes at: YouTube.com/Fatelink
So how do you mindmap a character, anyway? #CharacterDevelopment #Screenwriting
What is character mindmapping? What are some strategies to make it work for you and get started?
Today, we dive into a concrete example of character research as part of the development process for our new feature film. We've shown you how we get started with character research. What is your process?
What are the kinds of notes that point towards a need for more research and what are some general research strategies that can be executed during a pandemic?
The modern day classic film CENTRAL STATION raises a great question: can an unlikable character win the hearts of an audience?
One of the questions we hear most often in the writing forums is: should I register my script with the WGA or should I copyright it?
What does it mean for a character to "earn their death" in a film? We dive into another great indie film to answer that question in the latest episode of INSPIRED BY.
When your team gives you script notes and you realize they sound strikingly similar to the notes you've given other screenwriters over the years...
If you've never experienced script euphoria, you're missing out. But also, never, ever, ever email out your screenplay while riding that wave of delusions.
What's your style? This question is important to the urban youth of STRANGER THAN PARADISE and reflects our desire to find our own identity in the big city. We examine it in the newest entry in the Fatelink Inspired By series.
In screenwriting, it is important to know where to start and where NOT to start.
Next up in our Inspired By series is: The Double Life of Veronique. Don't understand it? Join the club.
Ever feel like you need a completely clean slate? As Fatelink closes in on a decision for which film to make in 2020, we consider choosing a brand new idea.
Shelving a creative project can feel like a break-up. But sometimes, that's what you have to do.
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SIDEWAYS not only delivers a tender and effective film monologue, it also stands as an exemplar for revealing the backstory of a character....in one shot.
Today, we show you an example of how to use Final Draft Tagger 2. More importantly, we discuss the mental shift that occurs from development to pre-production once filmmakers hit the tagging stage!
Why is it important to tag your script properly? (And what is script tagging, anyway?)
We dive into the Czech New Wave with CLOSELY WATCHED TRAINS, a film that teaches our director a little bit about his own heritage.
Sometimes, every filmmaker longs for a personal badass to fight the fights we'd rather avoid.
A virtual cocktail will be in store for you once you've memorialized your characters on a Pinterest Board. We do so with "The Dandy" - a classic archetype that just happens to have a (delicious) role in our new piece.
As we dig into the thematic elements of the upcoming film, the timeless BOOK OF JOB provoked a new perspective, as did Carl Jung's ANSWER TO JOB. What are some of the classical inspirations for your creative project?
Draft two has been delivered to our team.
When our team was asked to watch and learn from the classic Akira Kurosawa film IKIRU, Yuki took away a lesson on listening.
Fatelink - an indie production company operating out of Hollywood - will take you with us as we make a movie, step by step.
Are lucky numbers real? One man explores his relationship with the number 14.
What are the biggest criticisms we've received so far on our new series? Watch and find out and hear Hunter's response to them. Hint: Apparently, at least one word....is overused.
What happens when one of the team members finds our director's choice of an inspirational film to be sexist? Find out...
When Hunter's pug gets too jealous and lonely, he has to take a week off videos. See you next Monday, August 10th! P.S. You can catch up on our previous episodes at: YouTube.com/Fatelink
So how do you mindmap a character, anyway? #CharacterDevelopment #Screenwriting
What is character mindmapping? What are some strategies to make it work for you and get started?
Today, we dive into a concrete example of character research as part of the development process for our new feature film. We've shown you how we get started with character research. What is your process?
What are the kinds of notes that point towards a need for more research and what are some general research strategies that can be executed during a pandemic?
When your team gives you script notes and you realize they sound strikingly similar to the notes you've given other screenwriters over the years...
The modern day classic film CENTRAL STATION raises a great question: can an unlikable character win the hearts of an audience?
One of the questions we hear most often in the writing forums is: should I register my script with the WGA or should I copyright it?
What does it mean for a character to "earn their death" in a film? We dive into another great indie film to answer that question in the latest episode of INSPIRED BY.
What's your style? This question is important to the urban youth of STRANGER THAN PARADISE and reflects our desire to find our own identity in the big city. We examine it in the newest entry in the Fatelink Inspired By series.
If you've never experienced script euphoria, you're missing out. But also, never, ever, ever email out your screenplay while riding that wave of delusions.
In screenwriting, it is important to know where to start and where NOT to start.
Next up in our Inspired By series is: The Double Life of Veronique. Don't understand it? Join the club.
Ever feel like you need a completely clean slate? As Fatelink closes in on a decision for which film to make in 2020, we consider choosing a brand new idea.
Shelving a creative project can feel like a break-up. But sometimes, that's what you have to do.
As Fatelink continues to search for amazing films to guide and shape our creative process, we examine the Federico Fellini classic NIGHTS OF CABIRIA.
In our quest to find the right movie to make in 2020, Yukiko Kelly Sagara suggests that Hunter Lee Hughes consider the benefits of a built-in audience for a more commercial film. But is that the right choice for us this year? #filmmaking #indiefilm
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