The Cannes Film Festival. The mere mention of this event conjures up images of red carpets, glittering premieres, and of course celebrity parties. Each year, the population of this small French town virtually triples overnight as movie fans, filmmakers, and of course the press, descend on the Riviera for a taste of the world’s most…
Jumping on your first set can be so romancing, especially a feature film set. For 20 or so days, you feel like you’ve discovered your place in life. You learn a brand new language, get into a nice groove, and really build relationships with most of the crew. Then… reality sets back in. The picture…
Named one of MovieMaker Magazines “25 Coolest Film Festivals,” The Big Apple Film Festival, hosted by The Big Apple Film Society, is not just another congregation of independent artists in NYC. When founder and filmmaker, Jonathan Marc Lipp, first launched the event, it was because in his mind, there were not enough festivals with accessibility for…
Launched recently Greenlightmymovie.com has joined a space which has previously been known mainly as a mausoleum of ideas to use the web as a kind of dating service for indie filmmakers and Hollywood execs. While a few stragglers remain in the space, notably Studio Beyond and Trigger Street, the concept has felt tired for several years now….
If you’re a filmmaking looking to get firsthand experience of how the international film industry works, then the Creative Minds Cannes Internship program may be right up your alley. In time-honoured tradition you’ll be thrown in the deep end at the world’s biggest film market (oh, and film festival), but unlike most other filmmakers, you’ll also have the support of…
Boston, with all of its rich history and culture, is the perfect backdrop for filmmakers and film enthusiasts alike, which is why the Boston Film Festival (BFF) has survived and thrived for more than 25 years. Every September, the city becomes a place for artistic, creative lovers of story, and people flock from all over…
The unprecedented power of the Internet is threatening to bring down traditional barriers in the most closed industry in the world – the film industry. The rules could well be changing in the film industry. Highly guarded personal connections and contacts could be fighting a losing battle with the speed and accessibility of vast online…
How to make contacts and get your foot in the door – it’s Easier than you think. Everyone says that it’s not what you know, but who. To a large degree, that’s absolutely true. I don’t care if you want to be a PA, an editor, or the president of Paramount, you have to know the…
