As the year comes to an end, I thought it would be fun to recap my favorite filmmaking articles and videos from 2015.

You may recognize some — I have linked to some before, but as we move forward into a new year, I like to recap everything I’ve learned from the previous year.

There is an awful lot of junk to sort through every month, so I’ve broken down my favorite articles and videos to help cut through the clutter. This is here to help you find the best from the clutter. 🙂

The Best Filmmaking Videos of 2015

Special Effects Anyone Can Do for Free

Children of Men: Don’t Ignore The Background

The Truth About Filmmaking!

JJ Abrams on Film School: “More important you learn what to make movies about, than how to make movies”

Why Prep Is SO Important

Christopher Nolan on his first (no-budget) film “Following” + DIY Tips & Tricks

18-Minute Analysis By Christopher Nolan On Story & Construction Of Memento

Buster Keaton – The Art of the Gag

What not to do when making a Kickstarter video

The Best Filmmaking Resources + Articles of 2015

• 10GB of royalty free sound effects

• 1500 free 4k stock footage clips

• 10,000 Film Clips Now Available for Free in New Public Domain

• 9 Great YouTube Channels for Filmmakers

• Here are 500+ premium sound effects – for free

• Pixar’s 22 Rules of Storytelling

• 6+ hours of ambient music

• Every Keyboard Shortcut That You Will Ever Need for Premiere Pro & After Effects

• 6000 free sound effects

• Top 15 Mistakes Beginner Filmmakers Make

• Where should a look begin?

• The Changing Shape of Cinema: The History of Aspect Ratio

• Film Industry Cheat Sheet Collection

• Film 101: What everyone does on set

• How To Become A Better Colorist?

• House of Cards: How Cinematography is used to convey power

• 5 Screenwriting Lessons from Quentin Tarantino

• 5 Podcasts That Will Make You A Better Filmmaker

• The full costs and income of a £1million indie film

Did I leave out any of your favorites? Let me know in the comments below!

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