The Future of Immersive Horror, Teen Filmmaking Wonder, & Writing to Music

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November 03, 2025 Hey Stu, Welcome back! Want to know what’s new on No Film School? Check out our top craft stories of the week. 🖋️ Screenwriting Should Writers Listen to Music While Writing? Lost in Translation Credit: Focus Features Ask 10 writers whether they work with music playing, and you'll get 10 different answers. Some need total silence. Some can't function without a soundtrack. But, what is the "right" thing to do for our creativity? Is there even a “right” thing? Well, both camps have some science on their side. Let’s dive in. Continue Reading - Should Writers Listen to Music While Writing? 🗞️ Quick Reads for Screenwriting 9 Writing Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Story - Learn what they are and how to avoid them. 5 Conceptual Questions You Should Ask Before Making Your First Short Film - Do these things to understand your story. What Are the 3 C's of Spec Selling? - The internet has spoken with some pretty good advice for writers. 🎬 Directing How a Teen Filmmaker Shot an Award-Winning TikTok Ghost Story on an iPhone What if your phone didn't just distract you? What if it posed a supernatural danger to you? Exploring a haunting through social media, Don't Ignore Me is a short horror film directed by Charli Fletcher when she was just 14 years old and was shot entirely on an iPhone. Fletcher and her producer, Raymond Mendez, checked in with No Film School to share their secrets behind the film and offer lessons for other filmmakers looking to shoot something on a low budget, no matter the age. Continue Reading - How a Teen Filmmaker Shot an Award-Winning TikTok Ghost Story on an iPhone 🗞️ Quick Reads for Directing What the 'It: Welcome to Derry' Team Can Teach You About Launching Horror TV - Start with a big, gooey bang.  🎥 Cinematography ​Exploring Immersive Horror Filmmaking and the Terrifying Future of Jump Scares Blackmagic Ursa Cine Immersive Camera Credit: Blackmagic Design As part of Horror Week 2025, we sat down with a bunch of talented filmmakers to discuss the future of horror filmmaking and how the rise of immersive video might make frights and jump scares more terrifying than ever before. We discussed the horror filmmaking possibilities unlocked by this 180-degree, 3D 8K recording format and what this new technology could do for tension, frights, and—yes—even jump scares. Continue Reading - Exploring Immersive Horror Filmmaking and the Terrifying Future of Jump Scares 🗞️ Quick Reads for Cinematography Why Everything in ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ Is So Blue — And What It Really Means - Michel Gondry’s use of blue goes beyond Clementine’s hair—it reflects memory, loss, and the emotional temperature of Joel and Clementine’s relationship. When Silence Speaks Louder Than Bullets: The Genius of Leone’s Opening Sequence - Sergio Leone’s train scene transformed stillness into suspense, proving tension doesn’t need words. 📚 Recommended Reads: Judd Apatow’s Must-Read List for Filmmakers and Comedy Nerds These books helped this comedy legend forge a career. What Are All The Tools You'll Find on a Movie Set? We created a glossary for you to check out and learn what you may find. Inside Justin Warren's DIT Cart Learn the gear and tech he uses on the sets of movies like The Woman in the Yard and The Exorcist: Believer. What Filmmakers Can Learn from This Chaotic Horror Film by the 'Alien' Writers When writers fight, effects artists panic, and studios demand reshoots, how does a film survive? 6 Movies That Were Way Ahead Of Their Time These are narratives that challenge the audience’s preference. Explore more articles → Visit No Film School 🎬 Never Miss an Update! Subscribe Now Want the latest filmmaking news, industry insights, and indie success stories delivered straight to your inbox? 📩 Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive tips and resources: 👉 Sign up here 🎙️ Check out the No Film School Podcast for gear updates, trending film topics, and interviews with some of the biggest names in the industry. 🎥 Keep learning, keep creating. Visit No Film School for daily updates, expert guides, and in-depth tutorials. 📢 Join the conversation on social media and connect with fellow filmmakers: Instagram | Twitter/X | YouTube | Facebook See you next time with more filmmaking goodness! 🎬   Update your email preferences or unsubscribe here © 2025 No Film School 8605 Santa Monica Blvd PMB 39920 West Hollywood, CA 90069, United States of America Terms of Service