Democracy NOW! - DN! Special Broadcast, we speak with one of the most famous independent filmmakers in the world: Michael Moore. For the past twenty years, Michael has been one of the most politically active, provocative and successful documentary filmmakers in the business. His films include Roger and me; Fahrenheit 9/11; Bowling for Columbine, for which he won the Academy Award; and his latest, Capitalism: A LoveStory. Published with written … [Read more...]
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Shangri-La Entertainment Announces a Gato Negro Film, 'Girl Walks Into a Bar' Shangri-La Entertainment announced today that it has completed production on "Girl Walks Into a Bar," a feature-length film that follows a series of characters in interlocking stories taking place in ten different bars during the course of one evening in Los Angeles.  By turns funny and heartbreaking, this sharp-witted comedy is written and directed by Sebastian … [Read more...]
Q&A: Where can I watch “The Last Days” for Free? Its a Holocaust Documentary by Steven Spielberg.?
by shutter_se7en Question by GustavoM: Where can I watch "The Last Days" for Free? Its a Holocaust Documentary by Steven Spielberg.? Can anyone gve me a direct link to watch the documentary for Free? I know that there are hundreds of website that have streaming movies but I cannot find this particular film. Can anyone help me find it? I don't want ton download any program, I just want to stream the film like on youtube. Best answer: Answer by … [Read more...]
All about Filmmaking Schools
by elycefeliz All about Filmmaking Schools There was a time when almost everybody wanted to be an actor or an actress. Even now if you got the chance to speak to a group of grade school children and ask them who want to be a movie star or work in the movie industry, you are sure to get a thousand yeses. You simply can't ignore the glamour, glitz and the prestige of being part of the film industry. Currently, the movie-making … [Read more...]
How to Make an Indie Film : Writing Your Own Script for an Independent Film
Learn tips for writing your own script for an independent movie in this free instructional video clip on indie filmmaking. Expert: Cory Turner Bio: Cory Turner is the President/CEO of ReQuest Entertainment. Filmmaker: Kenny Saylors … [Read more...]
Local filmmaker brings creative juices to Pennington Farmers Market
Local filmmaker brings creative juices to Pennington Farmers Market "The Farmer and the Horse" director Jared Flesher is determined to get the word out on local media makers like himself, and he's starting at the farmstand. Read more on Pennington Post indieWIRE @ Hulu Docs: Reel Jews & IFP Alums For the second round of indieWIRE's curation of Hulu's Documentaries page, I've selected two separate themes: Jewish subjects, in recognition of the … [Read more...]
what does a writer for a film production company do exactly and how much do they get paid?
Question by The John Phenomenon: what does a writer for a film production company do exactly and how much do they get paid? i want to work in film and i have talent and experience in journalism and writing. but what exactly does a writer do for a film production company? do they just write the screenplay? how does it work? and do they get paid a lot? additionaly, how much do special effects guys make? the guys who work on the special and visual … [Read more...]
How should a documentary filmmaker ask a filming location’s owner, to shoot there?
by moniquewingard Question by forrstarr: How should a documentary filmmaker ask a filming location's owner, to shoot there? Basically, I want to shoot inside a business, but I am uncertain how to approach the owner and also how should I ask for his permission? I want to be careful to protect my idea and not get ripped off. Best answer: Answer by donna pshould just ask....don't give him details...just tell him of your intentions.....and always … [Read more...]
Q&A: What are my chances into Georgetown, or the united states naval academy?
Question by blair hilton: What are my chances into Georgetown, or the united states naval academy? I want to major in Cultural Anthropology or Neuroscience. GPA 3.62 SAT 1950 Top 10% 8 AP credits 6 science credits 5 Social Science 4 Math credits 4 Foreign Language credits and independent studies 4 English credits Varsity Soccer Varsity Tennis Debate Team 2 month educational trip to France Active in my community Donated to Kenyan Red … [Read more...]
What is an affordable college to study Film Production?
Question by Beth: What is an affordable college to study Film Production? I was accepted and planning on going to Northwestern University to study film production, but it may be too expensive. What is a school that has a great film program but is more affordable? Oh, and not exclusively an art school. I'd like to go to a college that offers a fairly wide range of other majors in case I change my mind down the road. Best answer: Answer by … [Read more...]