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CinemaStix is a series of filmmaking stories & video essays, with a focus on popular & classic movies. Hey, I’m Danny Boyd! CinemaStix is an independent movie channel dedicated to the celebration and craft of filmmaking. Saturdays you’ll find new filmmaking stories and video essays on everything from directing to cinematography, to performances, to screenwriting. Or just fascinating production stories from great and popular movies. Peruse, ponder, share, subscribe… but most of all, I just hope you enjoy :)

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