Screenwriting: How to Get and Work with an Agent
As a screenwriter, there are a few ways to get your script sold and -possibly – made into a movie….
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Competition – make a part of Stephen Gyllenhaal’s next film
Here’s an unusual twist on the “get a filmmaker to make us a commercial for free” fad that seems to…
Filmmaking is Making Widgets
When we compare modern moviemaking to widget production, it oftentimes seems as though we are saying that the end product of…
Ambitious Internet TV start-up looking for indie film content
The Internet is certainly awash with new players in the online TV market and all are seeking content. Many of…
Product placement app launches, promotes ‘scripts first’ policy
A new web app for product placement has launched, with a different take on how product placement deals can be approached. Product Place Me, founded by Rex Riepe, co-founder…
Free Cinematography Tutorials
Freelance cinematographer, Tom Antos, has put together a series of useful video tutorials on a wide range of cinematography topics,…
Book Review: The Guerilla Filmmaker’s Pocketbook
The Guerilla Filmmaker’s series have been a staple of the indie guide bookshelf for over a decade now, and the winning…
Time Warner Cable and IFC Want to Take You to Sundance 2011
Well, kind of. If you’re a US resident and have a short film which is 2-5 minutes long (or want…
Preproduction: How to Make Sure You’re Ready Before You Walk on the Set
In the world of independent filmmaking, it’s easy to assume that more money can make any problem go away. But…
Interview with Legendary Documentary-Maker Ken Burns
Ken Burns is one of America’s leading documentary filmmakers. With career spanning over 30 years, his work includes seminal documentaries “The Civil War” (1990),…