FACTBOX-Foreign companies stepping away from Iran Sept 23 (Reuters) - Germany's ThyssenKrupp said on Thursday it would freeze new business with Iran with immediate effect in response to ever-harsher sanctions against the Islamic Republic. Read more on Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News TIBCO Software Acquires OpenSpirit Corporation PALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwire - September 23, 2010) - TIBCO Software Inc. ( NASDAQ : TIBX ) today announced that it has … [Read more...]
How can I start making my own short-films w/ little to no moolah (as an indie filmmaker)?
Question by aceventuradude: How can I start making my own short-films w/ little to no moolah (as an indie filmmaker)? Best answer: Answer by that's awesomestart out spending what money you have on equipment and building up your skill. do very short films and learn how to edit them. It will all come in time, and later you can move on to longer things Give your answer to this question below! … [Read more...]
Discover the 4 Habits of Successful Filmmakers
by work the angles Discover the 4 Habits of Successful Filmmakers What separates successful filmmakers from others who continue to struggle along, wishing and hope that fate will give them an opportunity? I like what Elliot Grove the founder of Raindance Film Festival & Raindance.tv had to say about this topic. Elliot has produced 150 short films, 5 feature films and teaches screenwriters and film producers in the UK, Europe, … [Read more...]
Sand Off!
The Collegiate Nationals Film School Championships. The Audience AND Critics choice for best film. The Winners: The Art Institute of Seattle. Twenty top film schools from across the country were invited to come to San Diego for the first of it's kind Collegiate Film School Championship. The filmmakers were given a script and loose in San Diego for 60 straight hours. They could only use resources found in San Diego with the exception of cameras … [Read more...]
‘Colossus’ Film Studio Wants to Make Ico, Last Guardian Movies
'Colossus' Film Studio Wants to Make Ico, Last Guardian Movies It was announced over a year ago that Shadow of the Colossus , Team Ico's widely beloved action/adventure game for the PlayStation 2, would be adapted into a feature film. And in a new interview with Play Till Doomsday , Kevin Ping Chang, production executive at Misher Films (which is handling the Colossus adaptation) revealed that if the movie is successful, they'd love to adapt Ico … [Read more...]
What is the best digital video camera to buy for under £3000?
Question by BrainSpecialist: What is the best digital video camera to buy for under £3000? I'm a UK filmmaker looking to purchase my first digital video camera. I'm looking for a versatile camera that preferably records to digital media (hard drives, memory cards, ect), although this is not absolutely necessary. I will largely be shooting narrative dramas and music videos. What is the best camera to buy for under £3000? Best answer: Know … [Read more...]
Breaking in to Mass Media Production
by cesarharada.com Breaking in to Mass Media Production When asked the age old question "What do you want to be when you grow up?" to some of today's kids, the answers given are much more likely to be "I want to be on TV" or more simply "I want to be famous" rather than the more time-honoured favourites like "doctor", "teacher" or "fire fighter". The impact the media has on our views and on society as a whole has become much … [Read more...]
Carter Burwell – Suite from The Motion Picture Score THE BLIND SIDE (2009)
"The Blind Side" depicts the story of Michael Oher, a homeless African-American youngster from a broken home, taken in by the Touhys, a well-to-do white family who help him fulfill his potential. At the same time, Oher's presence in the Touhys' lives leads them to some insightful self-discoveries of their own. Living in his new environment, the teen faces a completely different set of challenges to overcome. As a football player and student, Oher … [Read more...]
Red Digital Cinema – Showreel
The Red Digital Cinema Camera Company manufactures digital cinematography cameras and accessories for professional and cinematic use. The company was created and financed by Oakley founder Jim Jannard with the publicly expressed intent to re-invent the camera industry. Director Steven Soderbergh shot both parts of the movie Che, The Argentine and Guerrilla entirely with the Red One camera. Soderbergh is very enthusiastic about the camera, stating … [Read more...]
India ban on Satyajit Ray’s Sikkim doc lifted
India ban on Satyajit Ray's Sikkim doc lifted The son of filmmaker Satyajit Ray says India has lifted its 40-year ban on his dad's documentary Sikkum. Read more on CBC.ca Film takes anti-drilling position The rush to cash in on the growing gas boom has brought big drillers, service contractors, international energy conglomerates, environmentalists, politicians, journalists and a host of others to Pennsylvania. Read more on Times Leader … [Read more...]