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Are permissions necessary for making short films based on stories from book?

Question by Karan: Are permissions necessary for making short films based on stories from book? I would like to make a short film based on a story from a book which has a collection of short stories from an author. I might send that short film to film festivals. Should I obtain permission or licenses or pay royalty for making a film out of their story. Or is it just sufficient to give them credit for story? Please let me know. Thanks Best … [Read more...]

The making of DOAMBH. Episode 1

A behind the scenes look at the next Benjamin Brothers film, Diary of a Mad Back Hair. Lee Ellis, an independent filmmaker, goes behind the scenes of Lycan Entertainment's new project, "Diary of a Mad Back Hair", to see what the Benjamin Brothers are working on, their unique writing styles, and what inspires them to create. Video Rating: 5 / 5 This was conceptualized by my girlfriend and I before we were a couple back … [Read more...]

Any ideas for making a short film by myself at home ?

by vancouverfilmschool Question by Dave1982: Any ideas for making a short film by myself at home ? I'm home alone and bored. Anyone have any ideas for making a short film by myself at home ? Best answer: Answer by Patrick DWhat interests you? Current events? Sports? Fantasy? Science fiction? If you’re pressed for ideas, put your own spin on a favorite movie scene. Play with the dialogue. Think about what you would have done differently if you … [Read more...]

Lastest Film Making Class News

'Unstoppable' is a wild ride Thrilling action meets a story of two working stiffs recast as heroes aboard a runaway train. Read more on Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune After perennial disappointment, Fremont-Mills football prepares for state semifinals TABOR - Earlier this season, Fremont-Mills honored the 40th anniversary of its unbeaten football team from 1970. Perhaps four decades from now, the school will be celebrating this year’s … [Read more...]

“Filthy Underground Film Making” Part Two

The highly anticipated second installment of "The Making of.." series brought to you by the extreme filthy underground independent film maker Marco Suave. Marco continues to follow indie filmmakers Soren Johnstone and Michael Babiarz as they struggle through their artistic endeavor... Indiana Jones, Sex and the City and Get Smart couldnt beat this independent film with a hot girls dirty ass on a saturday night party bender!? That's weird! … [Read more...]

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Mother, they're still not sure it is a baby! Image by 顔なし (Caveat, this is a pretty much unedited reaction to my viewing of Eraserhead, I haven't really edited it or arranged it to read as an academic critique, so please forgive me if I fail to mention or arrange it in a sensical way) a few months ago there was a post to the name that film group asking for people's reactions and thoughts to David Lynch's Eraserhead. After following the … [Read more...]

Lastest Film Making Class News

Stewart Nusbaumer: Levon Helms and Bruce Springsteen in Film In rootless America, both Levon Helms and Bruce Springsteen found self-knowledge and personal strength after embracing very different communities -- Woodstock and small town New Jersey. Read more on The Huffington Post What do we want from the BBC? There have been a lot of big mistakes at the BBC recently, leading to jitteriness and a lack of confidence. But it remains supremely … [Read more...]

How to Direct a Movie: Independent Filmmaking : Continuity Tips for Making a Movie

Continuity is very important for a movie or Indie film. Our expert is here to offer tips to directors on how to manage continuity in a film, in this free filmmaking video. Expert: Rhett Reiger Contact: www.whitecaspianstudios.com Bio: Rhett Reiger began his career in the movies as a writer and actor. After attending film school in San Francisco, he turned to directing small indie films and commercials. Filmmaker: Rhett Reiger … [Read more...]

Making $7000 in 5 months when your 13

by uniondocs Question by michaelbak1: Making 00 in 5 months when your 13 Hello , I am Thirteen and i have set a goal to make around $ 6500 to $ 7000 by Feb 09. The reason i want to get so much money is because i am a filmmaker and if you are a filmmaker then you know about that list called "Stuff to buy" From film teachers of mine and other info i have come to the conclusion that every filmmaker has one of these lists. My list should be about $ … [Read more...]

Why are filmmakers so addicted with making sequels?

Question by Ryan: Why are filmmakers so addicted with making sequels? I'm guessing it is all about money? It seems like they could make more money by actually making an original, good movie rather than making a crappy sequel. It seems like every movie that comes out gets a sequel if it does somewhat decent in the box office. There isn't a time when I drive by a cinema movie list that doesn't have two's and three's behind several movie … [Read more...]