Does Truth in Filmmaking Matter? The Social Network is soon upon us and whenever one of these big based-on-a-true-story types comes along there is always "the discussion". What is real? What is made up? What is Hollywood's responsibility? And so forth. Read more on seattlepi.com A generation seen through `The Social Network' "The Social Network" is a stylish, hyper-speed portrait of a Web-connected generation made by two men with scant love for … [Read more...]
Would classes in editing make me more marketable or just be a waste of money? ?
by uniondocs Question by dsjnix: Would classes in editing make me more marketable or just be a waste of money? ? If someone has a BA in in Film Production that was obtained in 2006 and only has been able to obtain some sporadic freelance work, would classes in editing help marketability? Other classes that might be recommended? Best answer: Answer by mollygirl444Keeping up to date with your training always looks good on your résumé. Its also a … [Read more...]
The Five Paths for Australian Screenwriters
by vernalanemgmt The Five Paths for Australian Screenwriters Australia is not Hollywood. Australia is not Hollywood. Australia is not Hollywood. Sometimes, I have to remind myself. It's the only way to preserve my sanity. See, I'm an independent film producer who's been involved in the film industry since before I was a teenager (over 20 years now, eeesh!). And because I grew up in Los Angeles, the film industry was all … [Read more...]
Short Film : Sleep Tight My Baby (The London Film School)
Dir; Pansu Kim The London Film School 2001 graduation short One-Scene-One-Take Festival Invitation List -Cilect Congress Mini Festival 2002 Melbourne, Australia. -The 31st International Student Film Festival of Seh-Suchte Potsdam 2002 Potsdam, Germany. -The 9th Tel-Aviv International Student Film Festival (TAU Film Competition) Tel-Aviv, Israel. -The 22nd Munich International Festival of Film Schools 2002 Munich, Germany. -The 37th Karlovy Vary … [Read more...]
Filipino International Film Festival of Los Angeles flourishes in second year
L1030118.JPG Image by Matt Woolner Filipino International Film Festival of Los Angeles flourishes in second year “Chocolate Meat” is made of neither chocolate nor meat – something those familiar with Filipino food will understand. Read more on The Daily Bruin Movie review: "Bran Nue Dae" Honestly, if you're not at least tempted to hum along with the cheeky refrain, "There's nothing I would rather be, than to be an A-bo- rig-i-ne, and watch … [Read more...]
Looking for a new camcorder for independent filmmaking.?
Question by trabre2003: Looking for a new camcorder for independent filmmaking.? I need to find a camera that has Manual zoom ( at least 10X), manual focus and white balance possible. Also either Mini DV or Hard drive. Optional: Be able to film in 16:9 widescreen, and be able to film in 24p. Hd an added plus if possible. i can spend anywhere from a grand to MAYBE a grand and a half if the camera is really good. appreciate any … [Read more...]
Which is the Best Film School?
Which is the Best Film School? As someone who attended two of the most famous film schools, I often get asked which film program is the best. Historically, NYU and USC have been known as the ‘big two’ of film schools with each trading off over the years for bragging rights as to the school with the more prestigious alumni and pedigree. Following up close behind are UCLA as well as Columbia. In truth, while USC and NYU claim a … [Read more...]
DeJaWho?? A Project Made in Filmmaking Class
My group and I came up with this film and finished it in about a few weeks.. It's about a girl who meets a boy in class, he asks her out later, so they start going out on dates. She falls in love with him and they do it. Eventually, she gets pregnant and has to deliver the bad news to the boy. He denies her baby and dumps her there and then. And then.......... illini bluffs filmmaking class 2009, crushcrushcrush by … [Read more...]
Smallville Producer Talks the 10th & Final Season
Smallville Producer Talks the 10th & Final Season Smallville flies into its concluding season Friday night with a jaw-dropping episode so big, we just had to hit up exec-producer Kelly Souders for the super-deets. Up, up and away! Read more on seattlepi.com Producer lashes out against Vinayan As director Vinayan is busy creating news headlines by lashing out against every known celebrities of Mollywood, Rueben Gomez, the producer of his latest … [Read more...]
Which film school in Bay area is better? Academy of Art Film program or San Francisco Digital Film program?
by vancouverfilmschool Question by Topden: Which film school in Bay area is better? Academy of Art Film program or San Francisco Digital Film program? Best answer: Answer by PE2008Film Schools almost invariably lead to unemployment, or gigs filming childrens' birthday parties while wearing a clown suit with red rubber nose. Don't waste your time and money on "Film School". Add your own answer in the comments! … [Read more...]