Russian Transformers short delivers more awesome than Hollywood version Whatever your opinion of Michael Bay's two Transformers movies, this amazing amateur short inspired by the movie proves that indie sci-fi films are poised to give Hollywood effects-driven movies serious competition. Read more on Sci Fi Wire Organizers promise variety of indie films at festival MANALAPAN — Independent films are often controversial, sometimes insightful and … [Read more...]
What filmmaking books do you recommend for one who wants to become a film director?
by Jim Blob Blann Question by Eric Thai: What filmmaking books do you recommend for one who wants to become a film director? I currently have the book "Filmmaking for Dummies" written by Bryan Michael Stoller. I'm also an incoming junior in highschool and haven't taken any film classes nor made a movie. Best answer: Answer by Junaid ABook by Khaled Hosseni " the thousand splended suns" can be a great motion picture. Give your answer to this … [Read more...]
Learn Filmmaking Online – No Budget Film Making
by Danny Dildo Learn Filmmaking Online - No Budget Film Making Film making requires much knowledge, skills and attitude in order for a person to be successful in such field. Making movies can be complicated, much focus and dedication should be put into such field of art. For some people who are very much willing to learn filmmaking, they try to go online and learn the craft.Click Here For No Budget Film Making Instant Access Now!It … [Read more...]
Vado HD Momentum Film Contest – Enter Now!!!
www.vadofilmcontest.com Are you a film student? Enter Vado HD Momentum Film Contest. If you're from an accredited film college, all you have to do is create a short film with a Vado! By entering, you have a chance to win internships and 00s of cash prizes!! Creative Labs, Inc., is looking for the next generation of great filmmakers and challenging them to make a short film exclusively with the Vado HD Pocket Video Cam, the best rated and reviewed … [Read more...]
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Babies Highly Recommended THE PROGRAM The non-narrative documentary can be a dicey endeavor. For a filmmaker to let the visuals and sounds he shoots speak solely, is a sign of tremendous faith in the subject matter. Thomas Balm s' 2010 documentary simple titled "Babies," is such a film. At a surface glance it appears to be the big budget home movies of four different children from four different ... Read more on DVD Talk Green Lantern: … [Read more...]
What cameras are recommended for an independent filmmaker?
Question by Brandon M: What cameras are recommended for an independent filmmaker? I'm planning on getting in to college for film, so I've been looking for a great camera to help me out. Preferably, a professional camera but not anything that's going to pull my arm off since I'll be carrying it around places. It will be used for independent filmmaking so I want it to have a great picture. I don't mind the cost, as long as it gets the job done … [Read more...]
Red Dead Redemption Machinima Short Film Review
by vancouverfilmschool Red Dead Redemption Machinima Short Film Review Machinima has been a favorite form of online entertainment for years, but rarely does anyone from Hollywood notice or even get behind the wheel and make some of their own. That changed when Rockstar Games decided to make a short film to promote their newest release "Red Dead Redemption". Instead of creating a live action short, they decided to hand over their … [Read more...]
Michael Moore on His Life, His Films, His Activism Part 4 – Democracy NOW
Democracy NOW! - DN! Special Broadcast, we speak with one of the most famous independent filmmakers in the world: Michael Moore. For the past twenty years, Michael has been one of the most politically active, provocative and successful documentary filmmakers in the business. His films include Roger and me; Fahrenheit 9/11; Bowling for Columbine, for which he won the Academy Award; and his latest, Capitalism: A Love Story. Published with written … [Read more...]
Festival celebrates Italian drama, comedy and politics
Joy Division Documentary Mindmap Image by Austin Kleon sketchbook notes of Grant Gee's documentary, JOY DIVISION Festival celebrates Italian drama, comedy and politics This year's Italian film festival runs the gamut from provocative documentaries to classic neo-realism. Read more on Brisbane Times Clippers' Davis vies for Emmy for gang documentary Dear Emmy voters, Baron Davis regrets to inform you that he won't be able to attend the awards … [Read more...]
Where would I look to get some type of video production or film internship in Los Angeles?
by permanently scatterbrained Question by Zach M: Where would I look to get some type of video production or film internship in Los Angeles? I'm looking for an internship in LA to help pad my portfolio, preferably I would like to be in the documentary or independent film industries but an internship anywhere within the biz would be a huge step up and very helpful. Who could I contact and where would I find that information? Best answer: Answer … [Read more...]