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5 Tips for Independent Film Producers: How to Survive the Turbulent Years Ahead

The Falling Value of Film EntertainmentForty years ago, people who wanted to see a movie on a Friday night had just a few options. They could watch what was on TV, they could go to the local drive-in, or they could go to the local movie theater. The advent of video stores that sold hundreds or thousands of movies on video tape/DVD gave people new alternatives. They could watch this week's new movie at the movie theater, or take in last winter's … [Read more...]

Music For Independent Films – Why Your Film Score Shouldn’t Fall Short

With tight budgets and very limited resources, the independent film maker often falls short when working to bring their vision to the big screen. With hundreds of film festivals taking place annually in the United States, the platform is in place for budding producers and directors to find their place in the 'reel' world. But between hiring cast and crew while ensuring that equipment is up to par when it comes to lighting and photography, the … [Read more...]

Toronto International Film Festival Salutes Hollywood and Independent Films

Now that the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival is over it is time to take a look at some of the independent films that won significant awards and bathed in the spotlight of publicity. As usual there were a lot of movies with big Hollywood stars and big film production budgets attached to them that received a lot of publicity. But there were also a few smaller independent films that managed to win some awards at one of the big three film … [Read more...]

You Must Live In The World Of Independent Film

There is a general perception amongst the public that the art of filmmaking these days belongs to Wall Street and major studios with giant budgets. But the fact of the matter is that you really do not need millions of dollars to make an independent film. You can make a movie for a fraction of what most Hollywood films cost if the right people and film production methods are employed. However, if you want to make a quality low budget movie on a … [Read more...]

Who Is The Most Independent Filmmaker Friendly Distributor In 2008? The Answer Might Surprise You

Overall, film sales were down at Sundance 2008. And documentary titles accounted for about half of the distribution deals made this year. However, the real story for deal-making at Sundance may well be that Sony Pictures Classics, the bright-eyed indie wing of the 400 pound gorilla that is Sony Pictures, single handedly kept the festival a viable market for scrappy indie films in competition.Sony Pictures Classics does not have the success … [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...]

Long Live Those Who Choose The Independent Path In Film Production

It seems like the only films being made these days by major studios are sequels to comic book hero movies, remakes of classic old movies and old television shows that have been turned into movies. Most of the projects of today's film industry are chosen by Wall Street instead of by some cigar chomping studio executive sitting behind a desk on a studio lot in Hollywood. It can be disheartening at times when you are standing in front of an … [Read more...]

Jon Jost, Independent Film-maker – Flower

Jon Jost, independent film-maker. The early films2. FlowerJon Jost's short film 'Flower' (1970) explores the relationship between language and meaning. A direct parallel is drawn between film language and verbal language. The film opens with a quote, in the form of a printed text, from Mallarmé saying that when he reads the word 'flower' he experiences a sense of beauty. But there is no flower actually there, only the word, and the associated … [Read more...]