Author: Jan Sørup

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Jan Sørup

Jan Sørup is an indie filmmaker, videographer, and photographer from Denmark. He owns FilmDaft.com and the Danish company Apertura, which produces video content for big companies in Denmark and Scandinavia. Jan has a background in music, has drawn webcomics, and is a former lecturer at the University of Copenhagen.

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Genres & Styles

The Best Neo-noir Movies (Every Film Student Must Watch!)

by Jan Sørup April 28, 2024 0

Reading Time: 4 minutesNeo-noir is a film genre that updates classic noir elements for a contemporary audience. If you’re unfamiliar with the genre, I recommend... Read more.

Film History, Movements & World Cinema

Famous Femme Fatales Every Film Student Must Know

by Jan Sørup April 28, 2024 0

Reading Time: 5 minutesFrom Rita Hayworth’s sultry whispers in Gilda to Sharon Stone’s icy manipulations in Basic Instinct, the femme fatale archetype... Read more.

Genres & Styles

What is Neo Noir? Definition & Examples from Film

by Jan Sørup April 27, 2024 0

Reading Time: 6 minutesWhat is Neo-noir? Definition & Meaning Neo-noir is a modern version of the classic film noir genre, popular in the 1940s and 1950s.... Read more.

Writing Techniques

Third-person Omniscient Point of View. Meaning & Examples in Film

by Jan Sørup April 26, 2024 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesThird-person omniscient point of view Definition & Meaning The third-person omniscient point of view (PoV) is like having a god-like... Read more.

Writing Techniques

What is Anagnorisis? Definition & Examples from Film

by Jan Sørup April 26, 2024 0

Reading Time: 5 minutesWhat is Anagnorisis? Definition & Meaning Anagnorisis is a moment in a story when a character makes a critical discovery about their... Read more.

Writing Techniques

What is an Anecdote? Definition + Film Examples

by Jan Sørup April 25, 2024 0

Reading Time: 4 minutesWhat is an anecdote? Definition & Meaning An anecdote is a short story told by a character that reveals something personal, specific,... Read more.

Project Planning

What is a High Concept Film? Meaning and Examples.

by Jan Sørup April 24, 2024 0

Reading Time: 4 minutesWhat is a High-concept film? Definition & Meaning A high-concept film features a clear, intriguing premise that can be easily summarized... Read more.

Film Theory

What is The Uncanny Valley? Meaning & Examples from Film

by Jan Sørup April 23, 2024 0

Reading Time: 5 minutesWhat is The Uncanny Valley? Definition & Meaning The Uncanny Valley is a term that describes the creepy feeling you get when something... Read more.

Animation

The History of Anthropomorphism in Film. Meaning and Examples

by Jan Sørup April 22, 2024 0

Reading Time: 6 minutesWhat is Anthropomorphism? Definition & Meaning Anthropomorphism is the attributing of human traits, emotions, or intentions to non-human... Read more.

Music & Scoring

Film Scoring 101. Meaning, Types, Techniques, and Examples.

by Jan Sørup April 21, 2024 0

Reading Time: 4 minutesWhat is film scoring? Definition & Meaning Music scoring in film, also known as film scoring, involves creating music that enhances... Read more.