film maker Image by melody.gates part of a group project for one of my final advertising classes. (stacey dixon, andrew percell, jaime beechum, and myself.) Bryan Singer, McG to produce digital shorts for Warner Premiere Bryan Singer and McG are entering the world of multi-platform digital series, with each filmmaker coming on board to produce sci-fi and action titles for Warner Premiere. The filmmakers are also bringing with them a level … [Read more...]
Q&A: What is a good name for my film production company?
Question by Apoc: What is a good name for my film production company? I want to form a small film production company (which might grow, who knows) and I could use some suggestions for the name. I like names that are serious and simple without the usual "I want it to sound mysterious and absurd" crap. Something like "Focus Features" or Mel Gibson's "Icon Productions" or even Scorsese's personal name "Sikelia Productions". Something serious and … [Read more...]
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by zyphichore How To Package Your Concept For a Reality TV Show or Documentary Film These five steps will help you set out on the path towards developing your own reality TV show or documentary film with a professional, well thought out concept and a solid 30 second pitch. 1. THE HOMEWORK: The first step in developing your reality TV show or documentary film is research. As you begin flushing out your idea, do your homework. … [Read more...]
Law Impact
As a final project for a film production course at the university, gender segregation law for higher education campuses in Kuwait is the main topic of this video. Most of us disagree with this law, hence the name of the short video. We decided to take the viewer back in time—in the 60's because it is my favorite decade—fantasizing many aspects of the time, including college life for Kuwaiti students when segregation didn't exist. This is a class … [Read more...]
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Screenwriter Jim Jennewein visits VFS Image by vancouverfilmschool Screenwriter Jim Jennewein (The Flintstones, Richie Rich) talks with Writing students about the ins and outs of the Hollywood feature film world. Find out more about VFS's one-year Writing for Film & Television program at vfs.com/writing Cameron Crowe, Nancy Wilson Divorcing Oscar-winning screenwriter and director Cameron Crowe and Heart singer-guitarist Nancy Wilson are … [Read more...]
I want to make a low-budget horror movie which will include mostly night scenes.?
by uniondocs Question by JackieFlash: I want to make a low-budget horror movie which will include mostly night scenes.? What is the best camera for an independent filmmaker, such as myself, to use for low-light shooting? I just wanted to mention that I will be investing in a digital camera for my horror movie venture. To even think of going the 35mm route is out of the question. Best answer: Answer by W YDon't worry about the camera. Shoot … [Read more...]
Canada Film Schools the Apt Option for Filmmaking Career
by vancouverfilmschool Canada Film Schools the Apt Option for Filmmaking Career A motion picture that presents a story by means of different sound, various digital effects and series of special images is called a film or movie. Watching movie is a kind of entertainment since people from all ages are entertained through the way it is taken. Picture and the representation are considered the essential aspect of the film or movie. When … [Read more...]
Indie Filmmaker: Lighting Tutorial and samples
Learn how to add production value to you indie films by incorporating well thought out lighting scenarios. Watch as we light our scene with only 1 to 2 lights. These are great lighting tips of any independent filmmaker. … [Read more...]
In the valley of the jinn
In the valley of the jinn In Arabic, the word 'jinn' is closely associated with poetry and madness. Read more on Al-Ahram Weekly Anthropologist Burton Benedict dies at age 87 Burton Benedict, a professor emeritus of social anthropology at Berkeley and former director of the Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology, died of heart failure Sept. 19 at his Berkeley home. He was 87. Read more on UC Berkeley NewsCenter … [Read more...]
Finding Filmmaker Jobs in NYC?
Question by K_Knight: Finding Filmmaker Jobs in NYC? I've tried Craigslist, and find the people on there only looking for free work. I film my own productions, but still need to make bills. Are there good sites for finding more paying work? I also use mandy.com, so other suggestions would be great. Best answer: Answer by Joe FinkleTry backstage: http://www.backstage.com/bso/index.jsp It's much more professional and focused mainly on New … [Read more...]