Question by T24: What is the difference between a Film Director and a Film Producer? What do they do differently? Can anyone help? Best answer: Answer by natashathegreatA film producer does all pre and post production for a film. I.e. casting, buying script's rights, helping acquire locations, post-production: press junkets advertising etc. Summit is a Production company they pay to put the films in theaters etc. a film director is in charge … [Read more...]
Spike Jonze’s “I’m Here” – Short Film Trailer
"I'm Here" is a robot love story celebrating a life enriched by creativity. The movie is set in contemporary LA, where life moves at a seemingly regular pace with the exception of a certain amount of robot residents who love among the population. A male robot librarian lives a solitary and methodical life — devoid of creativity, joy and passion - until he meets an adventurous and free spirited female robot. The film stars British actor Andrew … [Read more...]
The Psycho Legacy
beauty and the beast Image by permanently scatterbrained it's okay. we're all beautiful on the inside. The Psycho Legacy Rent It I love a good retrospective behind-the-scenes documentary. When the right amount of time and effort is put into crafting something worthwhile and substantial, a behind-the-scenes piece can even eclipse the film it's about (I love Clerks. , but in my own humble opinion, The Snowball Effect is not only better than the … [Read more...]
Can I study both Drawing and Film making, and possibly writing at the same time?
Question by Cody: Can I study both Drawing and Film making, and possibly writing at the same time? I want to continue my education in the field of Art, Drawing being my strongest skill, but I am seriously interested in Film. My question is: Can I go to college and study drawing, writing, AND film making? What kind of courses or degrees should I or do I have to consider? Do I just work on a BFA in Fine Arts while taking some writing classes and … [Read more...]
HONEYDRIPPER at AFI FEST 2007 presented by Audi
DIR: John Sayles SCR: John Sayles PROD: Maggie Renzi DP: Dick Pope ED: John Sayles PROD DES: Toby Corbett MUS: Mason Daring CAST: Danny Glover, Lisa Gay Hamilton, Yaya DaCosta, Charles S. Dutton, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Gary Clark Jr. Using a steamy blues soundtrack to tell the story of the birth of rock and roll, iconic independent filmmaker John Sayles' (RETURN TO SECACAUS SEVEN, PASSIONFISH) new film HONEYDRIPPERS is set in an Alabama juke joint … [Read more...]
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Chism Appoints Committee on Film Incentives Shelby County Commission chairman Sidney Chism has named a 14-member committee to make recommendations on incentives for movie and television producti... Read more on The Memphis Daily News Missing in Bollywood: A good laugh story How many times have you heard someone say "No one makes movies like Hrishikesh Mukherjee any more"? Chances are, at least once, if not more. Read more on IBN live … [Read more...]
Q&A: How to get my TV show idea produced?
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Photograph Of Jesus by Laurie Hill in association with the Getty Images Short & Sweet Film Challenge
Short and Sweet has teamed up with Getty Images to launch a film challenge with a twist. Getty Images approached producer Basil Stephens and Short and Sweet founder Julia Stephenson with the idea of setting up a film competition which would make use of images in Getty's Hulton Archive. Stephenson drew from her in-depth knowledge of the short film arena to suggest a selection of talented filmmakers. After picking out ten up-and-coming directors, … [Read more...]
Some of that ‘Social Network’ stuff is truer than we thought
Some of that 'Social Network' stuff is truer than we thought The art's a little more like the life than we initially knew. Read more on The Oregonian Downey Is A Control-freak Expectant Father In 'Due Date' In Warner Bros.' new comedy Due Date, Robert Downey Jr. is Peter Highman, an architect on his way back to L.A. from a business trip in Atlanta. He's on a tight schedule because his wife is expecting their first child and the date is all set. … [Read more...]
How long does it take to shoot a typical short film?
Question by Everly: How long does it take to shoot a typical short film? I am auditioning for a short film Sat. and I've never done film before. If I were to get the part, how long does it usually take to film? What should I expect? Can I email the producer (with whom I set up the audition) and ask him what the production schedule is like or would that be a faux pas? Best answer: Answer by kyleWell it still varies I've edited some thats been … [Read more...]