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Top Film Schools

by The Library of Virginia Did you ever imagine being in the film business? If you do not want to be in front of the camera, maybe being behind the camera is more your calling. Going to Film or TV school is a great way to learn every aspect of the film making process and how Hollywood works. Many great universities have some type of film program, so do not get wrapped up in only going to the top ranked. Any list of top film schools need to be … [Read more...]

Ways to Market and Distribute Your Independent Film

One of the many ways to distribute your film is to get it into an independent theatre. In order to do so, you will have to do some research work. First, find out more on the types of films each theatre shows. Check out their titles and the types of budgets these films have. It will give you a much better idea to see if your film has a chance to be shown here.Make a list of what theatres are in your area, most of these will be much smaller than … [Read more...]

Presenting – Your Reality TV Show Or Documentary Film Concept!

Ok, so you've poured yourself over the monthly and weekly periodicals at your local newsstand. After careful research, you know exactly what your audience usually reads. You've spotted at least a half dozen ADS in those magazines and identified your first brand targets. The prospective brands match your concept for a reality TV show or documentary film and you know they want to reach your audience.What you do next is take the information from … [Read more...]

The Alchemist & The Filmmaker ? Part 1 of 2

Last week I was talking to my good friend Tim Beachum about new scripts I had completed, current projects, and future films I wanted to shoot. The conversation moved from talking about filmmaking to a book he had recently read called, "The Alchemist." I am confessed book junkie, but lately I have not been in the mood to read as much. My mind has been consumed with looking to the future for that next screenplay to write or movie to make. I had … [Read more...]

Hollywood on Producing Black Films

by The National Archives UK The political and economical reality according to filmmaker George LucasAfrican American filmmakers and other prominent figures should establish a distribution system to market black films across the globe. Hollywood admits that even with an Academy Award winning name like Cuba Gooding Jr. they still don't know how to market black films, according to filmmaker George Lucas, director of "Star Wars". In a recent … [Read more...]

Can employees/contract labourers be deemed as ‘producers’ under Geographical Indication (GI) Act ?

Subsequent to my application for the rectification of GI No. 121 ‘Tirupathi Laddu', I have written a letter to the GI Registry with the following contents.   "The crux of the matter referenced above lies in the interpretation of Section 11(1) of the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration & Protection) Act, 1999 as to whether the GI applicant in the instant case represents the interest of the producers and also whether the definition … [Read more...]