Fall Film Guide The summer-time booms and shrieks from the megaplex are fading away, and now movie-lovers settle in for sweater weather and more varied offerings. Several returning festivals offer lesser-seen fare, and come the holidays the Oscars contenders start popping up. The first of the 'Burgh ... By Al Hoff. Read more on Pittsburgh City Paper Victory bonds: Community garden on World War II site inspires film, book Unlike the World War II … [Read more...]
Who did the first film edit?
Question by loveandtea: Who did the first film edit? I remember seeing the first film edit ever in my film class in high school and I believe it was a man who accidentally shut off his camera while filming a fire truck driving down the street or something like that. It was really short of course, black and white, and silent. Does anyone know the name of the man who did this? I've been searching all over and can't find anything. Best … [Read more...]
Scope in the field of film making
by wallyg Scope in the field of film making Film industry is the probably the broadest and most creative field. In fact, film making field is highly competitive. There is much scope in this field In order to be successful in this field, one must be artistic with technical skills and ability to express ideas. There are many Film and Television Institutes to realize the dreams of people interested in movie making industry. After … [Read more...]
Exciting Opportunity for Independent Filmmakers Nationwide!
Northwest Public Relations, Inc. has been producing short and engaging professional video profiles for local merchants in the Pacific Northwest. We are now expanding our operation to the rest of the United States. We are looking for talented individuals who have had experience filming and editing video particularly for the web. If you have a 3-Chip DV Camera, audio equipment and Final Cut Pro HD or greater we invite you to contact us! Northwest … [Read more...]
Lastest Independent Video Production News
Spring-Ford Reporter/The Valley ItemDatebook DateBook Notes Read more on Spring-Ford Reporter & Valley Item DVD reviews: 'Robin Hood,' 'Ondine,' 'Tinker Bell' Fairy tales and folklore rule the home video world this week, as new releases include Disney’s latest take on Tinkerbell and Russell Crowe’s stab at the Robin Hood legend. Read more on Reno Gazette-Journal … [Read more...]
How do I digitally distribute my content online?
by cesarharada.com Question by LastManStanding: How do I digitally distribute my content online? We've made a series of independent documentaries, but we cannot get them onto the iTunes store. Are there any other options for digital distribution open to Australian filmmakers? Best answer: Answer by Sabot03196Check out Vimeo. They've got a much better compression ratio. PM me though. I'm a Canadian producer and we're looking for some docu … [Read more...]
Home Sweet Home Just Got Better With Direct Tv, Nfl Football
by Honda News Home Sweet Home Just Got Better With Direct Tv, Nfl Football I was driving home the other day and noticed that there was a house in our neighborhood that was up for sale. And on the top of the house, I saw a DIRECTV dish. Now I'm no real estate agent but around here, having a DIRECTV dish already installed is a great selling point. We live in a semi-rural area that doesn't have the best cable service so a lot of … [Read more...]
Edward Norton Interview – The Painted Veil
I sat down last year with Academy award nominee actor Edward Norton, director John Curran and screenwriter Ron Nyswaner (academy award winner for the screenplay Philadelphia) to discuss their new film with Warner Independent Pictures, The Painted Veil. We discuss the illusions and delusions of love, the challenges of shooting in China as a western film production company, and the adaptation of the screenplay from W. Somerset Maugham's classic … [Read more...]
Leung wins two categories again at Tredyffrin Student Film Festival
Leung wins two categories again at Tredyffrin Student Film Festival In his second year being involved with the Tredyffrin Student Film Festival, Dan Leung, a recent Conestoga High School graduate, has taken home awards in four categories. The 2010 Film Festival first-place winner for his film “The End,” Leung also took home the award for People’s Choice, and in 2009 he won in both the Best Directing and Best Screenplay categories. Read more on … [Read more...]
Will movie production companies accept a script from a person who has no background in film making?
Question by monty: Will movie production companies accept a script from a person who has no background in film making? I have absolutely no history in film-making, nor do I have an educational background in film-making. Oh yeah, and on top of all that, I don't have any degree in writing. All I have is a very well thought-out script and a creative/vivid imagination. Also, I really do think I'm really good at what I do. Do you think a film … [Read more...]