US production house sells stake to Chinese studio The Hollywood production house behind hits including "Clash of the Titans" and "Inception" has sold a 3.3 percent stake to a Chinese studio for $ 25 million, as American filmmakers strike partnerships that help them tap an... Read more on FOX 12 Idaho Film Review: Devil There's an old belief in TV-series production circles that if you're doing a stuck-in-an-elevator episode before Season 4, it's … [Read more...]
Which job is harder: filmmaker or teacher?
by uniondocs Question by oh really: Which job is harder: filmmaker or teacher? How are these two jobs different? What do you do all day as a filmmaker or as a teacher? Also, what personality types are best suited for either job? For example, you have to be this way in order to have the job? Like you have to be artistic to be a filmmaker or a good speaker in order to be a teacher, etc. Best answer: Answer by Robert JWell I would say … [Read more...]
Director Giuseppe Tornatore Wins Best Foreign Film Oscar for “cinema Paradiso”
by Universal Pops (on and off) Director Giuseppe Tornatore Wins Best Foreign Film Oscar for "cinema Paradiso" Copyright © 2008 Ed Bagley Cinema Paradiso (Paradise Cinema in English) - 4 Stars (Excellent) In my search for films that are not well known but tell a great story with an excellent presentation, I discovered "Cinema Paradiso" by Italian Director Giuseppe Tornatore. Tornatore intended the film to be an obituary for … [Read more...]
The Life and Death of a Pumpkin (the original)
WINNER: Best Short Film and Best Concept, 2006 Chicago Horror Film Festival, October (Chicago, IL) A cherished holiday from a new and horrible perspective. Brought to you by Blame Society Productions. More of our films at www.youtube.com Directed by Aaron Yonda Voice of Pumpkin...Matt Sloan Demon 1...Ouisia Whitaker-Devault Demon 2...Maya Whitaker-Long Demon 3...Carmen Prater-Bellver Demon 4...Sara Prater-Bellver Kidnapper 1...Nick Drake … [Read more...]
Tarantino film editor found dead after hike
Film Editing Image by filmingilman Back in the old days, you used to actually have to cut up and tape film together to make a movie. Nowadays, of course, everything is done with expensive software on computers. Side Note: I HATE it when people use the word "film" when shooting video. You cannot "film" anything with a video camera. It's impossible. Just as you can't "run to the store" in a car or phone … [Read more...]
Q&A: What shape do you need to become a Film Producer?
by Helmuts Question by Roroti: What shape do you need to become a Film Producer? I`m doing a progect on becoming a film producer in school and one of the questions asks what shape (physical strength) do you need to become a film producer... Best answer: Answer by StellaI think it's not about shape. It's about having good contacts! Give your answer to this question below! … [Read more...]
Tips When Buying Window Films Products
by vancouverfilmschool Tips When Buying Window Films Products For homeowners who aim to maximize comfort and lower temperatures within home interiors, investing in window film products is a good option. Through the years, the popularity of such innovative products has risen robustly. It is not surprising that, currently, there are numerous window films available in the market. Designs have flourished and evolved and shades have … [Read more...]
Nudity, Sex And Graphic Content In American Cinema
Nudity, Sex And Graphic Content In American Cinema The film Consignment (Slice of Americana Films) was my take on New Jack City (The Jackson/McHenry Company) produced on a independent budget. After finishing the script I had two choices as a filmmaker. Water down a gritty story inspired by true events to fit a PG-13 audience or deal with showing strong subject matter including nudity and simulated sex. After some soul searching I … [Read more...]
Children of the Storm
Children of the Storm features youth of New Orleans recounting their personal experiences of Hurricane Katrina, using artwork to illustrate their stories. The interviews took place during the students' first semester back in New Orleans following Katrina (Spring 2006). The film was shot during several after school video production classes that were sponsored by the New Orleans Video Access Center (NOVAC). Within the classes, students learned … [Read more...]
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Sally Menke, Film Editor for Tarantino, Dies at 56 Ms. Menke, an Oscar-nominated editor, edited all of Quentin Tarantino’s feature films. Read more on New York Times Tarantino's film editor found dead Quentin Tarantino's friend and longtime film editor, Sally Menke, has been found dead in Los Angeles at the age of 56. Read more on Hollywood.com Quentin Tarantino - Tarantinos Film Editor Found Dead QUENTIN TARANTINO's friend and longtime film … [Read more...]