Arthur Penn dies at 88; director of landmark film ‘Bonnie and Clyde’ LOS ANGELES — Arthur Penn, the three-time Oscar-nominated director best known for “Bonnie and Read more on The Youngstown Vindicator Ken Burns High-Fives People When You Cry, And Other Things I Learned While Working On Baseball [Baseball] # baseball In 1993, Alex Belth left college and began working on Ken Burns's Baseball documentary, whose coda, The … [Read more...]
What are the best film schools in either Canada or anywhere in Asia?
Question by Morbid Isolation: What are the best film schools in either Canada or anywhere in Asia? I'm looking to study film-making with a major in screenwriting and minor in cinematography. My undergraduate degree is in Business although I have my own film company and have written, directed and acted in atleast 3 independent movies (so far) plus a cameo in a commercial film locally. Would my undergrad in Business be a problem in getting into a … [Read more...]
How Things are With Film and Hollywood
by Express Monorail How Things are With Film and Hollywood There is a chance that Hollywood has it right. Most of the films that are released in the studio system aren't good. Most of us recognize that the film Transformers, even though it is entertaining and made a lot of money, isn't a good movie. The viewer is able to recognize this, the filmmakers are able to recognize this, but the movies continue to get made and continue to … [Read more...]
How to Make an Indie Film : Using Software for Film Editing in Indie Filmmaking
An independent filmmaker discusses film editing software and strategies in this free instructional video clip. Expert: Cory Turner Bio: Cory Turner is the President/CEO of ReQuest Entertainment. Filmmaker: Kenny Saylors Video Rating: 3 / 5 … [Read more...]
4th Annual GSIFF International Film Festival & Screenplay Contest
4th Annual GSIFF International Film Festival & Screenplay Contest NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - 09/29/10) - 2010 represents a growth year at the GSIFF, as we are set to bring you some of the best film premieres available, including Jennifer Lynch's highly anticipated "HISSS," the latest film by cinema legend Jean-Luc Godard, and the film adaptation of Philip K. Dick's "Radio Free Albemuth." Founder/Director Michael Gunther's Statement: "This is an … [Read more...]
Ken Burns: One strike and Expos were out
Ken Burns: One strike and Expos were out New TV documentary asks if labour unrest killed the Montreal Expos Read more on Montreal Gazette A matter of opinion A brisk perusal of the online submissions regarding Lend Lease's proposed development of Barangaroo immediately reveals diverse but fiercely held opinions. Read more on Brisbane Times Peter Jackson's Reaction to Union Threats Just a few days after the trades passed along a SAG dispute … [Read more...]
Lastest Short Film News
4th Annual GSIFF International Film Festival & Screenplay Contest NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - 09/29/10) - 2010 represents a growth year at the GSIFF, as we are set to bring you some of the best film premieres available, including Jennifer Lynch's highly anticipated "HISSS," the latest film by cinema legend Jean-Luc Godard, and the film adaptation of Philip K. Dick's "Radio Free Albemuth." Founder/Director Michael Gunther's Statement: "This is an … [Read more...]
Q&A: Is the Canon HV30 fine for a first-time filmmaker?
Question by senzuri: Is the Canon HV30 fine for a first-time filmmaker? I'm a wanna-be filmmaker (I'm not sure I can even call myself a "beginner" just yet). I've been looking at the Canon HV30 camcorder, which can shoot footage in 24p, and I like what I see. Obviously, once I become more advanced and professional, I'd want a far more sophisticated video camera or just move on to film. But, for now, would you consider the HV30 sufficient … [Read more...]
Patrick Ewald Announces Epic Pictures Group acquires Parkour Skills
by Ken Lund Patrick Ewald Announces Epic Pictures Group acquires Parkour Skills (1888PressRelease) Patrick Ewald, There is nothing quite like this film in the market. When I saw the trailer for this film, I knew that this was a really special movie.Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA - Epic Pictures Group has just closed an acquisition of the Swedish parkour action film, SKILLS, directed by Johannes Pinter. Deal was negotiated directly … [Read more...]
DYLAN GRAY – Demo Reel ’08 – INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER
A short sample of some of the work I've done as an independent filmmaker in the last year or so. Project Information: LET YOU IN Music Video for Michelle Ysebert PRODUCER/DIRECTOR BINBROOK: A Tale of the Urban Countryside Short Documentary PRODUCER ROCK STOCK '08 Live Concert PRODUCER/DIRECTOR WHEN I'M GONE FROM LAFAYETTE COUNTY Short Drama DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY THE PROJECTIONIST 10-minute One-Shot Film SET HANDS Check out my IMBD page at: … [Read more...]