• ShortFest Panel

    Creating Tension à la Hitchcock

When it comes to manipulating the audience into a state of frenzy, Alfred Hitchcock is the master. Just exactly how did he do it? Hitchcock scholar Jeffrey Michael Bays has made this his life's study, and will share his top tips, illustrated with clips, for escalating tension and leaving the audience jonesing for more. Not just for genre filmmakers, these tips will enhance everyone's films. 

Guests: Jeffrey Michael Bays, founder the Borgus Network, contributor Moviemaker Magazine

Jeffrey Michael Bays

j baysJeffrey Michael Bays is an author, filmmaker, YouTuber, award-winning radio producer, and founder of the Borgus Network. He is a frequent contributor to MovieMaker Magazine, No Film School, The Director's Chair, and is producer of the film series 'Rolling Tape.' In 2013, he wrote 'Between the Scenes' - the first book ever written for filmmakers about the power of scene transitions. Jeffrey is a leading scholar on Alfred Hitchcock's suspense techniques. His radio productions have been heard on SiriusXM Satellite Radio.

Event Details

Date: Jun 25 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

2016 ShortFest Archive