30 Classic Archetypes to Help Your Story Pop

There is nothing new under the sun. And these character archetypes are in everything you watch and read. If’ you’re stuck trying to make one of your characters more interesting, maybe changing who they are and what motivates them will take your story to a...

Desoto Arts Institute Film Summer Camps

Rise and shine campers! Desoto Arts Institute is staying busy this summer with two, week long filmmaker’s workshops. Students will learn from DAI Founder and writer/director, Robb Rokk, to craft great stories with excellence and professionalism while learning to...

Story by Robert McKee

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...

Directing: Film Techniques and Aesthetics by Michael Rabiger

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...