by billnwmsu How to Get Recognition for Independent Filmmakers Creating your film is only part of the filmmaking experience. Working hard on a project and seeing the finished product can be exciting and fulfilling. You made your film to be seen by others, a wide audience who can appreciate, enjoy your hard work and of course to gain recognition. For a beginner filmmaker, especially one who may not have a large budget, this might be … [Read more...]
The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing Part 1
Please Buy the Original Film!!! The Cutting Edge - The Magic of Movie Editing (2004) - Abridged Version "Editing is what makes film a film." The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing is a 2004 documentary film directed by filmmaker Wendy Apple. The film is about the art of film editing. Clips are shown from many groundbreaking films with innovative editing styles. The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Editing teaches the viewer how editors compile … [Read more...]
Lastest Independent Academy News
Prep report: Marin Academy wins College Prep Invitational Marin Independent Journal RICHMOND- Dhruv Maheshwari finished the 2.2-mile course at Point Pinole in 12 minutes, 31 seconds, good enough for a second-place finish, and E. Read more on Marin Independent Journal Everglades restoration program making tangible progress after 10 years; challenges ahead to meet both water quality ... ( National Academy of Sciences ) A decade-long, multibillion … [Read more...]
What are the best Film Schools and what are the requirements?
Question by ricardo o: What are the best Film Schools and what are the requirements? Im either interested in Film Directing or screenwriting.. I can't decide between UCLA, AFI or USC. I'm only a sophomore in high school. Should I apply right after I graduate, or are film schools for older people? :) Best answer: Answer by PE2008There are no good Film Schools, because they lead to either unemployment or the humiliation of working in a Ronald … [Read more...]
Television Broadcasting and Film Program at Canadian College
by filmmaker in japan Television Broadcasting and Film Program at Canadian College In today's competitive job market, employers are seeking to hire graduates that are highly specialized and well trained. You can't afford to waste your time with an education that wont help you get the job you want. At Centennial College, all our programs are geared for success. As part of your program, you will not only learn how to use the latest … [Read more...]
Filmmakers@Google: Jessica Yu
Jessica Yu visits Google's Mountain View, CA headquarters to discuss her film "Ping Pong Playa." This event took place on September 8, 2008, as part of the Filmmakers@Google series. Jessica Yu's film Ping Pong Playa tells the story of streetwise, swaggering Christopher "C-Dub" Wang: a suburban guy who waxes political on all things Asian American and clings to pro basketball pipe dreams. But when misfortune strikes his family, C-dub must overcome … [Read more...]
FACTBOX-Foreign companies stepping away from Iran
FACTBOX-Foreign companies stepping away from Iran Sept 23 (Reuters) - Germany's ThyssenKrupp said on Thursday it would freeze new business with Iran with immediate effect in response to ever-harsher sanctions against the Islamic Republic. Read more on Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News TIBCO Software Acquires OpenSpirit Corporation PALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwire - September 23, 2010) - TIBCO Software Inc. ( NASDAQ : TIBX ) today announced that it has … [Read more...]
How can I start making my own short-films w/ little to no moolah (as an indie filmmaker)?
Question by aceventuradude: How can I start making my own short-films w/ little to no moolah (as an indie filmmaker)? Best answer: Answer by that's awesomestart out spending what money you have on equipment and building up your skill. do very short films and learn how to edit them. It will all come in time, and later you can move on to longer things Give your answer to this question below! … [Read more...]
Discover the 4 Habits of Successful Filmmakers
by work the angles Discover the 4 Habits of Successful Filmmakers What separates successful filmmakers from others who continue to struggle along, wishing and hope that fate will give them an opportunity? I like what Elliot Grove the founder of Raindance Film Festival & Raindance.tv had to say about this topic. Elliot has produced 150 short films, 5 feature films and teaches screenwriters and film producers in the UK, Europe, … [Read more...]
Sand Off!
The Collegiate Nationals Film School Championships. The Audience AND Critics choice for best film. The Winners: The Art Institute of Seattle. Twenty top film schools from across the country were invited to come to San Diego for the first of it's kind Collegiate Film School Championship. The filmmakers were given a script and loose in San Diego for 60 straight hours. They could only use resources found in San Diego with the exception of cameras … [Read more...]