A flashback to the silver screen of the 60s From blacklist to “Golden Age,” Hollywood drastically changed during the late 1950s to create a chaotic, crazed decade in the 1960s. Bob Dylan once wrote, “The Times They Are a-Changin’,’’ and no other decade truly showcased those drastic differences than the 1960s. Read more on Daily Sundial Press Resources | Latest News BP’s leaking oil well in the Gulf of Mexico was conclusively sealed this week, … [Read more...]
Q&A: On a tiny documentary, what contract should people appearing in it sign?
Question by Stephen P: On a tiny documentary, what contract should people appearing in it sign? Student filmmaker here, making a speculative documentary on no budget for a realtor/landlord, interviewing his contractors and tenants and the people he meets in a typical day. Some controversy, like evictions and disputes will probably be a part of it. Is there a small contract available for printout on the internet, to have those appearing in it … [Read more...]
Looking for Film Buyers? 5 Steps to Secure Distribution for Your Indie Film
by rasdourian Looking for Film Buyers? 5 Steps to Secure Distribution for Your Indie Film Copyright (c) 2008 Daniel Lafleche So, you have an indie film and you want to find distribution. Never have so many options for distribution been available; never has it been so confusing to decide what is right for you and your film. The industry is experiencing a transitional moment; everyone knows online downloads are the … [Read more...]
Uncertainty [HD Official Trailer] Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Uncertainty is a 2008 indie drama film written, produced, and directed by American independent filmmakers Scott McGehee and David Siegel, and starring Lynn Collins and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. It was first released at the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival. Distribution rights were acquired by IFC Films and was limited released on November 13, 2009. It will be simultaneously made available to cable viewers via Video-On-Demand. The film was … [Read more...]
Basketball Capsules: Steve Nash debuts as director with documentary
Basketball Capsules: Steve Nash debuts as director with documentary Six-year-old Steve Nash woke up every morning eager to turn on the TV to see where Terry was. Like Canadians young and old, the future NBA star was captivated in 1980 by Terry Fox's determination to hobble across the country on his artificial leg to raise money for cancer research. Read more on The Brownsville Herald Netflix hires actors to pose as its Canada fans SAN FRANCISCO … [Read more...]
do film production companies have mission statements?
by uniondocs Question by Answer: do film production companies have mission statements? film production companies meanin the companies that produce movies, of course. simple yes or no, please help! 10 points! Best answer: Answer by ~♥♠CJ♠♥~Yes, they do. What do you think? Answer below! … [Read more...]
San Quentin Film School, Episode #1 Part 1 of 7
In this premiere episode of SQFS, nine inmates at San Quentin Prison in California become film students in a first-ever prison filmmaking class. In this premiere episode of SQFS, nine inmates at San Quentin Prison in California become film students in a first-ever prison filmmaking class. … [Read more...]
Awards don’t make me better actor: Farooque
at filmmaking class Image by copycatko Awards don't make me better actor: Farooque He's one of those few blessed actors whose portrayals have a slice-of-life feel and whose characters always seem very real and believable! Read more on The Times of India Teens do more than park it at center Teens are about to get organized. The Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District’s Youth Center offers a new schedule of activities for the 2010-11 … [Read more...]
Should I wait ’til I take more film classes?
by MacDavid Pro Question by Tony: Should I wait 'til I take more film classes? I've been wanting to shoot a short movie for almost a couple years now, and may do it this summer, but I want it to look professional (I may submit it to a film festival). I wrote a script for it. I've only taken a few classes: Intro to Digital Video (Editing, iMovie and Final Cut Pro): B Public Speaking: B Digital Video Production (Editing, Final Cut Pro): B Intro … [Read more...]
Piracy and the Future of the Film Industry
by perspikace Piracy and the Future of the Film Industry Film piracy is no longer a hot topic; it has been around long enough to cool down a little. That has not, however, prevented it from continuing to cause a lot of problems for the film industry. Dodgy DVDs and increasingly, illegal downloads, cost the film industry massive amounts of revenue every year. A report in 2005 for the Motion Picture Association (all the big studios) … [Read more...]