Question by DPGC31: Film Editing? Can someone tell me why is it really important to have editing in films? how strong is this element? Best answer: Answer by MovieloverFilm editing is an art of storytelling practiced by connecting two or more shots together to form a sequence, and the subsequent connecting of sequences to form an entire movie. Film editing is the only art that is unique to cinema and which separates filmmaking from all other … [Read more...]
Documentary Films
by Brooklyn Museum Documentary Films Documentary films, as the name implies, are films produced with the intention of being an audio-visual documentation of a concept or event. A documentary film is intended to be much more like a piece of journalism than a piece of entertainment or expressive art. There is typically a voice-over narrative going on throughout a documentary film with the narrator describing what's being seen in a … [Read more...]
TVO: The Home For Independent Documentary Filmmakers
gopublic.org Documentary filmmaker Peter Raymont on TVO's role in helping documentary filmmakers. Video Rating: 0 / 5 POV Documentaries www.pbs.org Celebrating its 23rd season on PBS in 2010, POV features the work of the best independent documentary filmmakers from America and around the world. Airing Tuesdays at 10 pm, June through September, with primetime specials during the year, POV has brought more than 300 … [Read more...]
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Film director sues ex-wife in NYC, says she duped him into believing he fathered her child NEW YORK - Horror film director Andrew Douglas claims his ex-wife tricked him into believing he had fathered her daughter. Douglas says in a lawsuit he wants Ameena Meer to pay him nearly $ 700,000 — the amount he says he paid in child support over 17 years. Read more on Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune New Orleans Film Festival releases its 2010 … [Read more...]
Short courses of film production in Canada?
by E. A. Sanabria Question by Flexscan: Short courses of film production in Canada? I wanna apply for some film production courses in Canada, any suggestions? Best answer: Answer by PBIPhotoArtistHere is a web site with lots of info on the courses: http://www.playbackmag.com/articles/magazine/20070122/academicinstitutions.html Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments! … [Read more...]
Smallville Star Allison Mack Stars in Short Film
by vancouverfilmschool Smallville Star Allison Mack Stars in Short Film Smallville star Allison Mack recently took a short break to cater to her other artistic skills such as film making. The young actress who plays Chloe Sullivan on Smallville took some time off to star in a short film entitled Alice and Huck, which was written by R.W. Gray and directed by Kaleena Kiff, two of Mack's best friends. The film is a labor of love, as … [Read more...]
How to Make a Documentary Film : How to Interview for a Documentary Film
Professional advice on filming your own documentary! Learn about how to interview experts and how to produce a documentary film in this free video. Expert: Kevin Lindenmuth Contact: www.lindenmuth.com Bio: Kevin Lindenmuth has worked in the film/video business for more than 20 years. He received his BA in film/video production from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor in 1987. Filmmaker: Travis Waack The Cure 1995 … [Read more...]
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IMG_0089 Image by billnwmsu Northwest Missouri State University Independent Filmmakers Club Blood and Gore Special Effects Training Night New council head a ‘film pro’ INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER Briccio Santos would rather be described as a “film professional.” Read more on Philippine Daily Inquirer Filmmaker collects veterans' stories Tour stops in North Dakota for oral history project In the glare of a spotlight, Maurice Bonemeyer told of … [Read more...]
How can I become a screenplay writer / filmmaker?
Question by Seldom Seen: How can I become a screenplay writer / filmmaker? I am interested in becoming a screenplay writer and a filmmaker. What are some good books to read about these fields? What are some good trade journals to read? I want to learn more about the film industry and how it operates. I would appreciate any advice about this. Best answer: Answer by MellisaBelow are two web sites. The first is to online instructions for … [Read more...]
Maverick Attitude To Indie Filmmaking
by rasdourian Maverick Attitude To Indie Filmmaking The term maverick is used to describe people that are viewed as unconventional and independent, and do not think or behave in the same way as other people. There are many aspiring indie filmmakers out there that take a maverick approach to making movies and end up failing. They waste their talent, time, and money trying to run before they can walk. Being a maverick filmmaker is … [Read more...]