Kill Or Be Killed, is an official selection of Oregon Scream Week Fall 2018 and will screen on October 27, 2018. Our Film Club has made a couple of films accidentally, HUSHHH and Kill or Be Killed. We get together for hands-on student training on Saturday mornings to...
If you can only pick one book from your director’s toolkit, “Directing Actors” by Judith Weston should be it. Weston’s wisdom is like a compass guiding directors through the delicate and intricate process of working with actors. In this...
After devouring Robert McKee’s “Story,” I couldn’t resist digging into “Dialogue.” It’s the next logical step, right? Well, here’s the twist… I actually read “Dialogue” first and then circled back to...
DAI’s Outside Arcadia is a well-crafted sci-fi drama about a brother and sister that see an opportunity to right a past wrong. No spoilers. The film was crewed and produced by the students of DAI and directed by our founder, Robb Rokk. Our crew ranged from 13 to...
Unlock the Secrets of Storytelling Mastery Buy it. Read it. Read it again. Study it. Dog ear the pages. It’s a veritable treasure trove of story knowledge. It’s a genuine treasure trove of storytelling wisdom. Robert McKee is undeniably a genius and a master...
I’ll be upfront—I’m currently working my way through “Directing: Film Techniques and Aesthetics” by Michael Rabiger, and it’s proving to be a bit of a rollercoaster. On one hand, a significant portion of the content seems geared towards...
Desoto Arts Institute is moving into a new studio space on the north side of South Point Church in Southaven, MS. The space is part of the old Lollipops Skating Center. At approximately 6200sf, the space will house a film sound stage, audio/music production recording...
