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...]
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...]
Film Festival Strategies For Independent Filmmakers
It should be a given that having your short film or feature in a film festival is a good thing. One big trick is figuring out how to get into a festival in the first place. It can be a tricky endeavor for, as with anything in life you have to make it past at least a few gatekeepers. There is no clear path to getting ones film selected, but in general it helps to have good press materials, noting any awards that you may have received and/or … [Read more...]
Malibu Film Festival, Independent Film Week (IFP), NYTVF, POP Montreal, are Event Highlights in September
Article by Paul Mitchell Malibu Film Festival, Independent Film Week (IFP), NYTVF, POP Montreal, are Event Highlights in September - Careers 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...]
Jon Jost, Independent Film-maker – Speaking Directly
by Riksarkivet (National Archives of Norway) Jon Jost, independent film-maker. The early films5. Speaking Directly'Speaking Directly' (1973-75), Jon Jost's first feature film, draws together many of the elements explored in his short films, and can be seen as his opening statement to a wider public. It does not have the integrity of structure which his later work achieved, and looks like a collection of shorts, but the whole gains an … [Read more...]
5 “must read” books for the passionate independent filmmaker
Article by Ian Agard 5 "must read" books for the passionate independent filmmaker - Entertainment - Movies Search by Author, Title or Content Article ContentAuthor NameArticle Title Home Submit Articles Author Guidelines Publisher Guidelines Content Feeds RSS Feeds FAQ Contact Us Is your film career … [Read more...]
New York Film and Video Festival – The Only Place Left For Real Independent Filmmakers to Go
If you've just overcome the hurdles of making your first independent film, the experience of finding festivals and distribution for your project can be incredibly daunting. The A-List festivals frequented by Hollywood's Who's Who are usually the first choices for an independent filmmaker. Unfortunately, they are also the most difficult ones for small independent films to be accepted into because of the high standards and politics that they … [Read more...]
How to be an Independent Filmmaker and Really Stand Out
Article by Sara L. Gordon It seems these days; independent filmmakers are springing up everywhere. Imdb (The Internet Movie Database) lists at least 150 films schools in the United States alone. So it is no wonder that there are numerous film festivals in practically every state in the U. S. at this point. Plus many untrained filmmakers are learning on their own and making movies. Especially with the advent of online based training and … [Read more...]
Guerilla Promotion Strategies for Independent Filmmakers
Although acceptance to a film festival is regarded by many filmmakers as the key to major exposure and recognition, this only marks the beginning of the most important phase for your independent film. Acceptance into a festival is only an opportunity for you to compete with dozens (or possibly hundreds) of other films for the attention of festival-goers, distribution agents, and other media. In other words, take this event not as the moment of … [Read more...]
Average Feature Film Length – Independent Filmmaking Tips For Success
If you are just starting out to create your feature film you may have a lot of questions. Filmmakers tend to approach making a film in many different ways. Some of them use a script or a book, while others may just go with an idea off the top of their head. The question may come up regarding how long the average feature film length should be. A better question is how many pages of script is needed to make your film the length that you want it to … [Read more...]