by Cyprian Francis | May 1, 2020 | Blog, Film
Scrolling through Facebook today I was reminded of a photo from 9 years ago. 9 years ago! Man time flies. But it’s a photo from the “set” of Block Diaries, the hood web series I shot with my friend Cornell Hill. This is me in the thick of things,...
by Cyprian Francis | Mar 26, 2020 | Blog, Film
As coronavirus takes grip of the world, I wanted to take a few minutes to talk about its effects on the Entertainment industry, and Los Angeles...
by Cyprian Francis | Dec 30, 2018 | Blog, Film
As we approach a new year, I find myself mulling over the future of film. My own projects mostly, but trying to grasp what new elements will allow my work to stand out, be innovative, and lead the way for future content. I believe I found the answer in what they are...
by Cyprian Francis | Oct 5, 2018 | Blog, Film
Since being out in LA for roughly a month now, I’ve made it a goal of mine to try and meet as many other passionate people as I can. This included other filmmakers, directors, producers, and most importantly actors. I say that because they are most important...
by Cyprian Francis | Jun 21, 2018 | Blog, Business, Film, Media
And the media landscape continues to shrink, as 21st Century Fox has agreed to an improved offer from The Walt Disney Co. worth $38 a share, up from $28 a share which was agreed upon in December. This valuation is a $3 premium over Comcast’s $35 a share all-cash offer...
by Cyprian Francis | Oct 13, 2017 | Blog, Business, Film, Technology
Few, if any, drone-makers have pushed the limits of aerial cinematography like DJI, and the Chinese company is again looking to break new ground with a new high-flying professional-grade shooter. The Zenmuse X7 interchangeable lens camera is aimed squarely at the...