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Lebanese filmmakers financially feted at Abu Dhabi Film Festival ABU DHABI: It was a big night for Lebanese filmmakers Friday evening, as the Abu Dhabi Film Festival (ADFF) handed out several top prizes to works by filmmakers from this country. Read more on Zawya Mel Gibson: Can he make a comeback? Last year, the film director Todd Phillips offered the convicted rapist Mike Tyson a cameo in his summer comedy The Hangover. Everybody loved the … [Read more...]

If making a documentary, is it legal to use a short clip from another movie without permission?

Question by Eddie Cacciatore, Private Eye: If making a documentary, is it legal to use a short clip from another movie without permission? I notice a lot of documentaries use short clips from TV and other movies. Does the filmmaker need to get permission to do so from each film company? Sometimes the clips are from the 50s and 60s. How hard would that be to get permissions? Best answer: Answer by cass5i would say yes as long as it is properly … [Read more...]

How to get amateur actors for a short film?

Question by George Lucas: How to get amateur actors for a short film? Hi, I live in London and I have an amateur short film planned out. I have a written script, and all equipment I need, all I need are people willing to be in it for free. Where do you recommend I go? Best answer: Answer by Savanna Cherrymake a lot of fliers saying audition dates and post them all around town. then audition people for the roles. many people like the theatre, so … [Read more...]

Are there any short film contests available in Toronto or online?

by vancouverfilmschool Question by Kirk Max: Are there any short film contests available in Toronto or online? I'm looking for any short film contests I can enter online or in Toronto. It doesn't matter if the final deadline for this year has passed, I can enter next year as well. So far I've only been able to find The Indie Short Film Competition. I don't need many details, just a link to the website would help. Best answer: Answer by ghost … [Read more...]

Lastest Short Film News

The Billy Nayer Show w/ film Stingray Sam and The Monster Women Panache Presents The Billy Nayer Show with their film Stingray Sam and The Monster Women Sunday, October 24, at Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St in Arcata. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $ 7 and is 21 and over. Read more on The North Coast Journal Surfrider Film and Mixer at SoHo Thursday Mixer and Short Film Screening of "Cycle of Insanity" followed by Special Guest Q&A after the … [Read more...]

Short film follows war movie tradition, with a twist

Short film follows war movie tradition, with a twist Bronx-based independent filmmaker Ronald K. Armstrong thinks he has made a "kind of history-making film" with "War Is a Bitch.". Read more on New York Daily News Closing the net Julian Assange moves like a hunted man. In a noisy Ethiopian restaurant, he pitches his voice above a whisper to foil the Western intelligence agencies he fears. Read more on The Age Khadr pleads guilty to war … [Read more...]

How should I go about making a short film?

Question by Nataliee: How should I go about making a short film? I want to enter a short film into a competition, I have an idea but I'm not exactly sure about how I should go about making it. What should I look into? Best answer: Answer by vickazHave the story written exactly write/draw an idea board showing every camera angle include voice overs and music/sound effects begin shooting and enjoy What do you think? Answer below! … [Read more...]

The Sound Machine (2008) Short Film

Written & Directed by Zahid Chohan ( twitter.com ) Based on the short story by Roald Dahl The Sound Machine tells the tale of Klausner, a man obsessed with science and sound. His latest invention takes him into a world where sounds take an unexpected turn, and what he discovers gives him a nasty shock. *Prize-Winner: Propeller TV Best Short Film Competition* *Shortlisted: Friends of the Earth Short Film Competition* *Screened at Hull … [Read more...]

What’s a good inexpensive camera for short films?

Question by Hawkinator: What's a good inexpensive camera for short films? My friends and I want to make short films and I was look for any suggestions on any good cameras that can shoot in HD. I noticed a lot of people I know have been filming with a Canon 7D, but way too expensive. I'm looking to spend anything around $ 200. Iwas thinking of getting a Kodak z950. I really want to get a digital camera because the last camcorder I had was too … [Read more...]

Richmond’s film, like his life, all too short

Richmond's film, like his life, all too short Much like his racing career, a documentary on the life and death of Ashland native Tim Richmond left me wanting more. Read more on Bucyrus Telegraph-Forum Scare Factor film festival set for Friday night The Wild West Film Festival's annual Scare Factor film screening is set to take place in downtown Lawrence Friday evening. Read more on Lawrence Journal-World Andy Staples: Mizzou needed no tricks … [Read more...]