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DN285: Regarde-moi – Jaro Minne
Directors Notes16 May 2013 | 8:33 amJaro Minne’s ‘slice of life’ short Regarde-moi sees a girl thrust into adulthood, yet paralysed when faced with the choice of making a change for herself or maintaining the status quo for the benefit of the people she loves. Jaro tells us how improvisation brings him closer to his goal of creating work that is both tactile and natural, and why you should never attempt to hide your bad cooking with good sauce. That’s the most important element in my filmmaking that I try to escape my reality & explore another by making something close to the skin. Regarde-moi… -
10 Filmmakers to Watch in 2013: Sarah Gertrude Shapiro
The Independent9 May 2013 | 5:00 pmA reality TV dating show might be the last place you would think to explore the societal pressures women face, much less mine the depths of genuine emotional pathos. But then, you aren't filmmaker Sarah Gertrude Shapiro, and you haven't seen her narrative short, Sequin Raze. read more -
'Fill the Void' Fills the Romantic Void in the Dizzying 'Great Gatsby'
TheWrap.com - Entertainment Industry Analysis, Breaking Hollywood News19 May 2013 | 3:06 pmWith all the hoopla about "The Great Gatsby" as the great American love story, let me suggest that the intimate Israeli foreign film "Fill the Void" goes a longer way to presenting romance to viewers. Instead of "Gatsby's" huge aerial shots in 3D that almost make you dizzy and frenzied screaming in a hotel room, Rama Burshtein's "Void" captures an intimate story that is about the emotions confronting a young Orthodox woman faced with a romantic dilemma. read more -
Yahoo to buy Tumblr for $1.1 billion
News19 May 2013 | 3:09 pmYou can't no longer say that Yahoo lacks a presence in social media and on mobile devices.Yahoo has agreed to acquire Tumblr for $1.1 billion -- and end the stigma of being shut out on the two crucial growth areas.The Wall Street Journal's website noted: "Tumblr, founded in 2007, fast built a following by making it easy for people to post blogs and photos, follow other people on Tumblr and receive updates via a feed. The website's simple design has lowered the bar for online publishing and effectively merged blogging with social media. By acquiring Tumblr, Yahoo would instantly gain…
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'Fill the Void' Fills the Romantic Void in the Dizzying 'Great Gatsby'
19 May 2013 | 3:06 pmWith all the hoopla about "The Great Gatsby" as the great American love story, let me suggest that the intimate Israeli foreign film "Fill the Void" goes a longer way to presenting romance to viewers. Instead of "Gatsby's" huge aerial shots in 3D that almost make you dizzy and frenzied screaming in a hotel room, Rama Burshtein's "Void" captures an intimate story that is about the emotions confronting a young Orthodox woman faced with a romantic dilemma. read more -
Cannes: Magnolia Acquires Kurt Russell Western 'Bone Tomahawk'
19 May 2013 | 3:03 pmMagnolia Pictures had acquired U.S. rights to S. Craig Zahler's Western "Bone Tomahaw," which will be fully financed by 2929 Entertainment. Kurt Russell, Peter Sarsgaard, Jennifer Carpenter and Timothy Olyphant are attached to star in the film, which Constantin has acquired for German-speaking European territories. Celluloid Dreams has also already pre-sold France (Wildside), Australia (Transmission), Russia (Luxor) and Thailand (IPA Asia). read more -
'Great Gatsby' Edges 'Iron Man 3,' 'Star Trek Into Darkness' at Overseas Box Office
19 May 2013 | 2:25 pm"The Great Gatsby" edged "Star Trek Into Darkness" and "Iron Man 3" as the No. 1 movie at the international box office this weekend. Warner Bros. opened Baz Luhrmann's take on F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel in 50 foreign markets and it took in $42.1 million, narrowly topping Disney's Marvel superhero sequel ($40.2 million from 56 territories) and Paramount's space epic sequel ($40 million from 41). Related Articles: 'Star Trek Into Darkness' Can't Hit Warp Speed at Box Office 'Fast & Furious 6' Opening Day Universal's Best-Ever in U.K. 'The… -
'Senna' Director Asif Kapadia to Direct Love Story 'Ali and Nino'
19 May 2013 | 2:18 pm"Senna" director Asif Kapadia has signed on to direct "Ali and Nino," which Oscar winner Christopher Hampton is adapting from Kurban Said's bestselling romance novel. PeaPie Films founds Kris Thykier will produce, while Leyla Aliyeva will executive produce. IM Global will handle worldwide sales for the film, which is scheduled to start production early next year. read more -
Wrekin Hill Acquires U.S. Rights to John Malkovich Movie 'Siberian Education'
19 May 2013 | 2:17 pmWrekin Hill Entertainment has acquired U.S. rights to Gabriele Salvatores' "Siberian Education" and will release the film around the end of the year. John Malkovich stars alongside Arnas Feravicius, Vilius Tumalavicius, Eleanor Tomlinson, Peter Stormare, Jonas Trukanas and Vitalji Porsnev. Related Articles: Cannes Deals: Sundance Selects Buys Dardenne Brothers' 'Two Days, One Night' Starring Marion Cotillard 'Senna' Director Asif Kapadia to Direct Love Story 'Ali and Nino' read more
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Yahoo to buy Tumblr for $1.1 billion
19 May 2013 | 3:09 pmYou can't no longer say that Yahoo lacks a presence in social media and on mobile devices.Yahoo has agreed to acquire Tumblr for $1.1 billion -- and end the stigma of being shut out on the two crucial growth areas.The Wall Street Journal's website noted: "Tumblr, founded in 2007, fast built a following by making it easy for people to post blogs and photos, follow other people on Tumblr and receive updates via a feed. The website's simple design has lowered the bar for online publishing and effectively merged blogging with social media. By acquiring Tumblr, Yahoo would instantly gain… -
Eventival and Black Market Online Joint Venture for Fest Submissions
19 May 2013 | 12:30 pmThom Prasek from Prague is a very good friend many years now. This below is an exciting new venture that will help film festivals worldwide to evaluate film submissions.Eventival - leading online festival information management solution provider, and Black Market Online (BMO) - digital video and content platform in the Cloud, announce the development of a full-featured film submission and evaluation solution for film festivals. The agreement was negotiated by Tomas Prasek, Founder/Director of Eventival, and Sten Saluveer, Head of Development of BMO and Industry Director of… -
ISA of the Day Ondamax Films
19 May 2013 | 10:30 amOndamax is the talent discoverer for Latino filmmakers! The newest filmmakers can be found here with their first films. By: Fernando FriasCountry: MexicoYear: 2012Rezeta is a carefree 21 year old model. Born in Kosovo, she traveled the world through modeling and chose Mexico City as her new home. Rezeta's partying lifestyle changes when she meets Alex who is cleaning her trailer during a commercial shoot. Their undeniable chemistry causes their friendship to grow into a complicated relationship. Rezeta has to either commit to Alex and Mexico City, or… -
Watch: Three New Neon-Soaked, NSFW Clips For Nicolas Winding Refn's 'Only God Forgives'
19 May 2013 | 9:02 am"Bling Ring," "The Past" and "Inside Llewyn Davis" might be out of the way, but there's still many highly anticipated Cannes movies to show in the next week. And perhaps most eagerly awaited among them; "Only God Forgives." This time two years ago saw "Pusher" and "Bronson" helmer Nicolas Winding Refn move up to the big leagues with his acclaimed pulp crime tale "Drive," and he's reunited with his star Ryan Gosling for his new film, a Bangkok-set spiritual sequel that promises to be even more brutal than its predecessor. Three new clips from the film have arrived over at The Film Stage, and… -
The Dardenne Bros., Marion Cotillard and Sundance Selects Team For 'Two Days, One Night'
19 May 2013 | 8:48 amSundance Selects is acquiring US rights to Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne’s next film, "Two Days, One Night." Written and to be directed by the Dardennes, it will star Marion Cotillard, Fabrizio Rongione, and Olivier Gourmet. Now in preproduction. "Two Days, One Night" follows 30-year-old Sandra (Cotillard) who, with the help of her husband, she searches the town for colleagues prepared to sacrifice their bonuses so she can keep her job.The Dardennes are producing for Les Films Du Fleuve and Denis Freyd forArchipel 35. IFC Films, Sundance Selects' sister division, released the Dardenne's last…
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Jimi Lazer Goes to Manhattan
16 May 2013 | 9:59 amOur feature film, THE LEGEND OF JIMI LAZER, will be showing at the Manhattan Film Festival in June. The screening date is June 27th. And yes, this will be our premier.For Tickets...» Click here to get ticketsDate: Thur, June 27thTime: 7:45 pmPrice: $11We have a fondness for the Manhattan Film Festival. Our film Under Jakob's Ladder won two festival awards for "Best Film - Period Piece" and "Best Actor" (for Jeff Stewart). It also garnered a lot of attention in the press, with coverage by media outlets such as the BBC and the New York Times. We actually had three screenings due to the… -
Video Village Needs No Table
9 May 2013 | 11:35 amTables are nice. Very nice. But when it comes down to it, video village can get by without a table.That said, a table is very useful. So are chairs. But sometimes, you just don't have luxury or space to set up a table. So you do without.What do we do in video village? It's the place where people gather to watch the screen of the shot that currently being filmed. Ideally, it's in a separate room or near-by where all the action is taking place. A table is nice for the production binders where crew members madly jot down notes of the various takes. It's a nice place to download footage for use… -
On Set Memories - Part 2
2 May 2013 | 8:29 amIt's time for Part 2 of our on set memories from the film shoot of The Legend of Jimi Lazer. (Missed Part 1? Click here.)Rubber Boots and Long Days"Hmmm... having flashbacks to freezing, cold days and wearing rubber boots for the first time in years; and filming in the eerie house. The feeling of knowing you have put in a full, long, good, hard day of work by having your passengers yelling at you as you almost drive through a red light on the way home at night when you are too tired to comprehend!" -- Susanna Klumpenhouwer (crew) Give us an evil look, Pam"I enjoyed the scene in the back… -
On Set Memories - Part 1
26 Apr 2013 | 12:48 pmIt's the one-year anniversary of filming The Legend of Jimi Lazer. Here are a few memories from some cast and crew about being on the set. (Watch for Part 2 next week!)Cue the mist..."It had been a hot day of shooting (we had a lot of weather during the shoot–the first day was very cold and wet). For the scene, Jimi was sitting outside on a mound of dirt. To say "suddenly" sounds cliché, but suddenly a strong wind blew in and with it a fog, dark clouds and a temperature drop of about 10 degrees. We all started to run and grab things that might blow away and head for cover. I was seriously… -
Filming Jimi Lazer
18 Apr 2013 | 7:55 amToday marks the one-year anniversary of getting the first shot of the movie The Legend of Jimi Lazer.We were actually working with a skeleton crew on this date, as most of the cast and crew would not arrive on set until April 23rd. The location? Niagara Falls. The time? Very early in the morning. Magic hour.We wanted a magic hour sunrise shot. And since we had Jimi Lazer (played by Robbie Beniuk), we decided to get this shot in the can and crossed-off our list. This shot was called our "Rockstar Walk up the Hill." That early in the morning... it's pretty quiet on the road. It was also pretty…
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Another chance to win a copy of Avid Media Composer Cookbook
25 Apr 2013 | 2:37 pmWin 1 of 3 copies of this book at Tej Barbra's web site. Entry deadline is April 30, 2013.story topic: Editing (Traditional & Non-Linear) Reddit Twitter -
How to Understand "Chain of Title"
20 Apr 2013 | 3:52 pmJordan Clark has a dream to create a free campaign for filmmakers to help understand US/Canada copyright-related terms and concepts. Worth a watch! story topic: Independents Reddit Twitter -
Set Lighting Blog Debuts...
19 Apr 2013 | 4:19 pmMartijn Veltman writes... I am a professional gaffer (local 728) here in Hollywood and have decided to write a blog about set lighting for new filmmakers. I hope to reach out to filmmakers who haven't had the exposure on real film set with real professionals. Much like me when I started in doing film in Michigan. I am writing something I wish was out there when I first started. Real film lighting techniques and tips they don't teach you in school. story topic: Cinematography Reddit Twitter -
Avid Media Composer Cookbook
4 Mar 2013 | 8:01 amFilmmaker.com has generously allowed me to announce my new book: Avid Media Composer Cookbook. Entry deadline (April 14, 2013) has passed story topic: Editing (Traditional & Non-Linear) Reddit Twitter -
Ghetto Film School Teaches Master Classes Online
13 Nov 2012 | 5:13 pmGoogle's official blog had an entry today about the use of Google Plus "hangouts" by Ghetto Film School to expand their master class series. May be worth checking out. story topic: Film News Reddit Twitter
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What Could Remake-Obsessed Hollywood Learn From Shakespeare?
18 May 2013 | 5:04 amIf there's one thing everybody likes to do in Hollywood, it's complain about remakes. One article after another voices disgust at the latest reboot. Remakes, they say, are absolute proof that Tinseltown has lost its imagination. -
Director Kory Martin Juul Creates CG Feature Almost Single-Handedly
13 May 2013 | 5:04 amLiterally a one man army, acclaimed visual effects artist, director and black belt, Kory Martin Juul, has animated a 100 minute family martial art feature... almost entirely on his own. -
Three Online Colleges that Offer a Degree in Filmmaking
9 May 2013 | 5:04 amThere are a number of excellent opportunities available in the entertainment field. Whether you have an interest in directing, screenwriting, production or a combination of positions, with the correct training and an online degree, you will have the confidence, experience and knowledge required to have a successful entertainment career. -
Zach Braff, Kickstarter, and Financing Your Film For Free
7 May 2013 | 5:04 amLast week's news that Zach Braff had successfully raised over $2 million via Kickstarter to fund Wish I Was Here, his sophomore outing as a director after 2004's well-received Garden State, got me thinking. Has Zach managed to pull off every producer's dream - funding your film for free? -
The Next Greatest Thing of the Movies... Not!
17 Apr 2013 | 5:04 amCatcalls and plaudits for Peter Jackson's 3D HFR (High-Frame-Rate for the technically challenged) version of The Hobbit remind film makers everywhere that people, not machines, create the magic of movies.
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Pakistani filmmaker urges ban on Hollywood and Bollywood movies - Pakistan Daily Times
19 May 2013 | 2:15 pmPakistani filmmaker urges ban on Hollywood and Bollywood moviesPakistan Daily TimesPakistani filmmaker urges ban on Hollywood and Bollywood movies. By Arsalan Haider LAHORE: US based Pakistani filmmaker Mumtaz Hussain has called on Pakistanis to stop watching Bollywood and Hollywood movies. He has offered his guidance and -
Robert Donat plays British filmmaking pioneer William Friese-Greene in The ... - Montreal Gazette (blog)
19 May 2013 | 12:53 pmRobert Donat plays British filmmaking pioneer William Friese-Greene in The Montreal Gazette (blog)Sunday, May 19, 2013, The Film Society / Le Cinéclub is showing The Magic Box, a film about filmmaking pioneer William Friese-Greene. His efforts were not as successful as those of Thomas Edison, the Lumière brothers, or Georges Méliès, which probably -
Ndlovu Takes Filmmaking to Namibia - AllAfrica.com
19 May 2013 | 7:20 amNdlovu Takes Filmmaking to NamibiaAllAfrica.comLocal filmmaker, Edmore Ndlovu will travel to Namibia this month for the pre-production phase of his latest project, a film titled The Gambler Job, that will be released later this year. Unlike his usual local productions, the greater part of The and more » -
Richard Linklater and Others on Filmmaking in Austin - New York Times
17 May 2013 | 2:23 pmRichard Linklater and Others on Filmmaking in AustinNew York TimesAUSTIN, Tex. — In his office, in a triple-wide trailer at a former airfield here, the writer-director Richard Linklater has a commendation from the governor, a shelf of prizes and a framed photo of two boys in matching 1970s outfits and tap shoes. The -
Southern filmmakers seek changes in Indian cinema - Oneindia Entertainment
16 May 2013 | 4:20 amSouthern filmmakers seek changes in Indian cinemaOneindia EntertainmentAs Indian cinema completes 100 years of entertaining audiences worldwide, southern filmmakers list their dos' for raising the bar higher and making the industry more competitive. Some changes listed by different members of the fraternity: Gender and more »
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Finding the Angle: Documentary Filmmaker Finds the Story
9 May 2013 | 9:48 amDocumentary film making is about being in the right place at the right time. It's also about understanding the story you want may not be the story you end up with. -
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9 May 2013 | 2:46 amAcclaimed directors Raj-DK talk to Filmfare about life back in the US and of course their brand of quirky cinema What was the journey from engineering to film-making like? Krishna DK : Being software engineers and doing the same old monotonous tasks everyday was very tiring. -
Volunteers wanted for new film project
8 May 2013 | 3:41 pmBUDDING Spielbergs and Scorseses are being given a unique opportunity to get involved in every aspect of making a new film. -
Composing music for film - an illustrated talk
8 May 2013 | 1:52 pmThe Holst Birthplace Museum is hoping to inspire young composers to consider creating music masterpieces for film, stage and TV by arranging an illustrated talk by one of Europe's leading film composers. -
Filmmaker Stacey K Black discusses her documentary 'Send My Mail to Nashville'
8 May 2013 | 5:08 amMusician and filmmaker Stacey K Black graciously took the time to answer questions about her new documentary film Send My Mail to Nashville , the film making process, inspiration, and the power of following your dreams.
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OC Non-Profit Raising Funds to Teach Film Making to Kids
17 May 2013 | 11:27 amCOSTA MESA, Calif., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Films for Kids, an OC based start up non-profit, is starting a Kickstarter Campaign to raise $20000 to jump start its pilot year. Films for Kids ... -
Fukrey music launched with band, baja, horses!
14 May 2013 | 4:37 pmmusic of forthcoming movie "Fukrey" was launched with the lead actors of film making a grand entry at -
Adobe's cloud burst: Publishing, film-making costs set to plunge
11 May 2013 | 11:30 amLos Angeles, May 12 -- He helps millions of artists across the world make wholesome changes in pictures, videos and sound in a frenetic digital world. But Shantanu Narayen's accent remains anchored in his Indian roots.And, as the CEO of Adobe, which makes the popular PhotoShop, Acrobat and dozens of other software applications ubiquitous in industries like printing, education and advertising ... -
Sharon Brooks - The Road Taken
9 May 2013 | 1:02 amFrom the world of law to film making, Sharon Brooks followed her passion. As I look at the picture of Sharon, immersed in the magnificent Montana landscape, I can guess what’s going through her head - “good choice!”. -
Quentin Tarantino inspired by The Jungle Book
6 May 2013 | 10:35 pmQuentin Tarantino's approach to film making was inspired by 'The Jungle Book'.The 'Django Unchained' director - who is famed for his controversially...
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New York Niche Film Festivals: Cambodia
16 May 2013 | 2:05 pmAs part of the month long Season of Cambodia Arts festival in New York, the Film Society of Lincoln Center and noted Cambodia documentary filmmaker Rith Panh presented Old Ghosts, New Dreams: The Emerging Cambodian Cinema. The festival ran from April 19-25. The program included ten documentaries and several short films focusing primarily on the devastating impact of the Khmer Rouge regime and development issues dislocating Cambodian society. Only few of the productions had been shown before In New York like S21: THE KHMER ROUGE DEATH MACHINE (Rithy Panh,… -
Developing Your Film Festival 2013 - Applications open!
9 May 2013 | 10:44 amApplications now open for the 3rd annual Developing Your Film Festival 2013 23 - 28 July 2013, Motovun Film Festival, Croatia Do you run a great film festival which has the potential to become even better? Do you want to discover new ideas for growing your festival’s income, audience and profile? Come spend a week in Croatia with like-minded film festival professionals from across Europe at one of the world’s most picturesque and friendly film festivals! This exciting course will equip you with the skills, confidence, inspiration and contacts to: Strengthen and grow… -
Winners announced at 56TH SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
9 May 2013 | 9:24 amThis evening the 56th San Francisco International Film Festival, presented by the San Francisco Film Society, announced the juried Golden Gate Award winners, New Directors Prize winner and FIPRESCI Prize winner at a ceremony held at Rouge | Nick's Crispy Tacos. This year the Festival awarded over $70,000 in prizes -- one of the largest cash totals distributed by a U.S. film festival -- to emerging and established filmmakers from ten countries around the globe. For more than 50 years, SFIFF's Golden Gate Awards have honored deserving films independent of commercial concerns,… -
Croatian film Halima's Path, a revalation at LA SouthEast Fest
9 May 2013 | 8:55 amCROATIAN FILM "HALIMA'S PATH" A FILM ABOUT TWO MOTHER”S WHO SHARE ONE SON A REVELATION AT LA SOUTHEAST EURO FESTIVAL By Alex Deleon The Southeast European Film Festival of Los Angeles, now in its eight year, was founded by Vera Mijojic a go-getting Serbian lady from Sarajevo, Bosnia, with a strong cinema background in ex-Yugoslavia as an international production assistant and critic. She left Yugoslavia as it was descending into civil war in 1992 and resettled in Los Angeles where she had family connections. Her purpose in creating this niche festival was to… -
60th Sydney Film Festival launched with more films, more venues!
8 May 2013 | 3:06 amThe 60th Sydney Film Festival program was officially launched today by NSW Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing and Minister for the Arts, The Hon. George Souris. “The New South Wales Government, through Screen NSW and Destination NSW, is proud to support Sydney Film Festival, a much-loved part of the city’s arts and events calendar. Sydney Film Festival continues to provide filmmakers a wonderful opportunity to showcase their work, as well as boosting the State’s economy,” Minister Souris said. SFF Festival Director Nashen Moodley said,…
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An Examination of: The Fujinon Cabrio 19-90 T2.9
19 May 2013 | 2:26 pmA great lens, for the Documentary shooter, or someone who just needs one lens to wear a lot of hats. http://timurcivan.blogspot.com/2013/...rio-19-90.html Enjoy! -
GH3 La vie qui existe encore, Europe travel video
19 May 2013 | 1:44 pmMy friend and I spent a month traveling Europe (along Mediterranean and the Adriatic) and we made a video encapsulating our trip. There was so much life that ended up being captured after we picked a shot and filmed, I just loved to film and film And what else can be said about the GH3? I've never had such a better time color grading footage. So glad I brought this camera over the GH2 Camera: GH3, natural, -5 -5 0 -5, 200 iso for everything minus the couple night time scenes (never went above 800 IIRC), used the EM5 for couple of scenes (Thank god for that stabilization!) Lenses: 12mm olympus… -
AC160 Menu setting DOWN CONV and LIVE/RECORDING
19 May 2013 | 1:44 pmI just started using New Livestream to stream live video with my AC-160a and wondered about a few menu settings. In the AV OUT SETUP there are two settings that are not clear what they are: 1) "SDI & HDMI SEL" and the choices are 1080i/720 and Down Conv. 2) The other is "HP MODE" and the choices are Live and Recording. When I use the Livestream for Producers software to go live, I must choose Down Conv for it to connect. It doesn't matter if I have the camera set at 1080P60 or 1080i30, or any other setting, I must use Down Conv. Does this mean it is converting the… -
Tips on copying/organizing AF100 media to HDD?
19 May 2013 | 1:41 pmI have 128gb of SD card space on my AF100 and often times will shoot multiple projects/videos onto the SD cards. When doing this, I will copy the SD card content to my computer, and then continue shooting (without clearing cards - so that I can keep multiple copies of clips for as long as possible, AKA home HDD, backup HDD, and SD card). Problem is, when I come back to copy the clips to my computer after a NEW shoot and still have previously-copied clips on the SD card from an OLD shoot, it's a pain. Because now I can't just copy the whole SD card without duplicating previously copied clips. -
Can fcpx do this?
19 May 2013 | 12:40 pmI have a 5 min clip that I need to cut into 1 min clips. Is there any way to export 5 individual files at one time?
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Harry Potter and the Structure of Details
19 May 2013 | 3:00 amOn this blog I often say that planning is as important as writing. Not more important - but as important.Above is another example of that, this time from JK Rowling. The image (click it to enlarge) speaks for itself really. Planning doesn't need to be neat, it doesn't need to be fixed in stone, it doesn't need to be something you share with others. It's job is to keep you on the right track and to free your mind from plotting when you are doing the detailed writing. -
Yoda Chronicles Trailer
17 May 2013 | 3:09 amJust a quick post. Here is a trailer I edited together for a new Lego game made by my chums down at 4T2. Good fun to edit because as soon as you lay out the music everything seems cool from then on!This is my own upload as the official Lego version can't be embedded.It's free to play the game and its out now:If you fancy it play online here - http://starwars.lego.com/en-us/Games/theyodachronicles/Default.aspxOr download for iOS here - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/lego-star-wars-yoda-chronicles/id639519301?mt=8 -
The quest for knowledge
29 Apr 2013 | 1:59 amI've been working with Linda Aronson recently on a non-linear project and also using her book to help with a separate group-narrative feature script.Her book features many examples and explanations of differing structures - moving beyond the hero's journey / lone protagonist structure.I wonder though if there isn't another style of movie besides these. Or perhaps this idea is better described as being another way of looking at the same movie experience. I'm still trying to articulate it to myself but the best I can come with so far is "The Quest For Knowledge".Examples would be the… -
Selling your script
22 Apr 2013 | 10:16 amNo, this isn't another tired old blog post on how to sell your script to Hollywood and all that guff.This is a bit more practical about how to present your script for sale, to anyone, today, right now. It is a couple of ideas I picked up from our writing-cousins, the copywriters. Distant relations for sure, living over the mountain away from our script farmstead. And we're not quite sure what they get up to over there, but it seems mighty different.Of course, as with all these kinds of things, its not that different at all. We can look at each others work and learn a lot.I was giving a talk… -
Special podcast: Nil by Budget (episode 27a)
6 Apr 2013 | 8:12 amThis edition of the podcast is a slightly different one. Myself and Danny were invited to speak at a great event local to us called Nil By Budget.It was about every aspect of getting a micro budget feature film off the ground and we were covering the writing aspect of that in a 40 minute lecture.Here's what we said!
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Your Weekend Viewing: This Is Water
17 May 2013 | 1:53 pmThis short has been making the rounds this week. It's a great example of how a documentary can re-purpose archival audio and illustrate with slick visuals and graphics. The film is credited to "The Glossary" - a collective out of Los Angeles. They have a fancy website that's well worth checking out. It looks like they've been doing a brick business making book trailers, which is a new and exciting territory for filmmakers. Right now, most of the book trailers I see are terrible. But I fully expect that in a few years, we'll look forward to book trailers like we do the movie ones. Related… -
Ranking the Films of Baz Luhrmann: An Annotated Filmography
16 May 2013 | 6:40 pmWith the release of The Great Gatsby, I thought it would be a good time to take a look back on the career of the glossy Aussie, Baz Luhrmann. This screenwriter/director began his career with the so-called "Red Curtain" trilogy -- a group of films in collaboration with the screenwriter Craig Pearce that reveled in their own theatricality. He followed them with two ambitious Hollywood-style historical spectacles, the aforementioned Gatsby and a paean to his home nation, Australia. Which of his films are worth watching? Which should you watch first? For a range of opinions, I reached out to… -
What did David Fincher say is the main question a director should ask?
16 May 2013 | 12:50 pmDirector David Fincher on the set of The Game What don't you do? With the movie The Game, director David Fincher had a tricky task: how to maintain the audience's trust while also manipulating them. In a commentary track on the Criterion edition, he talks about his approach to this twisty tale of a businessman (Michael Douglas) who finds his life overrun by a mysterious game. Here's the tricky thing. You're making a movie. And the audience knows-- You have control over everything somebody sees and hears for two hours. Every single thing. And the audience knows that you can show them anything. -
Bunker Hill Update: New World Distribution to Release
15 May 2013 | 6:33 pmAn update on the indie apocalypse movie The Battle for Bunker Hill, whose making was profiled in depth here on the site. A company called New World Distribution just announced they will be releasing the movie: New World Distribution releases “The Battle for Bunker Hill” worldwide on Google Play, You Tube Movie Rentals, Viaway, Amazon, Sony Playstation and I-tunes with many more platforms to follow. NWD will also be taking the film to the upcoming Cannes Film Festival. “The Battle for Bunker Hill” begins its story when former Wall Street executive Peter Salem is released from prison. -
Movie Review: Sightseers
9 May 2013 | 4:20 pmI guess you could call Sightseers, the little British film about a couple on a vacation in an RV, a dark comedy. Emphasis on dark, de-emphasis on comedy. I imagine the ideal audience for this film being drunken art house filmgoers at a midnight show with a taste for gore, deadpan observations and sadism. Directed by Ben Wheatley and co-written by stars Steve Oram and Alice Lowe (with additional material by Amy Jump), Sightseers tells the story of Chris (Oram) and Tina (Lowe), a pair of losers who have started dating a few months before and now are going on a week long 'caravan' together to…
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Documentaries screening this weekend at IFFBoston
26 Apr 2013 | 8:09 pmEach year the Independent Film Festival Boston (IFFBoston) brings to New England an exciting program of films, panels, and parties. I usually seek out the documentaries, here are three that stood out as I was deciding what to see this year. Visit the Kino-Eye.com web site for the full article and more. -
Join me for Making Media Now 2013 in Boston, May 3, 2013
24 Apr 2013 | 5:00 amJoin on Friday, May 3rd at Massachusetts College of Art and Design for Making Media Now 2013, the annual must-attend conference for documentary media makers presented by Filmmakers Collaborative. I'm very excited about this year’s theme, Living the Connection Economy (exploring how creative and business connections offer media makers new models for storytelling, production, distribution and... Visit the Kino-Eye.com web site for the full article and more. -
Kevin Sweet Intervals Series in the Brant Gallery through April 21, 2013
17 Apr 2013 | 5:44 pmNow through Sunday, April 21st, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. each night in the Brant Gallery (3rd floor, South Building) at MassArt, filmmaker Kevin Sweet is orchestrating an { installation | performance | workshop } that is part of his Intervals series. Experience some of his completed 16mm multi-projector loops and create your own (or [...] Visit the Kino-Eye.com web site for the full article and more. -
Sound for Documentary, Part 2: What is it and why is it so important?
16 Mar 2013 | 4:30 pmWhat are the basics we need to understand as documentary media makers in order to become better sound recordists, editors, and designers? To put it in one sentence, sound is vibrations in air that touch us. I believe the intimacy of touch has something to do with why there’s such a strong connection between our emotions and sound. Visit the Kino-Eye.com web site for the full article and more. -
UnknownSpring: web documentary review and interview with photojournalist Jake Price
6 Mar 2013 | 8:13 pmThe tsunami of 2011 devastated the Tohoku region of Japan. Jake Price lived with the residents of Yuriage and out of his experience evolved UnseenSpring, a web documentary presenting an audiovisual collage documenting the endurance of the people in Yuriage as they rebuild their way of life, while making a renewed connection to their history and culture. Visit the Kino-Eye.com web site for the full article and more.
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Film Directing Tips, Film Making Articles and Online Resources for the Independent Filmmaker
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How Ray Harryhausen made a difference to filmmaking
19 May 2013 | 5:26 amby Ryan Lambie. When you really think about it, there’s something quite innocent and childlike about the process of filmmaking. Actors put on funny costumes and makeup. Writers dream up make-believe dramas and arguments and fights. Set-builders construct pretend shops and houses for the characters to walk around in. Perhaps this is why so many filmmakers have always been inspired by the movies they saw as youngsters; those images etch themselves on their young minds, and although they’ll come up with startling ideas of their own in their later careers, they’ll always be… -
Film Directing Tips: Publishing Daily Filmmaking Articles for Indie Filmmakers Since 2007
19 May 2013 | 5:03 amI’m Peter D. Marshall and I created this film directing blog in 2007 as an online movie making resource center for Independent Filmmakers like yourself. (As of May 19, 2063 film making posts have been published on this blog!) For over 40 years I’ve worked (and survived) in the Film and TV industry as a Film Director, Television Producer, First Assistant Director and Creative Consultant. (See IMDb Credits.) In 1999, I started my website, ActionCutPrint which has grown into one of the top film directing websites for Independent Filmmakers on the Internet today featuring online movie… -
6 Filmmaking Tips From Shane Black
18 May 2013 | 5:21 amby Scott Beggs. If people really pay attention to directors, a lot of them found out who Shane Black is this weekend. Iron Man 3, his second best film as a director, sees him transitioning to a phase that he’s lived in before as a screenwriter. He found success in his twenties after acting in Predator and selling his script for Lethal Weapon, following-up with even more stories about kidnapping and Christmas. He’s brash, great with a comeback, and known for inserting fourth wall-breaking jabs into his scene descriptions, but he’s also been on both sides of the studio coin. That’s… -
Marketing Ditches Advertising for Film Making
17 May 2013 | 5:15 amby Shireen Qudosi. You’ve probably heard of Netflix, but what about their on-Netflix-only show House of Cards, a re-make of the original British version? Whether or not you have, you need to be paying attention and taking a cue. Long struggling with customer retention and profit earnings in the wake of Red Box and On Demand features, Netflix took a revolutionary new direction in its marketing. Instead of trying to get your attention via conventional marketing routes, they gave you something to give your attention to. They gave viewers a phenomenally casted, super charged show that was… -
South Africa Filmmaking: A Diverse Country Finds its Own Voice
16 May 2013 | 5:09 amby George Szalai. When Cannes closes its 2013 program with the French crime drama Zulu, starring Orlando Bloom and Forest Whitaker, South Africa will add yet another title to a buzzy film résumé that includes the 2014 release Mad Max: Fury Road, the 2012 comic-book adaptation Dredd and Clint Eastwood’s 2009 drama Invictus. The films represent an impressive spate of work spurred by generous production incentives; cutting-edge studio space; skilled, English-speaking crews; and versatile locations. Now, it seems the foreign (that would be Hollywood) production boom that has fed the…
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Directors Notes
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DN285: Regarde-moi – Jaro Minne
16 May 2013 | 8:33 amJaro Minne’s ‘slice of life’ short Regarde-moi sees a girl thrust into adulthood, yet paralysed when faced with the choice of making a change for herself or maintaining the status quo for the benefit of the people she loves. Jaro tells us how improvisation brings him closer to his goal of creating work that is both tactile and natural, and why you should never attempt to hide your bad cooking with good sauce. That’s the most important element in my filmmaking that I try to escape my reality & explore another by making something close to the skin. Regarde-moi… -
DN284: A Picture of the Three of Us – Jared Varava
9 May 2013 | 2:56 pmWhen D.C. band These United States set out on their six week tour that would see them play 33 shows in 33 cities with 33 different lineups, they asked director Jared Varava to come along and document their herculean adventure. Jared returns to DN to discuss battling hard drive failures on the road, the temptation of grilled chicken and why putting the camera aside once in a while to be present in the moment can be a positive when it comes to conveying the emotion and atmosphere of an experience on film. You’re not going to be able to capture an emotion if you don’t know what… -
DN283: Possession – Ralf Schmerberg
2 May 2013 | 11:50 amWe’re big fans of the fashion film here at DN, but have to admit that whilst your eyes feast on beautifully composed visuals, your mind is often left with little of substance to engage it. Not so with prolific Berlin artist Ralf Schmerberg’s modern horror short Possession – made in collaboration with fashion label Moga E Mago – which plays out a tale of infectious obsession and jealousy against the backdrop of Berlin’s hedonistic club scene. Ralf joins us to discuss working for pleasure and opening yourself up to possibilities of varied distribution avenues. -
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DN282: HENRI – Eli Sasich
4 Apr 2013 | 1:58 pmEli Sasich’s ambitious short HENRI, about a derelict spaceship that becomes self-aware, employs an impressive mix of quarter-scale miniatures, in-camera effects, and computer animation. Eli joins us to discuss finding the perseverance to continue when it feels like your shoot is failing and using his split second reaction skills to create a fireball. It honestly felt like we were making something that may never actually coalesce into a finished film. HENRI Materials Concept Art & Poster Showlinks HENRI Distrify
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DIY Filmmaker Sujewa
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Help Mike Park bring New Vision Cinema Series back!
11 May 2013 | 11:29 pmThe New Vision Cinema Series screened art/indie films in NYC from 2005 - 2011. Programmer Mike Park is fundraising on IndieGoGo for the 2013 - 2014 series. Mike plans on producing 24 screenings during a 12 month period, with 50% of the ticket sales from each screening going to the filmmakers. Also, no submission fees for this series. And Mike plans on providing a lot of publicity for his filmmakers. Check out Mike's IndieGoGo campaign (I am on Mike's team for this project), & give generously to this worthwhile indie film community project from an experienced… -
Mike Park on Nick Zedd & NYC No Wave film movement
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A Short Film About Minimalism
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Mad Men - Inside episode 603 - Collaborators
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SMOKE - Trailer
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Bright Lights After Dark
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From Climate Hacker to Hero: An Interview With Tim DeChristopher
17 May 2013 | 7:02 amOriginally published in An environmental idealist stops an illegal oil and gas auction by bidding for parcels he can't possibly afford. Savaged by an exponentially accelerating climate crisis, a once-proud nation rewards him...by throwing him into a hole. Along the vertiginous fall, he tumbles through a dystopia that denies his rights, then creates a case [...] -
Rarities, Ho! TCM Recommendations for May 17-31
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Instagram Photo Series
12 May 2013 | 6:13 pmLater this week, BLFJ will begin using its Instagram account to circulate various stills, photos, and images from classic and contemporary films from around the world. -
A Gatsby Pre-View
6 May 2013 | 2:57 pmMy fiancée and I were sitting on the couch the other night. I was flipping channels on the TV and watching baseball on my laptop, she was poking around on her phone. The trailer for the new Gatsby film came on. Baz Lurhmann, 3D, glitz and glamour, and musical numbers. We stopped what we were [...] -
A Boy and His Atom: The Smallest Movie Ever Made
6 May 2013 | 2:27 pmIBM releases a movie starring actual atoms, on a screen you can't even see with an ordinary microscope.
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Women and Hollywood
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2013 Cannes News - Part 2
17 May 2013 | 2:30 pmMore lady news coming out of Cannes. Uma Thurman will star as controversial anti-gay activist Anita Bryant in Anita. Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman will direct from a screenplay by Chad... -
Jon Stewart Takes on the Merida Makeover: The Princess and the PR
17 May 2013 | 1:02 pmLove this. Jon Stewart kicked the shit out of Disney for their Merida makeover. This ain't going away Disney. You gotta do better. Happy Friday. The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Get... -
Weekly Update May 17: Women Centric, Directed and Written Films Playing Near You
17 May 2013 | 12:00 pmFilms About Women Opening This Weekend Black Rock - Directed by Katie Aselton Black Rock is every woman's worst nightmare. You go out on an adventure with friends and then things go horribly... -
Why Society Needs Feminism
17 May 2013 | 11:36 amI found this through my twitter feed today and think it is appropriate and is a good thought for the weekend. I think this should answer all the naysayers who think young women aren't... -
Odes to Female Friendships Rule The Weekend with Katie Aselton's Black Rock and Frances Ha
17 May 2013 | 11:30 amThis weekend, two very different films that explore the intricacies of female friendships are hitting theaters (and VOD) near you: Katie Aselton's thriller Black Rock and Noah Baumbach's wry Frances...
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See No Evil June
15 May 2013 | 2:53 pmJune 4th is almost upon us which means it’s nearly time for See No Evil’s! This time we are joined by VFX aficionado’s Analog Studio. Free entry, prizes & good times! Posted on Motionographer -
Two hits for Oreo, each with its own twist
15 May 2013 | 7:16 amChances are you’ve seen either one or both of the Oreo “Wonderfilled” spots that have been burning up the interwebs. The :90 anthem was directed by Martin Allais with animation by his own animation shop, Studio Animal. (Not to be confused with the Korean studio by the same name.) It’s a tour de force of 2D character work, packed with cute moments of hesitation and punctuated by charming type. The :30 version by Royale uses a 3D/2D technique similar to their Christmas short, The Bell Ringer. The chronically catchy tune was penned by Martin Agency creative director Dave… -
Promotive.tv
13 May 2013 | 6:31 amPromotive.tv is focused on showcasing outstanding television marketing and promotions work. Looks interesting. Posted on Motionographer -
Art.com “Moving In”
12 May 2013 | 9:04 amLots of nice details in this commercial for art.com. I also loved art.com’s previous spots, directed by Michael Langan, We Are Art and artCircles. Credits CLIENT/PRODUCT: Art.com TITLE OF SPOT: “MOVING IN” AGENCY: Mekanism DIRECTOR: Ian Kovalik CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Ian Kovalik, Brian Perkins PRODUCER: Stef Smith, EP CLIENT STRATEGIST: Melissa Hill, Anna Boyarsky DIRECTOR OF INTEGRATED PRODUCTION: Elizabeth Morse PRODUCTION COMPANY: Avocados & Coconuts DIRECTOR: Brandon Loper PRODUCTION COMPANY PRODUCERS: Dalia Burde EP LINE PRODUCER: Kamilla Nurock PRODUCTION MANAGER:… -
Making Glass Cows
10 May 2013 | 12:36 pmFrom solid block to glass cow with milk inside — a quick look at the process. Posted on Motionographer
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Totally Unauthorized
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Almost Saturday Photo
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Technology Wigs Me Out
15 May 2013 | 5:02 pmOne of the most horrible feelings in the world is the nausea-inducing panic of losing something that’s necessary to function and is a pain in the ass to replace. Note that anything necessary to function is usually a pain in the ass to replace, although the key to the shed in the back where you keep the ladder that you only need once a year is an exception. Since gas prices are rising (again) here in Southern California, I’ve opted to commute on my bicycle whenever possible in order to avoid pump-induced nausea and anger. I really do enjoy riding the bike. Not only is it more… -
Slightly delayed Friday photo
10 May 2013 | 5:23 pmThis is from CicLAvia a couple of weeks back, and I just didn’t get around to posting it. This guy rode the whole course in a cow suit. I almost fell off my bike laughing while I took this photo. Good laughing, though, not bad laughing. Filed under: Los Angeles, Non-Work, Photos -
Oh, ouch.
7 May 2013 | 4:44 pmWhen I’m working and have cash, I buy Groupons for restaurants and services which I normally can’t afford (massages, facials, etc..). Then, when I’m unemployed, I can go and relax (or eat) for the price of a tip. Today’s expedition was for a sports/deep tissue massage at one of my favorite places to get sports massages – a medical place. Don’t get me wrong, the chic spas are super nice and I do enjoy the ambience and cucumber water, but I find the best ‘lean in and make it stop hurting’ therapists at the doctors’ offices and sports… -
Friday Photo
3 May 2013 | 4:47 pmFacade with oak tree One of the movie ranches* in the desert have spent the past few years building some really, really nice facades on their land. Said facades are mostly metal (excellent for not catching on fire) and have outlets so one can power small lamps without having to run cable. They’re also relatively new, which means they’re relatively clean inside, too. Awesome. Shiny! *”Movie ranch” means exactly what one would think. It’s a ranch which is there to serve as a movie location. Filed under: locations, long long drives, Photos, Work
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Filming in Orlando
15 May 2013 | 1:56 pmWell known as the world’s premier tourist destination, Metro Orlando is also a leading destination for film, television and commercial production. State-of-the-art soundstages and unique locations have made the region one of the busiest production centers in the United States. Complementing this high-profile industry is a significant, emerging digital media sector that serves to broaden the base of the community’s creative development offerings. As a business location, the Metro Orlando area is scintillating in its diversity. We’re home to a whole spectrum of industries: hardware,… -
Excerpts from Steadfast
15 May 2013 | 1:30 pmIt was just about two years ago that an EF-5 tornado ripped through the heart of Joplin. I will write more about it soon, but it’s obvious that it was an event of tremendous impact on so many. I was so moved by what I saw that I spent a lot of time and energy over the course of a year to produce a feature-length documentary that tells the whole story. It was really a labor of love, and I’m so happy when people watch it and report that it’s helped them heal in some way. That was my goal after all. While I can’t show you all 90 minutes right now, I do have these four… -
John Sayles and I: An awkward, but Magical Moment
15 May 2013 | 1:30 pmTalk about signs from above… As you may already know, I’m a Ron Howard / Canon Project Imaginat10n photo contest winner, and now I’m participating in the film contest. On my very first blog post about the film (Transporter), I shared an old picture of me as an actor, on set. My mouth was duct taped. A friend of mine commented, “So it wasn’t a speaking part then.” I responded with, “lol. It sure wasn’t! As the muted lead, I had to channel Joe Morton in John Sayles’ The Brother from Another Planet!” Days later, I head downtown to meet with the… -
2.5 Weeks Finish Line... things I've learned
15 May 2013 | 1:14 pmMmmmm… so I haven’t written in awhile and just heard some people were writing my eulogy, so I guess this is a good time as any to post a new entry! So its been two and a half weeks since I have started school in jolly old England and I’m just going to share some of the things I’ve learned thus far. no. 1. (for my film buff/ production pals) The PRODUCER is NOT the PRODUCTION MANAGER. (of all the things to remember). The PRODUCER however IS RESPONSIBLE for the overall production from beginning to the end (marketing/distribution phase) and their work is virtually never… -
Light For Noir
15 May 2013 | 11:49 amhttp://vimeo.com/61871347
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Filmlinker
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Top Filmmaking Pinterest Boards and Pins
18 May 2013 | 10:57 amAt this point in time, everyone’s probably heard of Pinterest — the pinboard/scrapbook photo-sharing website that allows users to create theme-based “boards” by “pinning” image or video collections found on the web. There are a lot of Pinterest profiles and boards dedicated to film/cinema/movies, but I’ll only focus on the ones that are specific to ... -
Interactive Maps of State-By-State Film Production Incentives
5 May 2013 | 12:27 pmThere are a few great resources online with state-by-state breakdowns of film production incentives. Before you start filming, check out your state’s incentives and compare it to another. It may be worth your while to shoot in another state or multiple locations if it fits your budget’s needs and limitations. Check out these interactive maps: ... -
What If Seed&Spark Is Successful?
30 Apr 2013 | 6:42 pmThere’s been a lot already written about Seed&Spark. My first thoughts on S&S are that it’s a very interesting take on the whole crowdfunding landscape with an angle on a ‘fair trade’ filmmaking movement. The “wedding registry” wish-list is also a unique set up that gives an alternative to a cash donation. That makes a ... -
Free Producer’s Master Class with Ted Hope and Christine Vachon
26 Mar 2013 | 8:29 pmChris Jones – who runs workshops at the Guerrilla Film Makers Master Class just made available the 4-hour Producers Master Class seminar, titled, American Independents Day in London with veteran indie producers, Ted Hope [IMDB] and Christine Vachon [IMDB]. They’ve both produced 68 films each – so they obviously have a lot to teach us. ... -
New MPAA Report Shows Hispanics Trending As Higher Percentage Moviegoer
23 Mar 2013 | 1:08 pmThe Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) released its annual Theatrical Market Statistics Report for 2012 this week. The report illustrates that global box office revenue for all films worldwide reached $34.7 billion in 2012 (+6% over 2011). The U.S & Canada rev was up 6% to $10.8 billion with a 6% increase in admissions ...
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The Independent
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10 Filmmakers to Watch in 2013: Errol Webber
12 May 2013 | 5:00 pmErrol Webber caught our attention at Sundance in January 2013 when he attended as one of the cinematographers on American Promise, which won the US documentary special jury award for achievement in filmmaking. read more -
10 Filmmakers to Watch in 2013: Sarah Gertrude Shapiro
9 May 2013 | 5:00 pmA reality TV dating show might be the last place you would think to explore the societal pressures women face, much less mine the depths of genuine emotional pathos. But then, you aren't filmmaker Sarah Gertrude Shapiro, and you haven't seen her narrative short, Sequin Raze. read more -
10 Filmmakers to Watch in 2013: Jason DaSilva
8 May 2013 | 5:00 pm“It was kind of like an art project”, says writer/director Jason DaSilva as he recollects the beginnings of his feature documentary, When I Walk. read more -
10 Filmmakers to Watch in 2013: John Alan Thompson
7 May 2013 | 5:00 pmJohn Alan Thompson is a man who promulgates the world of the bizarre, the supernatural, and the surreal. Moving from place to place when he was a child exposed Thompson to a variety of environments. But, it was in Texas where he directly confronted death: Thompson’s Little League baseball team had just won a game. Spirits soared. Bellies were full with pizza. read more -
10 Filmmakers to Watch in 2013: Andrew James and Team
6 May 2013 | 5:00 pmFilmmaking is a collaborative art form. And although we, at The Independent, recognize that all the filmmakers on our list work collaboratively, we decided to highlight one filmmaking team in this year’s 10 to Watch. (Full disclosure, members of our team have met or worked with several members of this team and as a result have had first-had experience with their savvy and dedication. read more
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Atomic Vision: Photography Cinema Visual Arts
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Restoring Old Photos
12 May 2013 | 11:55 pm"Restoring old photographs" is an art in itself. In my experience, it is a combination of photographic knowledge and painting skills. I am not a professional restorer in the strictest sense of the word, but I do use restoration/retouching techniques in my work as a commercial photographer. I have to warn you that I did not take any seminars to learn what I am about to share here. So my -
A Self-Portrait at 46
29 Apr 2013 | 12:12 amSelf-portrait at 15 Self-portraits have always been the Artist's way at looking at themselves through their own eyes. As I turn 46 today, a self-portrait is appropriate. But instead of taking a photo of myself, I will try to describe myself as I am today... this 29th day of April 2013. I took this self-portrait when I was 15. Most of my blog readers probably know that I started my -
Perception and Imaging
9 Apr 2013 | 12:12 am"How we see" and "what we see" have always been facinating to me. I have always professed that we see with our minds, more than our eyes -- because informational pattern and meaning can only be comprehended by filtering it with our brain. The "eye" is of primary importance because it is where light enters and is focused, but only after we have perceived order in the shapes, colors, shades -
Christo's Big Air Package
18 Mar 2013 | 11:44 pmChristo unveiling Big Air Package Christo, the world famous environmental artist, unveiled his latest large-scale installation work "Big Air Package" last Friday. It is the largest indoor sculpture ever erected. It will be on display at the Gasometer Oberhausen in Germany from March 16 to December 30, 2013. Big Air Package: on top, inside and concept drawing The sculpture is -
Bolex Digital D16
4 Mar 2013 | 10:44 pmIt's just appropriate that my first blog for 2013 will be about the new Bolex D16. Long awaited by die-hard Bolex fans, this camera had a long laborious journey towards its realization. My beloved Bolexs: my motorized H16 SBM and my hand-cranked 1930s H16 I am one of those devotees aching to get my hands on one. I bought my first Bolex 20 years ago to shoot my student films at Art
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Joke and Biagio
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Our New Documentary on MTV – Secrets, Lies, and Sex
19 May 2013 | 11:12 amSome amazingly brave and courageous young, African American men in Northeast Ohio reached out to us about documenting their double lives. As you can see from this sneak peek, we were given unprecedented access to their world and emotional lives. Our cameras were allowed to capture their stories. We’re proud to have this project appear under the MTV True Life Presents banner. Here’s the sneak peek video: True Life – Full Episodes NOTE Amazingly, this video has had over 100,000 views in 36 hours. It seems we’re occasionally choking MTV’s servers. If you can’t… -
Are You Good In A Room?
14 May 2013 | 6:47 amAs owners of our production company, Joke Productions, Inc., we’ve been on both sides of a Hollywood pitch meeting. The selling side, when we’re out convincing networks to buy our shows, and… The receiving side, when taking unscripted TV pitches from agents, producers, talent, and some of you. In more than a few emails and tweets many of you have asked us for pitching advice. We thought about writing a post series detailing the finer points of the Hollywood pitch meeting. However, Stephanie Palmer has already beat us to the punch (more like knocked us out) with her terrific… -
Now Casting A New Bridal Party Show from Joke and Biagio
8 May 2013 | 1:57 pmWe’re casting a new show — let us know if you or anyone you know might be right for it! Here’s the official casting notice: Let Us Capture the Planning of Your Wedding! MTV is searching for Bridal Parties to star in a fun new docu-series that will document all planning and events leading up to the wedding day! Must be under the age of 26 and be part of a wedding taking place between November 2013 and February 2014. Currently planning engagement parties, showers, bachelorette parties, and other bridal events. Email us if you or someone you know would be right for this show! -
Doc Style Shooting with Shallow Depth of Field Now a Snap
7 May 2013 | 9:14 amSeveral months ago we told you about a Kickstarter project we were backing called SnapFocus from Midas Mount. It’s an ingenious piece of indie film making gear made from spare bicycle parts that allows you to control your camera’s focus using bicycle brake handles. It was invented by a filmmaker and former editor of ours, Brandon David Cole. Brandon has started delivering the SnapFocus, and he shot some video of us trying out it around the office. Changing How We Work In the video, we both talk about why the SnapFocus is going to change the way we work in documentary and… -
Zach Braff Can Use Kickstarter All He Wants
1 May 2013 | 2:25 pmThere was a little “controversy” over at Huffington Post about whether or not a star like Zach Braff should be able to use Kickstarter to raise money for his films (he just raised $2,300,000.) Especially since he has so many “Hollywood” connections. Should he really have access to the same platform many starving indies count on to get by? Yes, he should. First of all, Zach Braff is not Brad Pitt. It’s silly to assume “Hollywood” will just write him a check to do whatever he wants. Think about it: you’re a studio and want a guaranteed return on…
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Filmlinker
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Top Filmmaking Pinterest Boards and Pins
18 May 2013 | 10:57 amAt this point in time, everyone’s probably heard of Pinterest — the pinboard/scrapbook photo-sharing website that allows users to create theme-based “boards” by “pinning” image or video collections found on the web. There are a lot of Pinterest profiles and boards dedicated to film/cinema/movies, but I’ll only focus on the ones that are specific to ... -
Interactive Maps of State-By-State Film Production Incentives
5 May 2013 | 12:27 pmThere are a few great resources online with state-by-state breakdowns of film production incentives. Before you start filming, check out your state’s incentives and compare it to another. It may be worth your while to shoot in another state or multiple locations if it fits your budget’s needs and limitations. Check out these interactive maps: ... -
What If Seed&Spark Is Successful?
30 Apr 2013 | 6:42 pmThere’s been a lot already written about Seed&Spark. My first thoughts on S&S are that it’s a very interesting take on the whole crowdfunding landscape with an angle on a ‘fair trade’ filmmaking movement. The “wedding registry” wish-list is also a unique set up that gives an alternative to a cash donation. That makes a ... -
Free Producer’s Master Class with Ted Hope and Christine Vachon
26 Mar 2013 | 8:29 pmChris Jones – who runs workshops at the Guerrilla Film Makers Master Class just made available the 4-hour Producers Master Class seminar, titled, American Independents Day in London with veteran indie producers, Ted Hope [IMDB] and Christine Vachon [IMDB]. They’ve both produced 68 films each – so they obviously have a lot to teach us. ... -
New MPAA Report Shows Hispanics Trending As Higher Percentage Moviegoer
23 Mar 2013 | 1:08 pmThe Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) released its annual Theatrical Market Statistics Report for 2012 this week. The report illustrates that global box office revenue for all films worldwide reached $34.7 billion in 2012 (+6% over 2011). The U.S & Canada rev was up 6% to $10.8 billion with a 6% increase in admissions ...
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Indiewire
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Specialty Box Office: 'Frances' Ha-s Stellar First Weekend; 'Pines' Becomes 2013's First $20 Million Indie
19 May 2013 | 9:51 am"Frances Ha" was off to a stellar start this weekend for IFC Films. The Noah Baumbach directed film -- which stars and was co-written by Greta Gerwig -- took in $134,000 from just 4 theaters for a $33,500 average. As far as per-theater-averages go, that's the best for a limited release since "The Place Beyond The Pines," and the third best of 2013 so far. "We are thrilled with the opening numbers for Noah Baumbach's 'Frances Ha,'" IFC's Mark Boxer told Indiewire. "The film, with a screenplay by Baumbach and star Greta Gerwig, played to sold out shows all weekend long in New York City… -
The Dardenne Bros., Marion Cotillard and Sundance Selects Team For 'Two Days, One Night'
19 May 2013 | 8:48 amSundance Selects is acquiring US rights to Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne’s next film, "Two Days, One Night." Written and to be directed by the Dardennes, it will star Marion Cotillard, Fabrizio Rongione, and Olivier Gourmet. Now in preproduction. "Two Days, One Night" follows 30-year-old Sandra (Cotillard) who, with the help of her husband, she searches the town for colleagues prepared to sacrifice their bonuses so she can keep her job.The Dardennes are producing for Les Films Du Fleuve and Denis Freyd forArchipel 35. IFC Films, Sundance Selects' sister division, released the Dardenne's last… -
Phase 4 Buys Anna Paquin's "Free Ride"
19 May 2013 | 8:32 amPhase 4 has acquired North American rights to "Free Ride" starring Anna Paquin and directed by Shana Betz. It's the first film produced by CASM, Paquin's production company with Stephen Moyer. Written by Betz and based on her own life story, Paquin stars as a single mother who moves to Florida and gets pulled into the high-stakes drug trade.The drama also stars Cam Gigandet and Drea De Matteo. Producers are Susan Dynner, Cerise Hallam Larkin, Chris Swinney and Paquin; executive producers are Mark Larkin and Moyer. The deal was negotiated by Phase 4's Larry Greenberg and Katharyn… -
The 9 Best Things Said by the Coen Bros., Carey Mulligan and Justin Timberlake at the 'Inside Llewyn Davis' Cannes Press Conference
19 May 2013 | 5:56 amGreeted with a lot of big laughs and extended applause at its first Cannes press screening last night, Joel and Ethan Coen's latest love letter to music "Inside Llewyn Davis" did not disappoint. (Our own Eric Kohn went so far as to say "it isn't the minor Coen Bros. movie it looks like.") "Inside Llewyn Davis" substitutes the bluegrass music found in "O. Brother Where Art Thou" for folk music to tell a similar "Odyssey"-like tale of a musician struggling to get by through life as an artist. Taking place over the course of several days, Oscar Isaac (in a breakthrough performance sure to garner… -
Cannes is About Money, Money, and Movies: Alec Baldwin and James Toback's 'Seduced and Abandoned'
19 May 2013 | 5:55 amAt last year's Cannes Film Festival, Alec Baldwin and writer-director James Toback set out to make a movie about the difficulty of making movies. And now that documentary, "Seduced and Abandoned," has premiered at Cannes. The meta quality extends to the exploits captured in the freewheeling production, which finds Baldwin and Toback wandering around the Cannes marketplace vainly attempting to raise money for a dramatic project they've coyly dubbed "Last Tango in Tikrit." Worse pitches have been sold at Cannes' global marketplace, which is part of the point: With Baldwin making his way back to…
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GOING BIONIC: DISTRIBUTING INDEPENDENT FILMS INTERNATIONALLY – CANNES SPECIAL REPORT #2 – “WHAM, BAM, THANK YOU SCAM,” HOW FAKE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS PREY ON COLLEGE STUDENTS AT CANNES!
19 May 2013 | 10:17 amHey filmmakers. Welcome to the second Cannes 2013 Special Report! Today’s article, “Wham, Bam, Thank You Scam” exposes one of the most egregious tactics practiced here at Cannes; preying on college students by charging them a silly amount of money to be an intern...Read More at FilmThreat.com -
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THE BOOTLEG FILES: SUSPENSE – A CASK OF AMONTILLADO
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THE CAPITOL OF THE MULTIVERSE
16 May 2013 | 3:55 pmThe video made me aware of how ubiquitous this particular trope of architectural language is…Read More at FilmThreat.com
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Film Acquisitions
17 May 2013 | 11:44 amIn the old days, the model of film acquisitions meant that you would give up your film to a distributor for years at a time, in exchange a cash advance and a back-end percentage. You would then move on to your next project and the distributor would send you a quarterly statement. This film acquisitions [...] -
Rae Dawn Chong and The Celebrant
9 May 2013 | 12:40 pmRae Dawn Chong is an actor, writer and producer. As the eldest daughter of comedian Tommy Chong, she started acting at age 12 appearing in Disney’s “Whiz Kids of Riverton.” Years later she is still making movies appearing in the Duplass brothers film “Jeff who lives at home” which also starred Susan Sarandon and Jason [...] -
Release Window
8 May 2013 | 8:03 amWhen filmmakers talk about a movie release window, they are describing the time between a theatrical run, a TV broadcast and a DVD release. And as a filmmaker, planning a “Release Window” strategy is essential. But what worked in the old days for studio releases is not applicable to small indie films. Why? Because video [...] -
The Social Window
1 May 2013 | 11:09 amDo you remember the old days when you would see a movie in the theater and then wait months for the movie to come out on video? This is an example of a release window. Windows worked for major motion pictures because they put millions behind marketing. And in some cases, having a theatrical release [...] -
Sell Directly To Your Audience
25 Apr 2013 | 9:04 amThere are a lot of filmmakers that tell you it is NOT okay to sell directly to your movie fans. The reason for this is based in our industry-wide belief that we must follow traditional release windows, or miss opportunity. “I’m going to do festivals. Then I’ll hopefully negotiate theatrical. Then I’d like to focus [...]
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Visual Effects Legend Douglas Trumbell on working with Kubrick on 2001
19 May 2013 | 2:00 pmVisual Effects guru and a man who has designed the template for Vfx in films, Doug Trumbull is a true genius. Known for his ground breaking work on Kubrick’s epic future forward film “2001,” Doug Trumbull is a fascinating man to listen to and certainly holds court when he speaks about his craft. The SOC presented a Technical achievement award in 2009 for Trumbull’s development of the Slit Scan process of motion picture cinematography. -
It could have been titled: “Dr. Strangelove’s Secret Uses of Uranus”
19 May 2013 | 10:00 amThis copy of from Stanley Kubrick’s notebook shows some alternative titles for the Cold War black comedy. via Lists of Note -
Shane Hurlbut on How To Light Day Exteriors
19 May 2013 | 6:00 amShane Hurlbutt offers some insight into how professional shows deal with lighting their day exteriors. I have received many requests for information about how I light day exteriors. I thought I would break it down for you. Lighting day exteriors is as much about choosing the right time as it is about your manipulation of the daylight. Sometimes you can choose the time that you shoot. Many times, you are locked into a schedule that doesn’t necessarily work for your lighting approach. If it is not the right time, you have to go with it and do your best. On Need for Speed, we have a… -
Comedy Writing Masterclass: Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong
19 May 2013 | 2:00 amThe minds behind Peep Show and Fresh Meat pick apart their creative process and give their top tips on writing successful comedy. -
Salvador Dalí’s Dream Sequence from Alfred Hitchcock’s “Spellbound”
18 May 2013 | 10:00 pmIn the 40s psychoanalysis was all the thing. Hollywood mogul David O Selzneck pressured Alfred Hitchcock to use psychoanalysis as a driving plot point for a film. The result was Spellbound and who else could they turn to for crafting a bizarre dream sequence than the master of surrealism himself: Salvador Dalí. via OpenCulture
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Polaroid XS80 Mountable HD Action Camera
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Technicolor Announces Color Assist 1.5 for Adobe After Effects
12 May 2013 | 6:11 pmTechnicolor announced the latest version of Color Assist, a video color correction and grading software package. Key improvements of version 1.5 include compatibility with Adobe After Effects and support AVCHD video and still images. -
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One Camera, Two Lenses - ATC Chameleon Action Camera
8 May 2013 | 5:19 pmIf you thought a camera with two lenses is only for 3D, then you'd be as surprised as we were when we heard of the ATC Chameleon action camera.
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Wrath of Star Trek Into Darkness
16 May 2013 | 7:28 pmWARNING! HUGE SPOILERS DISCUSSED IN THIS REVIEW STOP READING IF YOU HAVEN’T SEEN STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS!I recently had a debate with my friend John about J.J Abrams’ Star Trek and how it compares to the original series. The basic setup was simple: I never saw the original series and therefore, my first exposure to the characters (other than pop culture references) came when the reboot was released in 2009. John grew up watching The Original Series and was extremely disappointed when they rebooted the universe he adored.What followed was a 3 part series where we went back… -
Short films, animation, trailers and more from around the web
14 May 2013 | 5:25 amHave you watched a short film today?MAC ‘N’ CHEESEDirected by Tom Hankins, Gijs Van Kooten, Guido Puijk & Roy NeiterauWhen you find yourself running scared and running out of energy, there’s only a few options left to outrun your opponent through the southern desert. Stopping at nothing, watch these two guys wear each other out and rip through boundaries hitherto unbroken. Enjoy the ride! (Vimeo)Click here for more.THE GIFTDirected by Carl E. RinschThe Gift is a Sci-Fi short with a savage Chase sequence on it. (Vimeo)MOBIUSDirected by Vincent LaforetA short film about a… -
Game of Thrones Moment: The Bear and the Maiden Fair
13 May 2013 | 11:15 amSEASON 3 EPISODE 7 THE BEAR AND THE MAIDEN FAIRThis week’s Game of Thrones was basically an update on all the relationships in Westeros. Everyone just sat around discussing relationships. Jon and Ygritte, Tyrion and Sansa and Robb & Talisa all got updates.Outside of romantic positioning and strategy, we also got more vicious Theon torture. I understand that they are holding back information from Theon while they literally break his balls but can’t the audience learn something new? Week after week we’ve watched Theon suffer with little to no advancement of his… -
ROUND THREE: One Trek, One No Trek
12 May 2013 | 3:06 amTHE DEBATE CONCLUDESONE TREK… ONE NO TREK INTROONE TREK… ONE NO TREK ROUND ONEONE TREK… ONE NO TREK ROUND TWOONE TREK… ONE NO TREK ROUND THREEThe Setup:JAY: A fan of J.J Abrams’ Star Trek Universe with little knowledge of the original series.JOHN: Not a fan of J.J Abrams’ Star Trek Universe but a huge fan of the original series.ROUND THREE(JAY) The sequel is not far away and you say it’ll get your money but as a sci fi fan and not a Star Trek fan. It makes me wonder what it would take for Star Trek Into Darkness to convince you that it is a tale worthy of… -
5 reasons why Gravity is a must see in 2013
10 May 2013 | 5:45 am[UPDATE] Multiply these reasons by 50 now the the trailer has been released! Forgive the pun but Gravity just skyrocketed even higher on my 2013 must see list.Originally posted on January 30, 2013Gravity is the next film from director Alfonso Cuarón. (Children of Men) It’s a thriller about two astronauts who get stranded in space after their shuttle is destroyed. Two people floating around with little hope of setting foot on Earth again. Where will the story go? How will they survive? Why has this film’s development taken so long? These are just a few questions that…
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WAR/PHOTOGRAPHY: At the Annenberg Space
6 May 2013 | 1:00 amEver since acquiring the first proof print more than ten years ago of Joe Rosenthal’s iconic photograph of the raising of Old Glory on Iwo Jima’s Mt. Suribachi, Houston Museum of Fine Arts photography curator Anne Wilkes Tucker has been on a mission. It has taken her and colleagues on a worldwide search into collections [...] -
FIVE BROKEN CAMERAS: Two Directors Under Fire
22 Apr 2013 | 1:00 amIn 2005, a Palestinian farmer named Emad Burnat acquired a cheap consumer video camera. His intention was to record the day-to-day life of his recently born fourth son, Jibril. The rapid growth of his three other sons had given him a keen sense of how quickly childhood is lost in the hardscrabble, rocky hills of [...] -
82nd & Fifth: The Met Online
8 Apr 2013 | 1:00 amThis sculpture from the third millennium B.C. rests on a sunlit ledge in my office. Actually, that’s not entirely accurate. It is in my office, but it was carved in the 21st century after Christ, not before —a reproduction of a similar piece that rests in a vitrine in the Classical Greek galleries of the Metropolitan [...] -
Killing Them (Not So) Softly
25 Mar 2013 | 1:00 amThis image appeared above the page one fold in the NY Times Arts and Leisure section on Sunday March 3, 2013. It is both an amusing and a disturbing mash up graphic: that often debated link between screen violence and real life violence that continues to haunt us. This simple image prompted me to look [...] -
Ai Weiwei: “According to What?” — “Never Sorry”
11 Mar 2013 | 1:00 amThe Chinese polymath artist Ai Weiwei was only one year old when his father Ai Quing, a revered poet who had run afoul of government censorship, and his mother, Gao Ying, were forced to leave their home in Beijing. For the next sixteen years, the family lived in the northwestern city of Shihezi in Xinjiang, [...]
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Box Office Guru Wrapup: Star Trek Softer Than Expected at #1
19 May 2013 | 3:40 pmVulcans and their comrades came out to power the sci-fi sequel Star Trek Into Darkness into the number one spot at the North American box office, however grosses were substantially below industry expectations across the board. The Paramount franchise flick had an extended release and grossed $70.6M over the Friday-to-Sunday period with a total of $84.1M since its start on Wednesday night in IMAX locations making for a debut that was smaller than its 2009 predecessor's. -
DOCTOR WHO Season 8 Confirmed!
19 May 2013 | 3:00 pmI don't imagine Doctor Who going away anytime soon, the show is just too awesome to go off the air. BBC has announced that it will get an eighth modern season, that it will air in 2014, and that Steven Moffat will be returning as the lead writer and executive producer. As far as returning cast members go though, that probably won't be revealed until after the show's 50th anniversary special, set to air November 23rd. The network said the Moffat “is already plotting a brand new run of adventures for the Doctor.” As you know there's been a lot of talk about Peter Jackson… -
KINGDOM COME - Trailer for Fan-Made Adaptation
19 May 2013 | 2:14 pmHere's a trailer for a fan-made adaptation of Alex Ross and Mark Waid's graphic novel Kingdom Come. It's a pretty ambitious undertaking, but I think they did a pretty good job, especially if you take into consideration that it's very low budget. They did their best with what they had to work with. Kingdom Come is an epic story that pits the old guard - Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and their allies - against a new, uncompromising generation of heroes. If you haven't read the graphic novel yet, you should. The trailer was developed by AListProductions. Here's a… -
Cannes: Theft Leads China Film Group VP To Bow Out Of Keanu Reeves Press Conference
19 May 2013 | 2:00 pmThe latest tale of thievery to surface here in Cannes after last week’s $1M jewelry heist, involves China Film Group vice-president Zhang Qiang whose luggage was reportedly stolen from his hotel room. The incident has had the knock on effect of canceling his participation in a press conference scheduled for tomorrow for Keanu Reeves’ directorial effort Man Of Tai Chi. I’m told the Man Of Tai Chi press conference will still be held with Reeves and producer Lemore Syvan in attendance, but that Zhang will not be there. The flick is a co-production between China Film Group, Wanda Media,… -
Gerard Depardieu Compares Vladimir Putin to Pope John Paul II
19 May 2013 | 1:50 pmThe actor is currently in Moscow prepping a flick set in the capital. read more
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My new bike movie: Doored – Fracture Skull, Broken Hearts
1 May 2013 | 12:26 amI made another movie that was shown at the Filmed By Bike festival! It’s sort of based on this craiglist Missed Connections where a guy fell in love with the woman who doored him. -
A little demo of my first app, Phrenic
23 Apr 2013 | 10:35 pmI’ve been working on writing stories and scripts for Phrenic lately, but I realized some people have a hard time understanding what it is. It doesn’t help to say things like “It’s a transmedia app series where– wait, where are you going? Don’t walk away!” So here’s a quick demo of Phrenic, which you can download on the App Store. -
Getting closer to launching Phrenic
4 Mar 2013 | 8:45 amI’m getting closer to launching my transmedia project, Phrenic. The app is being reviewed by the App Store and I’ve got an idea in the works so people who aren’t on Apple devices can watch as well. My hope is to have a story I can continually add to in different ways over the course of the next year or longer. An interactive story here, a five episode video series there. I’m looking at some options for additional video games (there are three mini-games in the app). It’s an exciting project that allows me to be creative in many different ways. And if you… -
Another terrible storyboard
18 Jan 2013 | 8:51 pmI am filming another short for Filmed By Bike. It’s about someone who gets doored. It’s hard to storyboard in general, but I’m really terrible when I need to draw bikes and cars (and people). I can draw trees okay though. This will be a movie you can see sometime in April. -
I started another blog… This Is Transmedia
4 Jan 2013 | 9:47 pmI decided to start a new blog dedicated to transmedia. While working on Phrenic, I realized that there aren’t a lot of sites covering transmedia projects. My goal is to write about transmedia the way tech blogs cover startups or the way movie blogs cover new releases. I’ve got a few interviews lined up with transmedia producers as well as some other ideas in the mix. It was a lot of work in December, but I’m excited because I think transmedia is going to get big this year. The first post is off to a good start and hopefully sets the tone. If you’re not really sure what…
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HOLLYWOOD ORACLE : Taking The Risk Out Of The Business
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Are Celebs REALLY Like Us? Imagining a Kardashian Mother’s Day
13 May 2013 | 12:43 pmAccording to all the “Celebs, They’re Just Like Us” articles from US Weekly, they do their own grocery shopping, take their furry friend to the dog park, buy the latest clothes on Rodeo Drive and take their adorable children to the movies. But are Kris Jenner and the Kardashian clan REALLY like us? What is [...] Related posts: Amazing Photos of the Hollywood Sign – Actually, Behind the Hollywood Sign Filming 101- Save Money by Going Pro – A Hollywood Hero Emerges The Deadliest Catch Is Back in 2013 And GoPro Helped Catch It All -
Decorate Your Home Like a Celebrity: Home Decor Tips from the Stars
29 Apr 2013 | 1:28 pmYou don’t have to be a millionaire to duplicate the home decorating ideas of celebrities. Whether you’re house shopping in Los Angeles or just looking to add some Hollywood flair to your humble abode, here are some design ideas to steal from celebrity homes: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Kitchen This celebrity couple’s Los Angeles [...] Related posts: Filming 101- Save Money by Going Pro – A Hollywood Hero Emerges The Deadliest Catch Is Back in 2013 And GoPro Helped Catch It All Welcome to The Hollywood Un-Employment Line… -
Great Hollywood Jobs (Which Aren’t Acting)
25 Apr 2013 | 9:50 amHow to get into them, and how much they pay When the majority of people think of working in the film industry, the first thing they picture is actors going through auditions or working on set. However, the people (and work) that the public at large gets to see is only a comparatively tiny part [...] Related posts: DIY Filmmaker – More Tips from the Hollywood Trenches Actors Are Interesting Cats – Part 2 The Scary Art of Networking Hollywood Jobs in 31 Days -
The Deadliest Catch Is Back in 2013 And GoPro Helped Catch It All
16 Apr 2013 | 11:52 amA Deadliest Catch Hero Emerges ‘GoPro’ : What started out like a trickle of cheap digital camera formats this year has turned into a full on court press with the newest darling of in-your-face “action technology” gear. So, don’t be the first person to see their entertainment career destroyed by missing the boat on the [...] Related posts: Actors Are Interesting Cats – Part 2 The Scary Art of Networking Hollywood Jobs in 31 Days Hollywood Studio Lots – Are The Best Places To Work in Hollywood -
Jobs Celebrities Worked Before They Were Famous
13 Apr 2013 | 9:31 amMost celebrities don’t get it right on the first try. Luckily, life is filled with second chances and the road to success is paved with risk. The ability to take chances, make mistakes and confront failure head on is what separates super stars from average “Joes.” but that doesn’t mean you should quit your day [...] Related posts: How to Move to Hollywood – Find a Film Job Work in Showbiz ‘Hollywood Survival Guide’ – Doogie Style – How to Move to LA DIY Filmmaker – More Tips from the Hollywood Trenches
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Justin Bieber attacked on stage in Dubai, Piano knocked over
5 May 2013 | 1:50 pmJustin Bieber grabbed onstage Singer Justin Bieber was performing at a concert in Dubai when a person attacked him from behind as he played the piano. According to a report in the National, Bieber was playing the piano to his fans when a “youth in a white shirt and jeans” got on to the stage and grabed Bieber from behind. Security then rushed to him as the attacker was grabbing hold of him. The piano which Bieber was playing on was also reportedly “knocked off its hinges”. Despite the security breach according to the National, Bieber and the band were able to resume… -
Piers Morgan launches attack on Wayne LaPierre
4 May 2013 | 8:33 amPiers Morgan and NRA CEO clash Piers Morgan released last night a video showing NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre’s speech at the NRA-ILA Leadership forum, criticizing him among other public figures of their stance on gun ownership. Wayne LaPierre addresses supporters “We know how they play the game. President Obama or Michael Bloomberg or some other official trots out on national television to scold and shame us, suggesting there is something wrong with law abiding people who want to own firearms, and then what happens? All the Piers Morgans, Lawrence O’Donnells, Rachel Maddows..they… -
Tom Hanks, ‘Kinky Boots’ up for Tony Awards
1 May 2013 | 5:53 amTom Hanks, ‘Kinky’ musical up for Tonys (via AFP) Tom Hanks was the big name on the nominations list Tuesday for this year’s Tony Awards, but the musicals “Kinky Boots” and “Matilda” were vying for the heaviest haul of gongs. Hanks, better known for his work in Hollywood, shone in “Lucky Guy,” a Nora Ephron play about the ups and downs of controversial… The post Tom Hanks, ‘Kinky Boots’ up for Tony Awards appeared first on . -
Prolific producer Gary Goldstein to share screenwriting secrets
28 Apr 2013 | 1:42 pmGary Goldstein turns to Kickstarter for new book Hollywood Producer Gary Goldstein behind such hits as ‘Pretty Woman’ and action classic ‘Under Siege’ is turning to Kickstarter to share his knowledge with all those who want to become successful screenwriters. Having produced some of Hollywood’s biggest movies, Goldstein’s valuable experience in working on big productions and getting scripts made is a dream many screenwriters wish to fulfil. Getting a script made however is an uphill struggle for first time screenwriters, especially with no insider… -
Going viral : Obama playing Daniel Day-Lewis playing Obama
28 Apr 2013 | 7:05 amObama plays Obama Yes that’s right, President Obama got together with Steven Spielberg to define a new era of ‘Presidential method acting’. Released at the White House Correspondent’s dinner last night, the funny ‘Daniel Day-Lewis skit’ has gone viral online, and has become the highlight of this year’s dinner. Opening the skit, Steven Spielberg introduces a new movie that’s been on his mind since he went to bed the previous night : A movie about “Obama”. This new epic stars Daniel Day-Lewis as ‘Obama’, and unfolds before…
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Aerial Videography for Beginners, Part 2
7 May 2013 | 5:25 pmSims, Micros and the DJI-Phantom With GoPro Camera Mount The Challenge. Learning to fly is, in all respects, the most important initial task for the aspiring aerial videographer. Some novices develop flying skills rather quickly, while others struggle. Basically, multi copters are controlled by a wireless transmitter equipped with two toggle/joysticks to move it forward and back (elevator), left and right (aileron), up and down (throttle), and give it speed. A “rudder” control rotates the device. Things remain fairly simple until the multi copter rotates left or right from its original… -
Block Pop Plugin Released for Final Cut Pro X
18 Dec 2012 | 7:45 amNoise Industries, developer of visual effects tools for the post-production and broadcast markets, has introduced Block Pop, a new plug in for Final Cut Pro X. Block Pop is a set of twenty-three fully customizable transitions that break video into blocks that transform into the next scene. Give projects a more modern and exciting look with 3D block transitions. Editors can plug and play from a variety of styles, or customize transitions for a completely unique look. Both custom and preset transitions are provided. The library of presets come with direction, motion and timing already animated. -
Picture in Picture Effect for Final Cut Pro X
17 Dec 2012 | 6:43 pmNoise Industries has released Tokyo PiPinator, an advanced but simple-to-use Picture-in-Picture effect that brings the power of menu-driven animation and a wealth of useful features to creating elegant and original composites – without the need for keyframing. PiPinator is designed exclusively for Final Cut Pro X and is available at the Noise Industries’ web site for $49.00. Tokyo PiPinator provides maximum control over every aspect of the effect. Changes can be quickly made and fine tuned, including motion path, scaling, rotation, cropping, image offset, border, drop shadow,… -
Final Cut Pro X Updated to 10.0.7
17 Dec 2012 | 6:21 pmApple has released an update to its flagship video editing program, FCP X, bringing the release up to 10.0.7. Minor updates to Compressor and Motion are also available. The free updates can be downloaded using Software Update or at the online App Store, and primarily improve overall stability, performance, and compatibility. Final Cut Pro X version 10.0.7 The Updates include: The Letterbox effect “Offset” slider is restored. Fixes an issue that could occur when creating a single layer DVD. Fixes an issue in which some third-party effects could cause Final Cut Pro to stop… -
Photoshop CS5 Extended
23 Jun 2012 | 3:35 pmThe release of Adobe’s Production Premium CS5 bundle brings a refined interface, dozens of under-the-hood improvements and several “wow” features to the integrated application suite. This series of reviews will evaluate what is new, improved, and useful in CS5 Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, and onLocation CS5 Mac with video professionals in mind. Also in the queue is a look at the Adobe Mercury Playback Engine and how its uses NVIDIA GPU cards to provide a GPU-accelerated real time editing and effects in multi format projects. Our first look is at Photoshop CS5 Extended. Preamble.
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What Gets Measured, Gets Managed – and Managing Stuff is BORING!
18 May 2013 | 9:31 pmI have a 400+ shot list for this two week Toxic State shoot. Every little detail is worked out. Which cameras for each shot; which angles, what counter-points; how many seconds for each shot, and, therefore how much storage (computer disk space) is required. Scripts for every stand-up and voice-over; Questions for every interview. Even the shot list created in order of geographic location and the order of my itinerary. So today I scheduled myself a day off. A day to do as I please. I chose to take my camera gear and go and hang out in two of my favorite places; Canyonlands… -
The Final Countdown
5 May 2013 | 6:48 pmJust a few days before I hit the road, once again, for a 6000 trip visiting Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and Nevada. This will be the second shoot in the south-west region and hopefully the final one for this project. Additional trips are being considered – Hanford, in Washington State; Idaho, Wyoming and Montana, where there are nuclear facilities and victims of radioactive fallout; Kansas, where there were fallout hotspots actually more dangerous than those in Nye County, Nevada, right next to the test site; and possibly upstate New York where Geiger counters went off the scale a few… -
Obsessed with the Shot
5 Apr 2013 | 8:07 amI have a two and a half week shoot coming up and I am deep in to the detail with shot lists and scripts. I have around 383 shots listed and detailed so far. Clearly, if these were all shots of one type, one camera, one angle, the final product would lack a certain dynamism. The viewer would get bored without really knowing why. And with the proliferation of documentary productions available today (and rapidly growing in number), production value, and even entertainment value (which rubs some documentarians the wrong way) is crucial for a successful project. Martin Parr, a very well… -
Production Quality – The Devil is in the Details
31 Mar 2013 | 7:27 pmMy Dad was somewhat of a perfectionist and he “encouraged” me to be the same. I realized, however, that not everyone shares the same definition of perfection and so, thankfully, I loosened up (a little) as I grew up. But I am still very detail oriented, for those things that I have a passion for. The Toxic State production is the latest focus of this. When I was growing up, my Mother worked for the BBC in London. I would go over to the Wood Lane Television Center everyday after school to meet her. With that came access to all sorts of television production people and… -
Toxic State – In Production
24 Jan 2013 | 7:47 pmMaybe it’s because I was born at the tail-end of the Cold War; the Cuban Missile Crisis was still fairly recent news, and the USA vs USSR nuclear arms race was a regular topic of conversation. I recall watching the equivalent of Civil Defense programs on our black and white TV in London. My Dad had spare doors and bags of sand in the cellar of our London house, in case the sirens sounded. Fast forward to the 1990′s and I discovered the deserts of Utah and Arizona. I had always been a mountain sort of person – cold, wet, snow, ice, that was my thing. And then I…
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Hombre Y Tierra and The Woodsman Receive The Golden Swan Award at 2013 FreeStyle Life Film Exhibition
14 May 2013 | 10:35 amThe FreeStyle Life Film Exhibition is pleased to announce the winner of the 2013 Golden Swan Award. This year’s recipient of the Golden Swan Award For Outstanding Filmmaking is Christian Cisneros for his multiple language feature films, The Woodsman and … Continue reading → -
Chasing Home Wins Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature Film at The FreeStyle Life Film Exhibition 2013
10 May 2013 | 9:24 amThe FreeStyle Life is pleased to announce the final recipient of the Audience Award for the 2013 Film Exhibition. The Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature goes to Chasing Home, directed by Keith Boynton. Boynton also wrote the script with … Continue reading → -
My Way Claims The Audience Award for Best Documentary The FreeStyle Life Film Exhibition 2013
9 May 2013 | 9:31 amAfter a month of voting, one film has captured the hearts of The FreeStyle Life Film Exhibition‘s international audience members to take the 2013 Best Documentary Audience Award. The Audience Award for Best Documentary goes to My Way, directed by Vinny … Continue reading → -
Boxed In Wins 2013 Audience Award for Best Short Film at The FreeStyle Life Film Exhibition
8 May 2013 | 9:29 amThe wait is over, and The FreeStyle Life’s international audience has selected Boxed In as the recipient of the 2013 Audience Award for Best Short Film. The FreeStyle Life Film Exhibition proudly presents the Audience Award to Boxed In, written and directed by … Continue reading → -
The Gift Box Wins Audience Award for Best Student Film 2013
7 May 2013 | 8:57 amThe votes are in, and the audience has spoken. Now, The FreeStyle Life Film Exhibition is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2013 Audience Award for Best Student Film. The winning film is The Gift Box from first-time director Tyler Barnes, starring … Continue reading →
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Film Shortage
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Aquaphobia
19 May 2013 | 8:52 amAquaphobia is a poetic short that deals with l’appel du vide and ego-death as represented by the lure of the deep. wedrinkitblack.com/aquaphobia The post Aquaphobia appeared first on Film Shortage. -
Hinode
18 May 2013 | 9:43 amHinode is a CG movie that depicts saltation and growth of life in the sea using jewelry as the motif for illustrating the theme “Jewels of Sea.” It creates mystifying and attractive scenery by the ores resembling creatures of sea and its transforming refraction and reflection of light that are affected by the organic moves. niiyama.com The post Hinode appeared first on Film Shortage. -
Thiing
17 May 2013 | 1:18 pmThiing is a 2 minute long visual abstract voyage in an underwater environment and its creatures, directed by Waldi. waldemarborth.de The post Thiing appeared first on Film Shortage. -
The Guest / L’invité
15 May 2013 | 8:21 pmA Québec short film now available on Vimeo on Demand It’s the dead of winter as we peer out of the windows of a cabin in the woods on the edge of a lake, snow falling gently on evergreen branches and frozen waters. An ageing ice fisherman sets out for his usual routine – only this time his catch of the day turns out to be something rather unexpected: a house guest. This somber meditation on loneliness and isolation is beautifully shot, well acted and expertly paced. (Original Title: L’INVITÉ) Buy The Guest on Vimeo cinesthetique.ca facebook.com/cinesthetique… -
Saint-Laurent
15 May 2013 | 7:41 pmCourt métrage mettant en vedette la principale artère montréalaise, le Boulevard Saint-Laurent. En collaboration avec la Société de Développement du Boulevard Saint-Laurent, ce court métrage réalisé par Jérémy Rubier et produit par Hüsselen Films est un mélange parfait de publicité discrète et art. Saint Laurent démontre l’amusement qui entoure le merveilleux boulevard montréalais tout en content une petite histoire d’une homme qui cherche la belle femme qui a perdu son téléphone, passant par des restaurants, boucheries, cinémas et même tattouages, il termine…
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Nerdonomy: Nerds on Film
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Pixar 2: Now With Adult Themes
13 May 2013 | 11:46 pmSarah, David and Kevin continue on through the magical forest of Pixar lore. Click here if you’re having trouble listening! Related posts: Pixar and Tangents and Rants, Oh My! Say Goodbye to My Large Enemy Like Speed Without the Bus -
Pixar and Tangents and Rants, Oh My!
6 May 2013 | 10:58 pmDavid, Sarah and Kevin discuss the origins of Pixar with a special guest appearance by the California Adventure tangent! Click here if you’re having trouble listening! Related posts: F is for Flub (What up, Sue Grafton?) Like Speed Without the Bus The Precogs Return! -
WTF Is Iron Eagle?
30 Apr 2013 | 12:41 amDo you ever wonder why movies like Armageddon and Deep Impact or Olympus Has Fallen and White House Down are released so closely to each other? This week, Bryan, Sarah and Kevin discuss the phenomena of “Sister Movies.” Click Here if you’re having trouble listening! Related posts: F is for Flub (What up, Sue Grafton?) Pixar and Tangents and Rants, Oh My! To Blave! -
Largeman’s Ark
23 Apr 2013 | 1:03 amThe Nerds discuss one of their favorite films,Zach Braff’s Garden State, and how it relates to them personally. Enjoy! Click Here if you’re having trouble listening! Related posts: F is for Flub (What up, Sue Grafton?) Slow Start… Powerful Finish Beyond The Criticism of The Dinosaurs -
An Awfully Big Adventure
16 Apr 2013 | 12:00 amSarah and Bryan talk about the many adaptations of Peter Pan on-screen, and how they compare to J.M. Barrie’s original story. Enjoy! Click Here if you’re having trouble listening! Related posts: F is for Flub (What up, Sue Grafton?) To Blave! A Tale of Two Kitties: An Academic Discourse
