Question by mike hunt: why do hollywood filmmakers constantly portray real life murderers as sympathetic characters? there is hardly any thought or consideration given to victims or their families.it might not sell as many tickets telling the real victims story,but they are the real characters that suffer. the guy that peed in my cereal is the punk that murdered my cousins 21 year old daughter and her 17 year old cousin up in cedar rapids.they … [Read more...]

by Chuckumentary Question by Melissa la Artista: Screenwriters and Filmmakers - Any validity to the McKee "Story" Seminars? Have you taken his seminar or know folks who have? Is it complete BS, hype, a good starting point, and/or the real deal? $ 745 for the Seminar; $ 895 for the Seminar plus Final Draft software vs. film school tuition vs. other seminars/instruction you would take? Best answer: Answer by Film Guy ™Don't take it. You don't … [Read more...]

Question by doobia: i'm just curious. i want to how filmmakers removes the materials in a shot like the microphone, the lightening? so that the film comes out as if it was taken in an actual environment without those setups. Best answer: Answer by Bbit's still there, they just use a strong microphone above the camera and strong lights so they aren't inside the frame of the camera What do you think? Answer below! … [Read more...]

by david_shankbone Question by The Dude: Dcumantary Filmmakers anyone know where to find em? I am interested in producing a documentary film, and looking for a writer/ director to hire for this project. It's an ambitious project and I feel it can do very well. Can anyone point me to the right direction with listings of writers and directors of documentary films with portfolios and contact info? Best answer: Answer by Schrute BuckI'll do it. … [Read more...]

by pajama party in a haunted hive Question by Vermin: Which of these filmmakers is the bigger Patriot; Oliver Stone OR Michael Moore? Best answer: Answer by delphiMichael Moore. Add your own answer in the comments! … [Read more...]

Arab uprisings raise hope, doubts among filmmakers OUAGADOUGOU (AFP) - Popular uprisings that toppled veteran leaders in the Arab world have raised hopes among north African filmmakers that the winds of change will also blow across the burgeoning industry. Read more on thewest.com.au Arab uprisings raise hope, doubts among filmmakers Popular uprisings that toppled veteran leaders in the Arab world have raised hopes among north African … [Read more...]