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Movie Review – Playback (2012) (R)

Whatever You Do, Don't Look into the CameraPlayback is a horror film that crams in all the current popular subgenres, namely dead teenagers, technology, demonic possession, and found footage, with just a hint of historical fiction thrown in for good measure. Perhaps it's precisely because of this mash-up that the film never seems to know what it's about. Structurally, all one can glean from this film is an idea that was never completely brought … [Read more...]

Why Do Indonesian Filmmakers Love to Make Horror Movies?

According to my note, about 20 or 41% of Indonesian films released in 2007 are horror. The trend was then continuing in 2008 where about 18% (of 77 movies) horror produced. This is a great decrease. But regarding the history, since 1940s, the horror genre prevails in Indonesia. The market has never been really saturated.   Indonesian industry of film (and television, actually) until now still considers this genre as super talisman for the … [Read more...]

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 a difficult feat. If you are willing to look beyond getting your film into … [Read more...]

Madhur Talented Filmmaker And Scriptwriter In Bollywood

Madhur is a very talented Filmmaker and Scriptwriter in Bollywood. Known for making movies inspired from real life, Madhur has given few remarkable movies to Indian Cinema. Early Life Madhur took birth in a Maharashtrian Saraswat Family in Mumbai on 16th August 1966. His father was an electric contractor. When Madhur was 12 years old, his father's business suffered a huge loss because of which he had to study and work as well. Madhur didn't even … [Read more...]

Raising Hell, Screenwriting, and Indie Movie Making Dreams

I was hanging out a local pub waiting on inspiration to happen for my next screenplay. Everyone has their own way of clearing their mind to brainstorm. People do yoga, meditation, exercise, or other activities to help ideas flow. I chose to go down a different road.At this point in my life I was in a serious writing funk not feeling too good about my filmmaking dreams. My creative process at that time was to have a few cold beers and raise a … [Read more...]

The Indie Movie Budget That Works

There are first time filmmakers that never get a movie off the ground because they put together an unrealistic "dream budget." What I mean by a "dream budget" is a budget based on what a filmmaker wishes they had to spend as opposed to what they can spend.These "dream budgets", from a indie film perspective, aren't grounded in economic reality. If you don't have access to a helicopter for a daring rescue scene then why have a helicopter scene in … [Read more...]

The Oscars, LUNAFEST, European Independent Film Festival,… Music Make Money, ShowBiz Expo, Highlight March Media Networking Events

Article by actorschecklist.com The Oscars, LUNAFEST, European Independent Film Festival,... Music Make Money, ShowBiz Expo, Highlight March Media Networking Events - Careers - Career Management Search by Author, Title or Content Article ContentAuthor NameArticle Title Home Submit Articles Author Guidelines Publisher Guidelines Content Feeds RSS Feeds FAQ Contact … [Read more...]

The Art of Being a Film Maker

by Riksarkivet (National Archives of Norway) Everybody is on a journey as an artist. Many considering film schools are overwhelmed by the commitment when they consider it. With numerous film schools present worldwide it leads to a tough selection process. Choosing the right film school can have incredible benefits. But which one is right for you? Cinema today shapes our ideas of ethnic identity, our ideas of culture, our ideas of the future as … [Read more...]