On the occasion of Ken Burn's Lifetime Achievement honor at the 29th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards (2008), this special video tribute was produced and premiered. In his thirty years as a documentary filmmaker, Ken Burns has produced over 20 films, among them some of the most accomplished historical documentaries of our time. He is perhaps best known for his 1990 film The Civil War, the highest rated series in the history of Public … [Read more...]
UPDATED: Film production ‘Embedded’ coming to Revelstoke
UPDATED: Film production 'Embedded' coming to Revelstoke A suspenseful action-thriller titled 'Embedded' is set to roll production in Revelstoke on Sept. 26. Read more on Business Examiner Production on The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo NOT Shut Down Over the past 24 hours rumors have surfaced regarding David Fincher’s film, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. Sites are claiming that one of the movie’s stars Rooney Mara has been seriously injured … [Read more...]
I’m going to go to school for Film Production, but before I start I feel like I should learn more about it..?
Question by Lauren: I'm going to go to school for Film Production, but before I start I feel like I should learn more about it..? I know some of the basics of film production (like different aspects). But I don't know everything about cameras and other technical aspects. What are some ways that I can help learn more before I start my film classes? I don't want to be the only one who doesn't know that much. Best answer: Answer by thebrityou … [Read more...]
Importance of getting trained in film schools
by See-ming Lee 李思明 SML Importance of getting trained in film schools Film industry is in fact the broadest and most creative field. There are many movie schools available in the world to appreciate the dreams of people interested in movie making industry. Movie school trained people have much scope in movie making industry. After successful completion of the course in art schools, you can find employment with film Production … [Read more...]
Iran: A Nation of Bloggers – Vancouver Film School (VFS)
Created by Vancouver Film School students Aaron Chiesa, Toru Kageyama, Hendy Sukarya, and Lisa Temes through the VFS Digital Design program. Read more about the piece here: www.vfs.com Created by Vancouver Film School student Ji Yeong Seul, Matthew Simon, Julia Campana through the VFS Digital Design program. Video Rating: 4 / 5 … [Read more...]
Lastest Indie Filmmaker News
In the Works: IFP Edition | 4 New Projects from Indie Film Week Over the past few months, we've profiled several projects that are being featured at IFP's Independent Film Week. As this year's Independent Film Week winds down, our In the Works column is putting the spotlight on several projects that have been workshopped and networked around New York this week. In this week's edition, we've got a futuristic thriller about a mysterious new drug, a … [Read more...]
Q&A: what does a writer for a film production company do exactly and how much do they get paid?
Question by The John Phenomenon: what does a writer for a film production company do exactly and how much do they get paid? i want to work in film and i have talent and experience in journalism and writing. but what exactly does a writer do for a film production company? do they just write the screenplay? how does it work? and do they get paid a lot? additionaly, how much do special effects guys make? the guys who work on the special and visual … [Read more...]
SEVEN WAYS OF GRABBING THE BEST FILM PRODUCTION JOBS
by uniondocs SEVEN WAYS OF GRABBING THE BEST FILM PRODUCTION JOBS Today, the film industry has become one of the most popular and money-making industry. People having different talents have taken up the act of film production as their career. The number of film production jobs has drastically increased since a few years and the number of people opting for the same has also increased. Most of the people interested in entering into … [Read more...]
How to Become an Indie Filmmaker : How to Make a Home Movie With Your Camcorder
Making a home movie with a camcorder involves keeping shots to a decent length and using a tripod to eliminate shaky footage. Shoot a professional looking home movie by adding music to the background with advice from anindependent filmmaker in this free video on the film industry. Expert: Nathan Boehme Contact: www.nathans-reel.com Bio: Nathan Boehme is a writer, director and editor who currently lives and works in Los Angeles, Calif. Filmmaker: … [Read more...]
Signature Exploration and Production Corp. Signs an Option Agreement to Acquire a Working Interest in Two Wells
Signature Exploration and Production Corp. Signs an Option Agreement to Acquire a Working Interest in Two Wells HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - September 21, 2010) - Signature Exploration and Production Corporation ( OTCBB : SXLP ), an independent energy company engaged in the exploration, development, exploitation and acquisition of oil and natural gas properties in the U.S., announced today that it has entered into a non-exclusive right and Option … [Read more...]