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Owen Montenegro

Owen, a film production graduate from the University of Miami, honed his skills on various sets and independent film projects. His experiences as a camera operator and editor lend a practical perspective to his articles, where he shares practical tips and tricks for aspiring filmmakers.

Rob Marshall’s Live Action Adaptation of Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ Receives Positive Reviews Above and Below the Sea

Rob Marshall’s Live Action Adaptation of Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ Receives Positive Reviews Above and Below the Sea

Disney’s attempts to reinvent their animated classics as live action versions has proven to be largely a smart boxoffice play, but one with a mixed creative result. Certainly some were huge hits like Bill Condon’s Beauty And The Beast and Guy Ritchie’s less enchanting

August 23, 2023
Reviews
Super Mario Bros Movie Wins FilmmakerFocus’s 2023 Most Valuable Blockbuster Tournament

Super Mario Bros Movie Wins FilmmakerFocus’s 2023 Most Valuable Blockbuster Tournament

Universal and Illumination‘s smash The Super Mario Bros Movie finishes No. 1

May 7, 2024
Greene Talent Elevates Three Agents to Partner Status

Greene Talent Elevates Three Agents to Partner Status

EXCLUSIVE: Michael Greene’s talent agency Greene Talent has elevated agents Azeem Chiba,

August 25, 2023
Venice Film Festival 2023: FilmmakerFocus Presents Comprehensive Movie Reviews

Venice Film Festival 2023: FilmmakerFocus Presents Comprehensive Movie Reviews

The Venice Film Festival began August 30 with opening-night movie Comandante, an Italian

August 31, 2023
Netflix Acquires Anna Kendrick’s ‘Dating Game’ Serial Killer Story ‘Woman Of The Hour’ for $11 Million in Major TIFF 2023 Agreement

Netflix Acquires Anna Kendrick’s ‘Dating Game’ Serial Killer Story ‘Woman Of The Hour’ for $11 Million in Major TIFF 2023 Agreement

EXCLUSIVE: In the first major acquisition deal on the ground here at

September 12, 2023
Evil Dead Rise Review: Deadites Unleash High-Rise Chaos in Lee Cronin’s Horror Venture

Evil Dead Rise Review: Deadites Unleash High-Rise Chaos in Lee Cronin’s Horror Venture

Editors note: This review was originally published March 16 after its premiere at SXSW. It opens in theaters Friday., Deadites are everywhere

August 24, 2023
Reviews
Bad Things Director On Subverting The Shining & Celebrating Queer Women In Horror

Bad Things Director Subverts The Shining, Celebrates Queer Women in Horror

Summary Bad Things is a horror film set to premiere on Shudder. It follows a group of friends staying at an abandoned

August 24, 2023
Interviews
Sasha Lane Breaks Down Shocking Revelations In The Crowded Room Episode 7

Sasha Lane Unveils Startling Truths in Episode 7 of The Crowded Room

WARNING: Spoilers for The Crowded Room episode 7.AppleTV+'s The Crowded Room stars Tom Holland as Danny, a man who is in the

August 24, 2023
Interviews
Anna Konkle Interview: The Afterparty Season 2 & Carpool Karaoke

Anna Konkle Interview: The Afterparty Season 2 and Carpool Karaoke

The Afterparty returns with a new murder that pulls Detective Danner, Zoë, and Aniq back together. After clearing Aniq's name in the

August 24, 2023
Interviews
‘Fast X’ Review: Explosive Action, Jason Momoa Ignite Thrilling Sequel

‘Fast X’ Review: Explosive Action, Jason Momoa Ignite Thrilling Sequel

Not too many film franchises stick around for more than two decades, but the insanely wild motorized antics of Fast X roar

August 24, 2023
Reviews
“Kensuke’s Kingdom” Transformed into Timeless Castaway Fantasy at Annecy Film Festival: A Review of Michael Morpugo’s Novel

“Kensuke’s Kingdom” Transformed into Timeless Castaway Fantasy at Annecy Film Festival: A Review of Michael Morpugo’s Novel

Michael Morpurgo’s 1999 children’s book comes vividly to life in Neil Boyle and Kirk Hendry’s joint feature debut, a castaway fantasy in

August 24, 2023
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Jon Hamm and Tina Fey Reunite in ‘Maggie Moore(s)’ to Lift Murder Mystery/Romantic Drama at Tribeca Festival

Jon Hamm and Tina Fey Reunite in ‘Maggie Moore(s)’ to Lift Murder Mystery/Romantic Drama at Tribeca Festival

It is always an occasion for celebration when Jon Hamm and Tina Fey are back together on screen — big or small

August 23, 2023
Reviews
David Duchovny’s Offbeat Comedy ‘Bucky F*cking Dent’ Premieres at Tribeca Film Festival

David Duchovny’s Offbeat Comedy ‘Bucky F*cking Dent’ Premieres at Tribeca Film Festival

For his sophomore feature, the follow-up to 2004’s little-seen indie House of D, David Duchovny serves up a similarly niche confection, a

August 23, 2023
Reviews
Cate Blanchett Stars in Warwick Thornton’s Retelling of Australia’s Founding Story at Cannes Film Festival: ‘The New Boy’ Review

Cate Blanchett Stars in Warwick Thornton’s Retelling of Australia’s Founding Story at Cannes Film Festival: ‘The New Boy’ Review

Warwick Thornton is a master maker of images. The first frames of The New Boy – a sweep of dusty ground; a

August 23, 2023
Reviews
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Producer On Bringing Maximals To The Big Screen

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Producer Discusses Introducing Maximals to the Big Screen

In Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Maximals and Autobots will finally team up on the big screen! Former soldier and tech expert

August 23, 2023
Interviews
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