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How many minutes is a good length for a short film being submitted to a film festival?

by Shavar Ross Question by Explode: How many minutes is a good length for a short film being submitted to a film festival? I am submitting a short documentary to a medium-caliber film festival next month. I can get the film to 30 minutes but do I stand a much better chance of getting in if I shorten it to 20 or 25 minutes? Best answer: Answer by JessI've seen many short films and they did very well on a ime frame of 10-15 minutes. Good luck … [Read more...]

exposing camera film?

Question by jessica7: exposing camera film? ok so i grew up using a camera with film in it but then a few years ago i got a digital camera and now thats all i know how to use. so im kind of lost with this whole film thing. but anyways i started photography classes in school a couple weeks ago and we're doing a group project to get the hang of it so my friend was rewinding the film and she didnt rewind it all the way and opened the back then … [Read more...]

Q&A: What Do You Think – Director Gets Child Porn Charges for Airing “A Serbian Film” in Spain?

Question by Jim: What Do You Think - Director Gets Child Porn Charges for Airing "A Serbian Film" in Spain? Spanish newspaper El Pais is reporting that the Sitges Film Festival’s director – Angel Sala – has been charged with the exhibition of child pornography for screening A Serbian Film at the October 2010 festival in Barcelona. This is a developing story so it’s unclear whether the Spanish court will accept the case or if the charges would … [Read more...]

Play It Right – 2el3abha Sa7 (Short Film)

This is my first humble attempt at filmmaking. Through a Digital Filmmaking Workshop offered by the RFC (Royal Film Commission), I managed to write, direct, produce and edit this film, hopefully, stepping the way to other better attempts. Written, Directed, Produced and Edited by: Batoul Ibrahim Director of Photography: Ammar Quteineh Sound (Boom Operator): Mohammad Rayyan Assistant Director (AD): Nada Kawar Music: Tamer Abu Ghazaleh Ahmad Damen … [Read more...]

What is the best way to obtain the rights to a song to be used in a short film?

Question by connorlawhorne: What is the best way to obtain the rights to a song to be used in a short film? I am making a short film and there are two songs I want to use. The first song is Lovecats by The Cure, and the second is Just What I Needed by The Cars. The actual recording of The Cars song won't be used, but a character in the movie will be playing the song (do you still need rights for that?). any ideas on how I could get permission to … [Read more...]

Should I be in this Independent Film?

by billnwmsu Question by Ctyler85: Should I be in this Independent Film? I was approached by the filmmakers to play a bartender in their movie. They showed me a "thrown together" YouTube promo and it doesn't look half bad. I'm only worried about the subject matter as I am a youth pastor and feel it may look bad to my students. They have assured me that my role would be minimal and that I could portray my character as I see fit. Should I do … [Read more...]

Q&A: Video editing software to make a sci-fi film?

by slimmer_jimmer Question by Sam: Video editing software to make a sci-fi film? I want it to look as professional as possible. I have a lot of experience with imovie, but i don't think it will cut it anymore, the effects seem really limited, and impossible to customize. I'm using a mac, and a high quality camera, so the only thing left is the editing software. I'd prefer to use freeware, but a small price is acceptable. Best answer: Answer … [Read more...]

Q&A: Why has polaroid ceased the production of their instant film?

by vancouverfilmschool Question by Chase D: Why has polaroid ceased the production of their instant film? I was very sad to hear that there was no more production of polaroid 600 film, but I still could not figure out why they ended it. I know many people, such as myself, who spend money on this film frequently. It doesnt look like they are not making enough money, to me at least, so why has the production come come to an end? Best … [Read more...]