A documentary film is one of several creative modes, including narrative fiction and experimental avant-garde. Documentaries have a purpose, viewpoint and approach, and evolves from the formative process - as either scripted or spontaneous. Documentaries are limited to reality or actuality.Most of the production requirements for documentaries refer to the fact that there are no sets, actors are not used, and real people, not actors, play … [Read more...]
Producer Eric Gozlan of Goldrush Entertainment and the independent film “Beautiful Boy”: Distribution of a Movie
by The U.S. National Archives Article by Mark There is no single most important job for a movie producer. Rather, what is the most important job AT THIS POINT in the project?Before the project even reaches the embryonic stage, the producer must find a great idea and turn it into an even greater proposal. He has to ensure that the evolution of the idea results in a package that he can now use … [Read more...]
TV 2.0 – The Future Of Television And The Genesis Of A New Entertainment Form – Part 2
Though still in its infancy, the World Wide Web has already become a significant feature in all of our lives. The majority of us now access the Web throughout the day, both at work and at home. It's profoundly altered the way we conduct business, and how we communicate with family and friends. It's also changed how we entertain ourselves, but this paradigm shift has only just begun. As I wrote in the conclusion of Part 1 of this article, the Web … [Read more...]
The Need For An Entertainment Lawyer In Film Production
Does the film producer really need a film lawyer or entertainment attorney as a matter of professional practice? An entertainment lawyer's own bias and my stacking of the question notwithstanding, which might naturally indicate a "yes" answer 100% of the time - the forthright answer is, "it depends". A number of producers these days are themselves film lawyers, entertainment attorneys, or other types of lawyers, and so, often can take care of … [Read more...]
Indie Filmmaker Frank Aragon’s 1211 Entertainment Succeeds with “Down for Life” theatrical premiere
Article by CarlosHernandez Indie Filmmaker Frank Aragon's 1211 Entertainment Succeeds with "Down for Life" theatrical premiere - Entertainment Search by Author, Title or Content Article ContentAuthor NameArticle Title Home Submit Articles Author Guidelines Publisher Guidelines Content Feeds RSS Feeds FAQ Contact Us … [Read more...]
Indie Filmmaker Frank Aragon’s 1211 Entertainment Succeeds With “down For Life” Theatrical Premiere
Produced by Boyle Heights native Frank Aragon, the Alan Jacobs' gang drama DOWN FOR LIFE is up for its theatrical world premiere in the Rio Grande Valley. The film was shot on location in South-Central Los Angeles and stars local youths in the lead roles.It is based on a true story,starring Danny Glover, Snoop Dogg, Kate Del Castillo, Elizabeth Pena and introducing sixteen year old Jessica Romero from the streets of Wilmington, California. Frank … [Read more...]