See the 2009 SWFMC "Best Parody" Award Winner @ www.atom.com "THE RISE OF VICTOR DARKLORD" - Part 3 of the MHS Videography program's second feature-length fan film production. A special effects packed, high school athletics themed parody of George Lucas' STAR WARS saga. The season is now complete with this Special Edition collection, which includes the theatrical trailer, promotional poster gallery, and blooper reels. ***Atom.com and Lucasfilm's … [Read more...]
NZ film stuck in muddle earth
NZ film stuck in muddle earth THE FILM The Hobbit is a sideshow. The real drama is the survival of the New Zealand screen industry. Read more on Marlborough Express Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps unwittingly reveals why greed is good Oliver Stone's attempt to tackle financial excess falls prey to an inconvenient truth The Great Financial Calamity has left everyone feeling cheated. Bad guys doing bad things brought disaster upon us. We rescued … [Read more...]
How can you practice being an amateur filmmaker without actors?
Question by ZZ: How can you practice being an amateur filmmaker without actors? I was going to buy a nice $ 500 camcorder today to practice since there is a possibility I will seriously look into filmmaking, something I think I would love to do for the rest of my life, but how can someone practice without actors and such? Is there an online guide or something? Just need some support, thank you. Best answer: Answer by world history studentyou … [Read more...]
Screenwriting Book Review for Writing Drama
by vernalanemgmt Screenwriting Book Review for Writing Drama Yves Lavandier’s screenwriting book Writing Drama should probably be on the shelf of every scriptwriting junkie’s obligatory bookshelf. It is most likely way too heady for the mainstream but it is a necessary read for anyone serious about story structure, myth, and story telling. He may not have a lot of screen credits but the man is definitely brilliant. I do not believe … [Read more...]
The Women’s Foundation and Focus On Film: “Ana”
This short film was shot by Hong Kong youth aged 14 to 17 as part of a Focus On Film program entirely funded by The Women's Foundation. The program was aimed at raising issues of gender stereotyping with young people. For six months, three groups of youth were taught film making and guided in producing their own film from A to Z. Concept, story, preproduction, production and post production were entirely taken on by the students who had no prior … [Read more...]
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Dame Joan Sutherland mourned WATCH DAME JOAN PERFORM: IT was a voice of beauty, purity and precision - a voice that changed our standing in the eyes of the world. Read more on Herald Sun Parenthood's Lauren Graham and Ron Howard chat Ron Howard's Parenthood has been with us in popular culture since the film's remarkable debut in 1989. Ever since, Howard and his creative team have sought ways to bring the story of the Braverman family and their … [Read more...]
What is a good film editing program that is affordable.?
Question by Pat B: What is a good film editing program that is affordable.? All I have right now is windows movie maker. I would like to upgrade to a better software program. I've just now started my research on film editing programs and I was wondering if anyone could help me? Thank you. 1871 Best answer: Answer by NashFirst of all, none of them are FILM editors. They are all video editing programs. If you are really starting with real film … [Read more...]
Say I Am You by The Weepies
Intro to Film Production class project. Say I Am You (The world spins madly on) by The Weepies Produced/edited by the talents of Jon Scovie and Sarah Kaminski. Actors include Jon Scovie, Sarah Kaminski, Marie Rose, Tyler Roy. Filming was done by all four of the above. Enjoy =) … [Read more...]
Linda Norgrove: What draws women to the firing line?
Linda Norgrove: What draws women to the firing line? As the death of Linda Norgrove, a British aid worker in Afghanistan, is investigated, what drives women to risk their lives in war zones, asks Geraldine Bedell Read more on Daily Telegraph Hip Bone Producer T Bone Burnett helps artists go forward by looking back. When rock stars want to rediscover their... Read more on Boston Herald … [Read more...]
How difficult it is to make a decent living working as a filmmaker in L.A.?
by uniondocs Question by wilfus_81: How difficult it is to make a decent living working as a filmmaker in L.A.? I am currently working as a freelance producer/editor for local TV ads. I am thinking about going to film school to get a M.F.A. in filmmaking and probably cinematography. I just wanted to know if the job market is over-saturated or is there still need for people like me. Also, what is the usual salary/income mean? Best … [Read more...]