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How do filmmakers handle child actors in adult situations?

Question by Cobb Perrin: How do filmmakers handle child actors in adult situations? What goes into filming scenes where child actors are required to act in adult situations? Aren't these scenes "bad" for the child actor? As in situations parents normally shield children from until they're much more mature? Best answer: Answer by Rob JThey usually film any cursing with only the adult in the shot, and the kid not on the set. non- cursing … [Read more...]

Lastest Independent Documentary Filmmakers News

JB(Jonathan Bennett)- Portobello Film Festival The Portobello Film Festival has been a much beloved Notting Hill institution ever since it’s inception 14 years ago, and this years’ showing was no exception. Read more on My Village Stokenewington "Winter's Bone" Leads Gotham Indie Film Awards "The Kids Are All Right," "Black Swan" Among Nominees for U.S. Independent Filmmakers' Awards Read more on CBS News … [Read more...]

Why do filmmakers like to film in Canada when portraying American states and cities?

Question by W J: Why do filmmakers like to film in Canada when portraying American states and cities? I can definitely tell when they are filming in Toronto to portray NYC or Chicago and it ruins the whole movie. It seems that Hollywood thinks Toronto is the ultimate generic city. With the Canadian dollar close to 1 to 1 maybe this trend will stop. Best answer: Answer by PNot just the us dollar to can dollar, but rebates, up to 20 or more … [Read more...]

What kinds of camcorders do amateur filmmakers use?

by betsyxallen Question by Diane: What kinds of camcorders do amateur filmmakers use? I am a high school student looking to begin making films. I love classic and innovative movies and would potentially like to go to film school. I want to buy a camera to begin building a portfolio and I need something affordable but capable of recording a quality product. I'm not going to waste $ 100-200 on a flip camcorder. Ideally I'd probably spend around $ … [Read more...]

Copyright question for Documentary filmmakers?

Question by Reptar88: Copyright question for Documentary filmmakers? I am making a documentary film that I would eventually like to submit to a film festival. There are some photos from Google of people and bicycles from the 1880s-1900, including a video taken from YouTube of Edison's bicycle film http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZjd9pBmLoU from 1901. As a documentary filmmaker presenting the "facts", do I need permission to use these for my … [Read more...]

Lastest American Independent Filmmakers News

Day 131: Makin' Movies Image by madmolecule I'm just about ready to start shooting my next movie, and I am tremendously excited about it. I decided to do an homage to Mark Borchardt and Mike Schank, the heroes of American Movie, which I watched tonight for maybe the fifth time. This is one of the funniest and most deeply brilliant documentaries I've ever seen, and you should all watch it immediately. Marty (at right) currently holds the … [Read more...]

Filmmakers to present poet Poe’s work

Filmmakers to present poet Poe’s work  Kathy Crawford of Waterford Township and her partner Michael Sneed of Garden City will present their two short independent films, “The Mesmer,” an adaptation of an Edgar Allen Poe short story, and “ Butterfly Kisses,” a family tragedy, on Friday, Oct. 22, in Lapeer. Read more on The Oakland Press Back stage Flight, indulgence, deception, titillation Read more on Mmegi TCU ready for test to stop … [Read more...]

The Sons of Perdition Filmmakers on Warren Jeffs’ Polygamist Church

Should the government intervene in polygamist communities like the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (FLDS)? What if the polygamy involves under-aged girls? This week Warren Jeffs, the FLDS leader found guilty of facilitating the rape of one of his 14-year-old followers, was granted a new trial by the Utah Supreme Court. A new documentary The Sons of Perdition, profiles three teenage boys who flee Jeffs' compound in … [Read more...]