Notes from the desk of Gaston D’Agrivieri
Hollywood, CA
Resources
Academic
Harvard Film Archive
Check out the Harvard Film Archive website—it features upcoming screenings, film series, special events, and information about Harvard’s extensive collection of historic and contemporary films. It’s a great resource for anyone interested in cinema.
Useful Websites
FILMGRAB
Check out FilmGrab—it’s a free online collection of movie stills organized by film and director. It’s perfect for exploring cinematography, finding visual inspiration, or simply appreciating great moments from film history. It has less titles than the main competitor… but you can’t beat the price and you don’t need to sign up.
Learn On Your Own
MasterClass: Martin Scorsese Teaches Filmmaking
Check out Martin Scorsese’s MasterClass on filmmaking, where he shares insights into directing, editing, working with actors, shooting on a low budget, and using locations. It’s a great resource for anyone interested in learning from one of cinema’s most influential directors.
Sundance Collab
Check out Sundance Collab—it’s an online learning and networking platform for filmmakers and storytellers. It offers courses, workshops, free events, filmmaking resources, and opportunities to connect with a global creative community.
No Film School
Check out No Film School—it’s an online resource for filmmakers covering directing, screenwriting, cinematography, editing, gear, film festivals, funding, and the latest news from the film and TV industry.
More Resources
Mobygratis.com
Online Free Film School:
Every Frame a Painting
scriptslug.com
Read screenplays and more
Wired Magazine: Tutorial
theposterdb.com
Wired Magazine: Tutorial
