filmmaking.net Blog Archive
The New New Thing...
By Jonathan Gardner, posted 3 November 2011
What's the NEW new thing in independent film? That's the question the forward looking early adapters in Hollywood ask every day. In a hyper-competitive town, everyone wants to be on the leading edge. As a lawyer, our job is often to try and realize the aspirations of our innovative clients while conforming to federal and state law. It isn't easy.
Creative Minds Cannes Internships
By Benjamin Craig, posted 27 October 2011
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 an organisation which has successfully run this internship program since 2007.
Flixfling Introduces Indiefling Channel for Independent Filmmakers
By Taryn Porrazza, posted 29 September 2011
Streaming movie service FlixFling introduces a new channel on its site dedicated to films submitted by independent filmmakers. The channel, dubbed IndieFling, will showcase these films and make them available for rental or purchase by any FlixFling user.
How To: Filmmaking Techniques, Camera Angles and Basic Shots
By Brian Jalbert Jr., posted 29 September 2011
Brian Jalbert from Iyrus Entertainment TV shows you some Filmmaking Techniques, Camera Angles and Basic Shots.
Montana Film Office to Give Away $20k in 'Pitch the 406' Contest
By Lori Warden, posted 25 September 2011
Winner to get $20,000 in production equipment and services to film movie in Montana.
DIY: How to make inexpensive cheap homemade LIGHT STANDS (PVC)
By Brian Jalbert Jr., posted 21 August 2011
Brian Jalbert Jr. from Iyrus Entertainment TV spills the beans on quick and dirty alternatives to expensive filmmaking gear. In this episode, lighting stands get the DIY treatment.
An Innovative Approach to Royalty-Free Music and Sound FX for Your Project
By Benjamin Craig, posted 8 August 2011
The web is awash with purveyors of low-cost, royalty free music and sound effects libraries, at almost every level of quality. It's therefore hard to cut through the crowd to find quality clips, tunes, and samples which suit your project and aren't going to break the bank in the process.