A short documentary on hip hop and its evolution from the streets to mainstream success and how it is treated and seen in West Virginia. I did this project for a documentary production course in the media studies graduate program at West Virginia State University. Video Rating: 5 / 5 This year's Production Design graduates talk you through their work and their methods. A must-see for anyone interested in the MA … [Read more...]
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Jackson: Labor woes may bounce 'Hobbit' films out of New Zealand Jackson's production company, Wingnut Films, and the union Actors' Equity have been at loggerheads over pay deals for actors in the New Zealand 660 million dollar (US$ 500 million) two-film prequel to the highly successful "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. Read more on KATU Portland The Hobbit Film Gets Green Light as 2-Film Production The Hobbit film project has been green lighted … [Read more...]
Q&A: AMERICA, are u a communist?
Question by drubie269: AMERICA, are u a communist? CURRENT COMMUNIST GOALS 1. U.S. acceptance of coexistence as the only alternative to atomic war. 2. U.S. willingness to capitulate in preference to engaging in atomic war. 3. Develop the illusion that total disarmament [by] the United States would be a demonstration of moral strength. 4. Permit free trade between all nations regardless of Communist affiliation and regardless of whether or not … [Read more...]
Oyster Fishing at Whitstable, England (1920)
Bibs at the ready for this documentary showing the journey of the oyster from seabed to dinner plate. We see the oyster smacks (fishing vessels used for trawling) hauling in their plunder, the shellfish being packed for delivery to London and, inevitably, being shucked with gusto by a restaurant's portly clientele. The film was shot in Whitstable, a seaside town known as the "Pearl of Kent" for its famous oysters. Beady-eyed viewers may spot … [Read more...]
Can ‘Superman’ fix what ails public schools?
Arrows! Image by work the angles Spent a weekend helping a friend of mine with his Coca Cola short film. --- Staging the Battle of Agincourt. (obviously, computer generated special effects were not a big part of the budget) *UPDATE* Now you can view the finished product online!!! Just go to the Coca Cola Refreshing Filmmaker Award website and click on the "2006 Finalists" link. This film is "Theater 13" Can 'Superman' fix … [Read more...]
Has anyone ever heard of the online school called “Online Film School”? Does anyone know if it’s legit?
Question by Palaneseya: Has anyone ever heard of the online school called "Online Film School"? Does anyone know if it's legit? I saw this website called onlinefilmschool.com does anyone know if it's legit online film school and if so, is all that they teach you enough for one to be a experinced filmmaker? Best answer: Answer by kleinheeroDon't do it. Even if it is a legit school, you should really opt for a real school. You know why? It's … [Read more...]
Conspiracy Of Silence
Conspiracy of Silence, a documentary listed for viewing in TV Guide Magazine was to be aired on the Discovery Channel, on May 3, 1994. This documentary exposed a network of religious leaders and Washington politicians who flew children to Washington DC for sex orgies. Many children suffered the indignity of wearing nothing but their underwear and a number displayed on a piece of cardboard hanging from their necks when being auctioned off to … [Read more...]
Where script meets scripture: Recent films take a leap of faith
Where script meets scripture: Recent films take a leap of faith Faith in films provides good entertainment Read more on The Star-Ledger … [Read more...]
What are the good Film-making/production universities in CA?
Question by Nay: What are the good Film-making/production universities in CA? I'm willing to move to CA for a new life, and still Looking for a decent and nice film school to attend. Can anyone give me some good places? If you guys have a link too, can you post it as well? Oh, and please do not mention UCLA. I know that is the best school over there, but my gpa right now is 3.2. (Currently a junior in HS). Of course I'dlove to go … [Read more...]
KuBus: The Film Academy Baden-Württemberg – en
The Ludwigsburger Film Academy is considered one of the best film schools in Germany. Officially known as the Baden-Württemberg Film Academy, the school's educational approach is exemplary. Video available in German, English, Spanish, French, Russian and Chinese: www.goethe.de © Goethe-Institut Video Rating: 0 / 5 Harry Potter star Tom Felton presented two lucky FILMCLUB members with awards at the Young Film Critic of … [Read more...]