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  • Documentary Film Making - Documentary films, as the name implies, are films produced with the intention of being an audio-visual documentation of a concept or event. A documentary film is intended to be much more like a piece of journalism than a piece of entertainment or expressive art.
  • Ideas For Making Short Films - Ideas for making short films may come from everyday life, personal experiences or fantasies you have had. To get started just write down your creative ideas. This could be just a paragraph to a full script.
  • The Best Filmmaking Schools - Choosing the best film schools is very important if you are interested in making a career in movies. These film schools can put you in touch with the best contacts in the movie industry in addition to giving you the best education to enable you to make the movies you want to make. Film making schools allow you to learn how to bring your story to the world, whether it is fiction or non-fiction.
  • Musician's Friend - The TV and film industry is a Musicians Friend because if you get even one song licensed for TV or Film you will be on your way to financial freedom. Your Music would be Heard All Over The World, NOT making money from what you're passionate about sucks! It leaves you feeling like you have no power in your life. Over time it can become very discouraging and can rob you of the passion and determination you need to succeed in this VERY competitive business.
  • Facebook Application Connects Fans with the American Teen Movie - Over the past five years, we have seen a steady rise of the documentary as a legitimate form of entertainment. In 2005, we were given a rare glimpse into the lives of Emperor penguins in March of the Penguins and now three years later, we will experience life through the eyes of five real life high school seniors. American Teen is filmmaker Nanette Bursteins (On the Ropes and The Kids Stay in the Picture) look at the often perilous, but frequently hilarious journey of a contemporary American teenager. Shot over a period of 10 months, the film chronicles a year in the life of a group of five high school students in Warsaw, Indiana.
  • Festival of peoples in Florence - Born from an idea of some cinema experts and specialists in human science (sociologists, mass-media experts, but also anthropologists and ethnologists) who believed that documentary movies could be useful as a tool of social and anthropological research, the Festival is a competition which awards a prize to the best works realized by documentarists coming from all over the world, but it also hosts many parallel activities, such as concerts, workshops, conferences and expositions.
  • Movie Insurance - So, you're making a movie. What kind of budget are you working with? Do you have actors, a crew, locations to shoot in, and permits? Films can be become very expensive very quickly. And if you want to make money with one, you're going to need film production insurance. First off, take a look at your budget. If you're working with less than $1 million, legally you're going to need at least the basic coverage.
  • Film Directing - Film directing is an art form, that many people don't understand. Without good directing, a film with a great script and cast will probably not do well.
  • DVD On Demand Authoring is Ideal for Filmmakers - Future filmmakers need to know that it is very difficult to get a film out to a potential audience. There's one exception: a new trend called DVD on demand production. And, today, consumers are asking for more content on DVDs, making on demand technology ideal. Filmmakers often participate in exciting film festivals which are social and educational events dedicated to the film industry.

  • The Secret - "The Secret", which is described as a self-help film, presents the Law of Attraction in a documentary format. This law is the “secret” that has traveled down through the centuries to reach us all. This film features short interviews and dramatized experiences of a team composed of personal transformation specialists, feng shui masters, spiritual messengers and moneymaking experts.
  • How-to Get Your Film Distributed - First off, congrats to you on finishing your film. Hopefully you followed the advice I gave to aspiring filmmakers and now have a film that looks and sounds great, has a great three act story and has all the rights cleared for distribution. So what do you do now? There are a number of options - what you do depends on you. Option A: You are independently wealthy, have an incredible amount of free time and are able to treat the search for a distribution deal as a full time job. Good for you! Thanks to the miracle that is the internet, it's become much easier for Indie producers to find audiences and eventually buyers for their products. 1. Register your film with IMDB. If you have a poster, pay to put it up.
  • Indie Filmmakers Looking For Film Buyers: 5 Reasons Why It's Never Too Early To Start Marketing - Making an independent film is a huge project, and conventional wisdom has it that you: shoot your film, cut your film and then, after that's all done, you try to sell your film. However, marketing your film should begin during the production phase. But who has the time? That's just it — you don't. So...find some people who do. Marketing is a priority, but it should not be your priority. You need to beg, borrow and trade favors to find a few key people who can stay on top of your marketing needs while your film is in production. Ideally, you want to make the entire production process a marketing process too.
  • Independent filmmaking takes place outside of Hollywood - Independent filmmaking often takes place outside of Hollywood, or other major studio systems. An independent film (or indie film) is a film initially produced without financing or distribution from a major movie studio. Creative, business, and technological reasons have all contributed to the growth of the indie film scene in the late 20th and early 21st century. On the business side, the costs of big-budget studio films also leads to conservative choices in cast and crew. There is a trend in Hollywood towards co-financing (over two-thirds of the films put out by Warner Bros.
  • Corn-Manufactured PLA Film—Ear Ye, Ear Ye - It’s been all over the news lately: using corn as an alternative energy source. But corn is cropping up all over the place these days, in some of the most unlikely locations. Take for instance PLA film.
  • The Golden Compass - Well even after seeing the film, I am still left to wonder what the big controversy is all about.
  • Independent filmmaking often takes place outside of Hollywood - Independent filmmaking often takes place outside of Hollywood, or other major studio systems. An independent film (or indie film) is a film initially produced without financing or distribution from a major movie studio. Creative, business, and technological reasons have all contributed to the growth of the indie film scene in the late 20th and early 21st century. On the business side, the costs of big-budget studio films also leads to conservative choices in cast and crew. There is a trend in Hollywood towards co-financing (over two-thirds of the films put out by Warner Bros. in 2000 were joint ventures, up from 10% in 1987).
  • How The Internet Is Helping Independent Film Developers - An independent film is the new way to break the barrier between hopeful film actors, producers, and directors and Hollywood. But it wasn't always so easy before the 1990's, the independent film community barely existed! So what is making the independent film industry increasingly mainstream with box office films? Technology and Independent Films Throughout the 1990's, there were many advances in technology. Cameras, recorders, software editing programs, and the Internet communities that exist today were just starting to emerge. But technology wasn't the only cause of the independent film movement- the increase in popularity of the Internet is largely to blame. The biggest hurdle that independent film makers need to clear is getting their film to the masses. Only then can critique and improvements be made.
  • Feature Film Production - This is visual story telling. If you don't have a crew and are doing all the filming yourself keep in mind that good lighting techniques can make a huge difference on the quality. Film making is as much art as painting a picture so a media limitation based on expense should not stop anyone from experimenting with the art of film-making. The major stages of a major Feature Film production with lots of money are: 1.Development In the development stage a producer comes up with an idea for which a script is written(and rewritten until it is perfected).
  • Actors and Crew Members Get a Boost with Social Networking - Although breaking into a field is never easy, it's even tougher when you're in the performing arts. For actors, there's an enormous amount of competition for even the smallest parts. Even those actors who are fairly established can have a difficult time sustaining and growing their careers. We've all seen even big-name performers who seem to fade from sight for several years after, for example, leaving the cast of a television show.
  • Careers in the Film Industry - Are you seeking a career in the film industry? If so, you are looking at a pretty competitive business. The good news is that many people are getting jobs in this area, even when the economy is suffering from a slump, because entertainment is the one thing people still spend money on during tough times. Here are some film industry statistics. Theater admissions did decline in recent years, but it seems that the year 2006 ended a three year downward trend as admissions increased 3.3 percent over 2005. Revenues from ticket sales increased by 5.Close to 5 percent, making 2006 a $9.49 billion year.
  • Learning to be a Film Director - Learning how to be a film director means you must realize that directing films is a job that, despite some stories about lucky people, requires a good education. Yes, Quentin Tarantino dropped out of high school and he never went to film school, but that is very rare.
  • Brooke Haven and Michael Lucas - Brooke Haven is an American adult pornographic film star who hails from Sonora, California. She began her career as a stripper in Phoenix, but got her start in the adult film industry in Los Angeles, California. Brooke Haven has appeared in hundreds of pornographic movies and has even begun directing some of them herself. It is becoming more and more common for adult film stars to turn to directing films too. One person who took the same career path as Brooke Haven is the gay porn star Michael Lucas.
  • French Triumph At Cannes But Flop At Eurovision - For the first time in 21 years a French film has scooped top honours for best movie at the Cannes film festival. “Entre les murs” (The Class) directed by Laurent Cantet won the coveted Palme d’Or on a unanimous decision by the jury. It was only the fourth time a French production had triumphed since the gaggle of glitterati first started gathering for the annual film festival on the Côte d’Azur in 1946. The film is a mix of documentary and fiction, following the lives of a class and their teacher in a tough inner city secondary school in Paris over the course of a year.
  • The Straight To DVD Screenwriter - Screenplay is a reference to a script for full-length movie. In times past, full-length movies were always distributed to and shown in movie theaters. There's a new strategy, however, for any number of produced full-length movies, and that strategy is bypassing movie theaters completely, and instead being distributed as a home rental DVD. One of the benefits of straight-to-DVD releases is a reduction in marketing costs. Marketing costs for a theater release film are not at all insignificant.
  • What Is The Secret? - The Secret is a film that was produced by Prime Time Productions. It is actually a series of film that focus on the idea of “The Law Of Attraction”. There are multiple interviews and dramatic episodes that enhance the idea.
  • Film criticism is the analysis and evaluation of films - Film criticism is the analysis and evaluation of films. In general, these works can be divided into two categories: academic criticism by film scholars and journalistic film criticism that appears regularly in newspapers and other media. Film critics working for newspapers, magazines, and broadcast media mainly review new releases. Normally they only see any given film once and have only a day or two to formulate opinions. Despite this, critics have an important impact on films, especially those of certain genres. Mass marketed action, horror, and comedy films tend not to be greatly affected by a critic's overall judgment of a film. The plot summary and description of a film that makes up the majority of any film review can still have an important impact on whether people decide to see a film.
  • Writing The Next Academy Award Winner - Have you ever thought to yourself after seeing the latest Academy Award winning film that you could write something better than that? You probably could, today anyone has a chance at writing an award winning film, and it’s a game that’s strictly for studios anymore. Just look at Diablo Cody who wrote the Oscar winning film Juno, she was a stripper and blogger before getting her film made. Writing a movie script isn’t that hard once you have an idea that is sure to be a winner.
  • Capturing Your Memories And Preserving Them For Your Wedding! - Videography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have captured on film is captured forever. It remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything. Videography is so vital to everyday life. Videography captures life’s everyday events and spots the little things we may not ever see. Taking videos for families is a passion of mine. Families, especially kids, light up the screen and make the movie of your family unforgettable. And lets not forget Weddings. Now that the Fall and Winter months are approaching here in the Phoenix Valley chances are that you will be attending a wedding or two sometime soon. Weddings are the perfect time to captures life’s special moments.
  • Five Questions To Ask When Choosing Laminating Roll Film - If you are having a difficult time figuring out what laminating roll film is right for your laminator and your job, you are not alone. Almost every day I receive calls from individuals looking to find the right roll laminating film. However, choosing laminating film really doesn’t need to be that hard. Here are five simple questions that you can ask yourself when choosing roll laminate.
  • The 5 Trends That Make SXSW 2008 the Indie Film Fest You Need to Know About - SXSW 2008 Film Festival wrapped up this weekend, leaving in its wake a single tattered, oh so earnest, snapshot of Indie filmmaking. If Sundance is the official word on the state of indie filmmaking, SXSW is what you'll learn going to your local bar. Getting down with SXSW is what it takes to get your ear close to the American independent film underground. Here's a look at the Top 5 Key Trends that emerged from this year's diverse group of fiction features and documentaries. 1. Mumblecore is here to stay. Sort of.
  • Looking for Film Buyers? 5 steps to secure distribution for your indie film - 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 future, but nobody knows exactly how it will play out. As well, distribution has gone online too, offering a plethora of choices for the indie filmmaker and producer. What to do, what to do. This article is the first of a 5-part series that looks at all of the avenues open to you as a filmmaker and distributor. We'll offer some tips on how to find your film a home.
  • Who is the most independent filmmaker friendly distributor in 2008? The answer might surprise you. - Overall, film sales were down at Sundance 2008. And documentary titles accounted for about half of the distribution deals made this year. However, the real story for deal-making at Sundance may well be that Sony Pictures Classics, the bright-eyed indie wing of the 400 pound gorilla that is Sony Pictures, single handedly kept the festival a viable market for scrappy indie films in competition.
  • Tribute Videos: The Unexploited Video Niche That Pays In Love & Money - Video producers are everywhere. What was once an exclusive turf driven by hardware, capital and corporate clients is now open to anyone with a camcorder and a computer. I've produced video for 35 years, and I know that the "miniaturization" trend that has lowered the price of admission can be bring both boon and boondoggle. That new video kid on the block may be a joker or a gem. So, what if you've got the spark, the gear, and you want in to the business? The gear is easy, the entry may not be. The worlds is overloaded with companies producing video for the corporate world, and documentarians hoping to get their latest idea onto Discovery or HBO. Both fields are too crowded, with too much price erosion and not enough opportunity. What the aspiring video producer needs is a niche.
  • How To Load Laminating Film On Your Laminator Without A Threading Card - If you are looking to load new laminating film onto your laminator and still have a little bit of film left, there is a way to use the remaining film to help you load new laminate onto your machine. This article describes how to use the existing film that is already loaded on your roll laminator in place of a laminating film threading card. This procedure requires your laminator to be hot and that the existing laminate be tacky or liquefied (be careful not to burn yourself on the heat rollers). Follow these instructions for replacing your film. 1.
  • In the Public Domain - Copyright protection is largely a transparent issue in film production. It cannot be bypassed in high profile, commercial films; while at the same time it can just as easily be purchased or averted. This is to say that big budget films have the benefit of financial security and, truth be told, solid networking between different artists (i.e. good connections). But then it comes down to the low budget or no budget film, independent or not, copyright protection requires a lot of artistic compromise. For smaller scale productions, the difference between original and copyrighted content provides for a stark contrast in technical freedom. For example, it may be that the script requests a certain classic song to play during a pitched scene (say, Frank Sinatra).
  • The Adult DVD and American Culture - The Adult DVD has had a huge impact on American culture, just in the short time that the adult DVD has been in existence. Ever since the VCR and the videotape have been around, adult movies have been right there taking advantage of the technology to get adult DVD movies to the homes of consumers. Adult DVD movies were not always legal decades ago, and back during that time, they were known as blue movies or stag films.
  • Istanbul film festival in april 2008 - The first section when film-makers were expected to send their works ended in December and the Staff is now undergoing all preparations to be ready by April for this 2008 Film Festival.
  • Want to be in the Film Business? - Just think about how much time college students spend getting an education, plus the money involved. It's hard to imagine a school where you can learn just what you need to learn, and get a job as well. The trend these days, especially during the economic downturn, is one Los Angeles film school that offers a production course curriculum that not opnly qualifies graduates for positions in the film industry, but that also for the television, music video and video industries. Here's how this works.
  • Sundance Film Festival 2008: Five Key Trends and Must-Knows for Indie Directors and Producers - The Sundance Film Festival, though firmly in its mid-twenties and suffering all the expected crises, is one of the world's most important cinema venues. It's been said that what plays well up in the mountains of Park City this year will be trickling into the Hollywood mainstream by the summer after next. If this is true, the 2008 iteration of the festival leaves us with a lot to think about. Here are 5 things to chew on as American movies face what is likely a pivotal year. 5. Trouble in Hollywood is not necessarily good news for indies. At the outset of the festival the Writer's Guild strike dominated conversation.
  • Alternativa-indipendent film festival in Barcelona - Some festivals (for example Cannes, Venice and Berlin) are considered as spectacular events, and people’s and medias’ attention is caught above all by the red carpet, the celebrities that walk on it, by wonderful clothes, by parties. Even if critics often award the most important prizes to deserving movies, more often, when people think about those festivals, they remember Hollywood celebrities and the most commercial movies, which are better promoted and which gain success in the screening rooms.
  • Kay Parker Porn Movies - Kay Parker began her career in porn movies back in 1977, when she was in her early 30s. Since then, she has starred in more than 95 porn films and has directed one. While some of the Kay Parker porn movies fall into the category of The Best of movies, most of them are all original adult porn films. Kay Parkers first porn movie was titled Sex World and was released in 1977. Soon after this release, she became a popular porn actress in the adult film world. The porn movie was full of short sex scenes, and although the scenes were short, there were many. After Sex World, Kay Parker also acted in V the Hot One and 7 Into Snowy in 1977, launching her year as a sex porn goddess.
  • Viral Web Video Hot New Marketing Tool - In this day of YouTube, My Space, and Face Book viral web video has become an important marketing tool. The point is not to actually advertise the product you are selling, but to intrigue your audience and tempt them to watch your video, slipping the advertisement in on them without warning. Often such ads are also shown on TV, but with the increasing cost of prime ad time, companies are looking for more cost effective and novel methods to introduce their products or services to you.
  • The first theater designed exclusively for cinema (movies) opened in Pittsburgh - When it is initially produced, a feature film is often shown to audiences in a movie theater or cinema. The first theater designed exclusively for cinema opened in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1905. Thousands of such theaters were built or converted from existing facilities within a few years. In the United States, these theaters came to be known as nickelodeons, because admission typically cost a nickel (five cents). Typically, one film is the featured presentation (or feature film).
  • Ultimate Cost - Purchasing An Item At The Ultimate Cost - It is well known fact that one of the goals of the trade is to buy an item at the lowest possible cost and then to sell it at the highest possible price. That sounds simple and obvious. The same stands for every other activity within the company. Every activity that can be done with less expense can increase profitability of the Company by reducing input costs. But when the organization is large, or when people are not aligning between each other, then the "Silo" thinking syndrome occurs. The Silo thinking is typical for the bigger organizations, but it can appear in every organization. The Silo or Functional thinking seems productive, effective or cost efficient from perspective of a single function/department, but is totally opposite for the common benefit of the whole organization.
  • Home Film Schooled - Art cannot be taught; it can only be focused. Artists cannot be made; they can only be born. All true, very true, at least according to popular principle.
  • A Brief History Of Disney - Although it is now one of the largest corporations in the world, the Walt Disney Company started as a small animation studio in the garage of Walt and Roy Disney’s grandfather.
  • What To Do If You Wrap Laminating Film Around The Rollers On Your Roll Laminator - If you work at a school and you haven’t had a teacher or parent volunteer wrap laminating film around the rollers of your laminator, consider yourself lucky. It seems like nearly every school secretary has a at least one horror story involving someone loading the school laminator incorrectly. And trust, me it isn’t too hard to make a big mess. However, it isn’t the end of the world.
  • Problems of Location Scouting - Permits, the bane of every filmmaker, from amateur to professional, are seemingly impossible to avoid. Aside from insurance, location / shooting permits occupy most of the legal matters when it comes to the production process, and that includes innumerable amounts of paperwork. This is the second most worrisome aspect to filmmakers, where the first of their anxieties stems from keeping an orderly shoot. But not all locations require mass amounts of paperwork. It can be curbed, if not avoided outright. All it requires is a little common sense. Before permits, there were permissions.
  • Internet Marketing And Historic Hollywood Hints - Online marketing could really benefit from a night at the movies. For the sake of illustration let’s start at the end of this process and work backto the beginning. 10) A movie grosses more than two hundred million dollars. This means investors are happy, the movie going public is satisfied and in all likelihood there will be a sequel. There continues to be buzz about the film as the DVD is set to sell at retail. 9) The movie is released to the public to strong opening weekend ticket sales.
  • Video Production- Finding the Right Production Company - You know what you want, but where do you find it? The hunt for a production company requires the knowledge of where to look; however, the hunt for a great production company involves much more consideration. Disregard your phonebook and go straight to the World Wide Web.

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