Recent content by Adam Films
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Discussion Film contracts in real life – mistakes most producers discover too late
Most film contracts don’t become problematic because of bad intentions, but because too many things are left undefined. In my experience, serious issues rarely appear during development or production. They usually surface later, when festivals, sales agents, or distributors start asking precise...- Adam Films
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- Forum: Legal & Contracts
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Insight Why Do Expensive Films Look Cheap – and Low-Budget Films Feel Cinematic?
This really resonates, and I think you’re describing something a lot of people feel but don’t always have the words for. What’s broken isn’t the technology it’s the fear around it. Big studio films today are made in a constant state of risk management. Nothing can be unclear, nothing can be...- Adam Films
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- Forum: Film Analysis & Studies
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Europe Major Festival 2026 Berlinale – Berlin International Film Festival
I did some research on Berlinale 2026, and this year’s lineup looks especially strong. Several big names are involved in the competition, including Amy Adams, Channing Tatum, Sandra Hüller, as well as Elle Fanning and Pamela Anderson in new films. The jury is chaired by Wim Wenders, which says a...- Adam Films
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- Forum: Major Film Festivals
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Experience Discussion Why workflow beats gear on US Indie sets
Stop picking your camera before you've scanned your location. In the US indie world, your workflow is what keeps you alive, not your sensor size. I’ve noticed a recurring pattern in the US indie scene lately: cinematography is no longer just about making beautiful images. On low-budget...- Adam Films
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- Forum: Cinematography & Lighting
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Open The $50k Volume: How to Use Virtual Production Without a Disney Budget in 2026
That point about focus pulling is a total reality check it’s exactly the kind of 'ground truth' that marketing brochures always skip. Even if the background shows mountains miles away, you're still physically focusing on a glass wall just a few feet back, which completely breaks traditional...- Adam Films
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- Forum: Blog, Articles & Interviews
